Spreading the appeal of fruit! Introducing Fukushima Ouse Winery, which works hand in hand with local farmers [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

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Fukushima Ouse Winery in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture , is a winery whose mission is to promote agriculture in Fukushima Prefecture and to develop new delicious wines. This time, we will introduce Fukushima Ouse Winery and review our impressions of their popular cider.

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What is Fukushima Ouse Winery in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture?

Oise Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture is a mountain village area where you can feel close to nature

Fukushima Ouse Winery sits as if embraced by the mountains of Ouse . In front of the modern building is a spacious lawn area where markets and music events are sometimes held.

Fukushima Ouse Winery opened in 2015. It was founded as a model business that brought together fruit producers, local governments, and businesses to build a sixth-sector industrialization initiative, with the aim of promoting the recovery of agriculture, which had been damaged by the Great East Japan Earthquake. In the spring of 2019, the wine " Vin de Ollage ," made with grapes grown in Koriyama City, was shipped for the first time.

Ollage is named after the local word "orage," which means "one's home."

Aiming to build a business model that encompasses the local community, Fukushima Ouse Winery's business activities go beyond brewing

• Collaboration with cooperating farmers
• Product planning, brewing, and sales
• Winery shop management
• Wine tasting and cafe menu available
• Brewery tours available (fees apply)

The keywords "fruit" and "alcohol" create a warm atmosphere that creates various connections and possibilities. If you are visiting Koriyama City, be sure to stop by a winery

Fukushima Ouse Winery <Information>

• Name: Fukushima Ouse Winery
• Address: 2, Tadano, Goshi, Ouse-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Shop hours: Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-16:00, Tuesdays to Fridays 11:00-16:00
• Shop closed: Mondays (except public holidays)
• Phone number: 0120-320307 (10:00-17:00)
• Website: https://ousewinery.jp/

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Lots of fruit! Fukushima Ouse Winery's lineup

Fukushima Ouse Winery sells a variety of delicious products made in collaboration with fruit farmers in the prefecture

The main product categories are as follows:

• red wine
• White wine
• rosé wine
• Sparkling/Cider
• Liqueur/Brandy
• juice

Each has its own brand, based on its place of origin or variety

For example, there is a unique limited edition bottle of red wine made using grapes grown only by a single contracted farmer. This bottle shows the love for the fruit used as the raw material and the respect for the contracted farmer who grew it

Not only wine, but sparkling wine and cider are also popular. Because it is a winery, it does not focus on grapes, but rather focuses on fruits that Fukushima is focusing on cultivating, such as peaches and apples, which is a unique product

Please check out our online shop for the current lineup

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[Review] I tried Fukushima Ouse Winery's "Apple Cider"

I bought Fukushima MEGRI CIDRE 2023 made by Fukushima Ouse Winery

Cider is a sparkling wine made from apples. It has a long history in Europe, Australia, Canada, and other places, and is said to be as popular as grape wine. Many people find cider to be "easy to drink" because it has a mild flavor and a low alcohol content

The apples used in "Fukushima MEGRI CIDRE 2023" are Yamato Orchard . This is a precious bottle made with an abundance of 14 varieties of apples, each hand-picked. The label design conveys the image of fruit circulating and connecting.

When you open the bottle and pour, it creates a light, fizzing foam. Fine bubbles form and pop. It has a freshness that is just like that of fresh fruit

The color is a light cream and it has a transparent feel. The carbonation is mild and mellow, so it may be easy to drink even for those who don't like the tingling sensation of carbonated drinks

The "Fukushima Meguri Cidre 2023" I purchased this time is a dry cider. Its taste is characterized by a refreshing acidity. It has a clean mouthfeel and a refreshing finish. It has a clear flavor that doesn't overpower the taste of food. It has no astringency, so it feels less strong than white wine

Cider pairs perfectly with pork, so be sure to try it. It brings out the flavor of the meat and helps to wash away the fat

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Check out the products from Fukushima Ouse Winery!

This time we introduced Fukushima Ouse Winery

This winery was established to promote local agriculture, and is committed to creating delicious sake based on its relationships with many cooperating farmers. Check out their lineup, which makes generous use of Fukushima fruits. Perfect for a special occasion or as a gift, be sure to try it

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