Wine-making arm of Japanese drinks business behemoth Asahi. Located near Yamanashi-shi Station, it has a big car park but you have to search around for the tasting room hidden at the back up a flight of stairs. Good tasting selection with Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon as well as Koshu and Bailey A, but not really positioned as a destination winery.

Opening hours: 09:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday (Closed Weekends and National Holidays, as well as year-end/New Year)

Tastings: Yes (some charged)

Website: www.asahibeer.co.jp/enjoy/wine/ste-neige (Japanese only)

Tel: +81 (0)553 22 1511