Fujisawa Farm
藤澤農園
Yoichi's finest Kerner grower — the source behind 10R Winery's legendary KWtN late-harvest bottlings
Fujisawa Farm is a grape-growing estate in Yoichi, Hokkaido, renowned for its Kerner vineyards. A long-standing partner of 10R Winery, the farm supplies grapes for the KWtN ('Kamihoro Wine to Nakama-tachi') label, including the celebrated late-harvest cuvée 'Mateba Kanro' (待てば甘露). The farm's Kerner vines, planted on well-drained soils near the Sea of Japan, benefit from Yoichi's cool coastal climate and wide diurnal temperature swings, producing grapes with intense aromatics and vibrant natural acidity.
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Who Is This For?
Wine lovers who seek authentic Japanese natural wine from a trusted artisan grower with a deep connection to Hokkaido's terroir
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Fujisawa Farm located?
- Fujisawa Farm is located in Yoichi, Hokkaido — Japan's most celebrated wine grape region, sitting at 43°N latitude on the northwest coast of Hokkaido near the Sea of Japan.
- Which winery uses Fujisawa Farm's grapes?
- 10R Winery (Kamihoro Wine), founded by Bruce and Ryoko Gutlove in Iwamizawa, Sorachi, buys Kerner grapes from Fujisawa Farm for the KWtN ('Kamihoro Wine to Nakama-tachi') label.
- What grape variety does Fujisawa Farm specialize in?
- Fujisawa Farm specializes in Kerner, a German crossing of Trollinger × Riesling that thrives in Yoichi's cool coastal climate, producing highly aromatic wines with crisp acidity.
- What is 'Mateba Kanro' (待てば甘露)?
- 'Mateba Kanro' means 'if you wait, sweetness will come' — a late-harvest NV Kerner wine blended from multiple vintages, made by 10R Winery with Fujisawa Farm grapes. Rich, concentrated, and gently sweet.
- Is Fujisawa Farm a winery?
- No. Fujisawa Farm is a grape-growing estate (grower). The fruit is vinified by 10R Winery, which acts as the winemaking partner and releases the wine under the KWtN label.