Utsunomiya's first winery grows Merlot on reclaimed farmland, made alongside log-grown shiitake in a small satoyama-style operation.
Hinoe Winery is a small operation in Niizato, Utsunomiya, run alongside log-grown shiitake mushroom production. It grows Merlot on farmland reclaimed from abandoned fields, aiming for wine that stays close to the area's produce and grapes.
Located in 栃木県宇都宮市新里町丙1195-1
Phone 090-7176-7533
Website https://www.hinoewinery.com/
Visit / tasting details 土日のみ13:00〜16:00。醸造ブース見学は基本不可。