As The Grape Grows

Quality wine making is really a very simple pursuit, since it hinges completely and totally on one central idea… finding perfectly ripe grapes and handling them gently.
If we can get wonderfully ripe grapes, wine making then becomes a simple matter of stewardship: protecting the quality born in the vineyard. Luckily, we have the vineyards of "COCOROMI GAKUEN", just above our winery. The soil is rocky and shallow, allowing for good drainage. Combining these
favorable factors, and adding students committed to quality grape growing, you may craft a product of distinction. The focus is quality, not profit.
Many people ask me if it is possible to make great wine in Japan. My answer is always the same: "Yes, it is possible". We have just begun to really explore Japan's potential for high-quality wine production. Even at this early stage, though, I do believe that there are reasonable quantities of excellent wine available, wine that can proudly be compared to those from other winegrowing countries. I hope you can count COCO's wines among this group.

See You At The Winery

We cordially invite you to come visit our winery in Ashikaga.
Our Guest room is open all year round, except for five days during the winter and another five days during the summer holidays. In-depth winery tours are available every Saturday and Sunday, though we advise that you make a reservation as space is limited. Our staff is waiting to welcome you, and to show you our vineyards, tank room, and wine cellars. You will also be able to view the process of sparkling wine production in our specially-built caves. Here we blend two distinct traditions-Japanese grape-growing and the French-inspired methode champenoise production techniques-to produce our Novo wines.
Lunch is also available on the weekends, served in our kitchen gallery. (For Details & Reservations, Please Call: 0284-42-1194).