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Selected media coverage featuring D-I Wine and our producers.
Forbes
Japan's Fast-Growing Wine Market Embraces Natural Wine
Akiko Katayama — July 27, 2025
Japan's wine market is rapidly expanding, with a surge in domestic wineries and growing consumer enthusiasm for natural, low-intervention wines, positioning the country as a key global hub for the natural wine movement.
Alice Feiring (Substack)
Domaine Tetta and Coco Farm & Winery
Alice Feiring — May 30, 2025
Discusses the introduction of Japanese natural wine portfolio in the USA, featuring Domaine Tetta and Coco Farm & Winery. Highlights Japanese wine production's unique aspects, including hybrids and organic farming challenges.
InsideHook
The Ideal Summer Wine, According to 24 Experts
Amanda Gabrielle — May 28, 2025
Sommeliers and beverage directors recommend a diverse selection of refreshing wines for summer — ranging from sparkling pet-nats and crisp whites to Mediterranean roses and chilled reds — highlighting their versatility and suitability for warm-weather pairings.
Daily Sun NY
日本のナチュラルワイン熱がジワジワとNYに…「知ればハマル」その魅力とは？
Miyu Nagata — May 17, 2025
The article discusses the growing interest in Japanese natural wine in New York, emphasizing its unique appeal and increasing popularity among wine enthusiasts.
T Magazine (New York Times)
Japanese Wines Are on the Rise — Here's Where to Try Them in the U.S.
Becky Cooper — April 16, 2025
Young Japanese winemakers are gaining international attention for crafting distinctive, low-intervention wines that reflect regional terroir and umami-rich profiles — leading to a surge in U.S. interest and presence on thoughtful wine lists from Manhattan to Vermont.
VinePair
Can Japan Replicate What It Did for Whisky With Wine?
Hannah Staab — March 5, 2025
Japan's emerging wine industry, characterized by meticulous craftsmanship and growing U.S. demand, is following a trajectory similar to that of its renowned whisky, with cult producers gaining international acclaim and commanding premium prices.
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