April 25, 2026 (Saturday).
Purchased a white wine cake (1,745 yen including tax) at the souvenir shop at Seibu Chichibu Station.
Shelf life is over 4 months.
On September 7th, the long-awaited opening ceremony!
As usual, a comparison of eating it hot and cold.
It has a fine texture, and when cold, it's very moist and rich, like a chilled soufflé cheesecake. When warmed, it becomes fluffy, melts in your mouth with a juicy texture, and the soufflé-like quality increases.
It has a gentle sweetness, with the alcohol stronger towards the bottom and sweeter near the baked surface. The alcohol taste is milder than brandy cake, making it easy to eat. It's not too soaked or juicy, allowing you to enjoy the moist and smooth texture of the cake.
The flavor lingers in your mouth only for a short time, and after swallowing, it leaves a warm, lingering alcoholic aftertaste in your throat before quickly fading away—a clean and refreshing finish.
I'm satisfied with both the quality and the portion size. It's reasonably priced, keeps well, and would make a great souvenir. I'd even recommend it as a treat for myself.
I made a great purchase. Thanks to my past self from 4 months ago! (lol)
Thanks for the delicious meal today! ^↫^ψ
The factory tour was very easy to understand, and the staff carefully explained the process, allowing me to learn a lot about the behind-the-scenes aspects of winemaking. Seeing the actual equipment up close was a valuable experience, and I was excited the whole time. What was even better was the tasting service, where I could sample several types and find my favorite. They were all easy to drink, and I could really feel the high quality. This experience was so satisfying that I'm now thinking about buying their wines regularly.
I made a reservation and was able to tour the factory on a Sunday in mid-October.
Although this year's harvest was over, I was glad I visited because I was able to hear about the owner's various initiatives, his commitment to the blessings of this Chichibu Yoshida region, and his current exports, which allowed me to learn more about the depth of wine.
After the tour, you can also sample wines at the nearby shop. There were so many wines that I couldn't sample them all, but I purchased two bottles: a white wine infused with Mizunara oak chips and another aged in whiskey barrels.
The aroma of the barrel, the sweet scent of Mizunara oak, and the blessings of nature from this region create a unique and delicious taste. 🍷😋
This is a wine shop where a sommelier will carefully explain each wine.
You can sample 13 different wines, learning about the ingredients used and how the taste changes depending on the manufacturing process, even with the same ingredients.
If you like sweet, tannic, or fruity wines, you should definitely visit.
Prices start from 2000 yen.
The president happened to be there and we were able to hear about the winery. Thank you very much!
This facility offers vineyard tours (reservations required), but does not currently sell wine.
You can sample and purchase wine at Kama no Ue Farm Village, located nearby!
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