In Nagano, Japan: Shinano (Sinano) Wines
我的长野旅行的下一次访问是在Shinano（也称为Sinano）的葡萄酒中，在那里经营着酒庄的Satofumi Shiohara（上图）接待了我们。
该公司由Satofumi的曾祖父于1916年成立，后者种植了葡萄。在此之前，该地区被称为蚕区，但是由于丝绸工业的萧条，政府试图支持其他行业，而葡萄似乎是一个不错的选择。这个区域Kikyogahara不适合大米，因为这里的水（河流较少）。当时，农民正在寻找可以取代蚕的农作物，葡萄和苹果被认为是有希望的，因为他们不需要太多水。
当时，日本的许多葡萄酒公司正在制作甜美的强化葡萄酒。例如，Dicoku DB是Mercian制作的著名品牌。但是大多数用于制造这些强化葡萄酒的浓缩物是进口的。在1920年代末，由于与中国的战争，很难从国外获得浓缩物，因此对国内种植的葡萄的需求急剧增加。
But because the demand for grapes increased drastically. Grape farmers formed a cooperative in order to sell their grapes directly to big companies, with around 15 farmers taking part. This cooperative sold their grapes to the big companies via an intermediary in Tokyo.
他的祖父去东京，看看他们的葡萄要去哪里。最终，他发现是在购买葡萄的是太阳台（然后被称为4）。因此，他改变了主意：也许直接卖给日晒并获得比通过合作社更高的价格更好。他的祖父与太阳公司进行了谈判，Shiojiri的太阳酿酒厂成立于1936年。因此，越来越多的农民开始在Shiojiri种植葡萄，Concord和Niagara特别受欢迎。
But growing grapes here was not straightforward, because in order to get colour and flavour, yields have to be kept reasonably low. But the farmers were using a high-yielding pergola system. There was a conflict between the farmers and Suntory, and Suntory asked them to sell the grapes at a lower price because of this. At this time, Suntory was the only big company with a winery here. So the farmers thought it might be good for there to be a competitor winery so they could have more strength in their negotiations. Two years later, in 1938, the Mercian winery was built. His grandfather was there when the construction of the building was completed, and the ceremony of throwing down rice cakes took place (this is pictured above). [At that time Mercian was called Daikoku Busoushu.]
这两家公司都在Shiojiri拥有酿酒厂，是竞争对手，并在市场上进行了战斗。对于最终破产的Daikoku Busoushu来说，情况并不顺利。他们以Sanlakocean的名义复活。他们的祖父被他们要求担任酿酒厂的经理，但他拒绝了。他是农民的领导人，如果他要管理工厂，他将与农民反对。他的兄弟被雇用。
一开始，他的祖父从未想过自己会建立自己的酿酒厂。但是，当农民出售葡萄时，有时会留下一些农作物。因此，许多农民要求他开设一个酿酒厂，这可能是这些未售葡萄的家。因此，第一家Shinano工厂建于1940年代后期。它位于Shiojiri市中心。
当前的酿酒厂是由Shiohiro先生的父亲于1957年建造的。现在他们每年生产30万瓶。他于1976年进入该公司。然后，他们每年只生产300瓶葡萄酒：他们还出售其他产品，例如番茄泥和浓缩葡萄汁。当日本政府更改法律时，他们开始将更多地关注葡萄酒，因此进口外国产品变得更加容易。这使得Shinano很难与他们的非葡萄酒产品竞争。
THE WINES
Shinano Wine Super Deluxe Ryugan 2019 Nagano, Japan
Pergola, stainless steel. Dry and fruity with a slight stony edge to the subtle pear and green apple fruit. Has some juiciness and a subtle jelly-like edge. Nice clean fruit here, with good balance and purity. 87/100
Shinano Wine Chardonnay Kikyogahara 2016 Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan
VSP训练的藤蔓。枪管发酵，新橡木50％。独特的烤面包，面包桶发酵味，带有奶油。对于那些喜欢橡木品味的人来说，非常吸引人。用干净的水果制作精良，但是这里的坚果，面包，糕点般的角色在这里占主导地位。86/100
Shinano葡萄酒交响乐马斯喀特保释ey A Rosé 2014 Nagano, Japan
多汁，明亮而干燥，带有吸引人的草莓和蔓越莓味，以及一丝果冻。具有良好的酸度和新鲜的石质边缘。漂亮的新鲜风格，制作精良。87/100
Shinano Wine Symphony Black Queen 2017 Nagano
Supple and very drinkable with a green herby edge to the juicy, soft cherry and raspberry fruit. There’s a sweet jellyish edge to the fruit. It has a slight rusticity to it with some green herb characters getting in the way of the fruit and a touch of apple on the finish. 83/100
Shinano葡萄酒交响乐马斯喀特保释ey A 2018 Nagano
A low acid style with some softness to the sweet cherry and berry fruit. This is easy-drinking with nice fruit and subtle herbal hints on the finish. Very appealing in a light, juicy style. 86/100
Shinano Wine Kikyougahara Merlot 2015 Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan
This has an appealing gravelly, chalky, cedary edge to the soft berry fruits. It shows a little development with some vanilla/wood sweetness on the palate adding to its easy appeal. Finishes gently spicy. 87/100
Shinano Wine Tarujyuku Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Shiojiri，Nagano，日本
这是一个绿色的边缘，并带有一些Appley氧化笔记。味蕾具有一些吸引人的黑色和黑莓水果。水果很有吸引力，但是轻微的氧化笔记有点令人反感。84/100
Shinano Wine Kanon Concord 2019 Nagano，日本
没有添加的硫酸盐。甜美，充满活力，柔软的浆果水果具有果冻的边缘。在饰面上显示出支撑酸度和一点单宁握把。风格非常多汁和劳伦卡，非常吸引人。独特，有趣且可饮用，具有坚固的酸度。85/100
Shinano Wine Aka No KIseki Concord 2017 Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan
红色/棕色。高酸（16.3 g/l）在这里平衡了甜度。葡萄干，樱桃和香料的香气丰富而令人垂涎，并带有支撑酸度。真的很齐P，这以柑橘皮的复杂性和果冻的触感结束。集中精力。真的很独特。89/100
Shinano Wine Hyouka no Mai Niagara 2018 Shiojiri，Nagano，日本
Sweet, appealing and with a jellyish edge to the pineapple and citrus fruit. There’s a touch of apricot, too. Nicely concentrated and well balanced, with rich texture. Has a hint of smokiness. Very appealing. 89/100
Shinano Wine Fine Niagara Brandy 2003 Shiojiri, Nagano, Japan
这很有吸引力，并且圆形，柔软的味觉很好，表现出一些香草和坚果特色以及一些柔软的水果。柔和而吸引人的个性很平易近人。8/10
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