Enzan Wine
塩山洋酒醸造株式会社
Family winery since 1957, 100% Japanese grape varieties
Founded in 1957 as a cooperative of local fruit growers in the Enzan district of what is now Koshu City, Yamanashi, Enzan Wine (Enzan Yoshu Jozo) has grown into a family-run winery now led by its third generation. The winery works exclusively with Japanese grape varieties, cultivating no European vinifera, and crafts roughly twenty different wines each year — including six traditional one-sho (1.8L) bottlings unique to Yamanashi — using grapes sourced entirely from its own vineyards and contracted local growers. Its Koshu wines have repeatedly won awards at the Japan Wine Competition, and the winery is also known for reviving rare heirloom varieties such as Taisho Roman Berry Alicant.
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Who Is This For?
For wine lovers who want to explore lesser-known Japanese grape varieties and support a small, multi-generation family winery producing 100% Yamanashi-grown wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties does Enzan Wine use?
- Exclusively Japanese varieties — primarily Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, along with rarer local grapes such as Berry Alicant. The winery cultivates and vinifies no European (vinifera) varieties.
- Where do Enzan Wine's grapes come from?
- 100% of the grapes are grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, sourced from the winery's own vineyards and from contracted local growers.
- When was Enzan Wine founded?
- The winery traces back to 1957, when local fruit growers in the Enzan district organized a cooperative that became Enzan Yoshu Jozo Co., Ltd. in 1959.
- Has Enzan Wine won any awards?
- Yes, its Koshu wines have repeatedly won prizes at the Japan Wine Competition.
- Can visitors tour the winery?
- Yes, Enzan Wine offers a small tasting room with free tastings, though visitors are advised to call ahead as opening hours are limited.