A small husband-and-wife operation making just over 20,000 bottles a year and one of the few places in the Koshu Valley you can find Pinot Noir. They also make several Koshus, a Bailey A made by carbonic maceration, a Merlot and an interesting Merlot/Kai Noir blend.

Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 except Tuesdays (some irregular holidays - call ahead to make sure)

Tastings: Yes, generally one white, one red (free)

Website: www5e.biglobe.ne.jp/~soleilwn (Japanese only)

Tel: +81 (0)553 22 2236