"Pinot Noir Paradise: Hirotsu Vineyard Faces New Climate Challenges"

Hirotsu Vineyard in Yoichi, Japan, faces new challenges from climate change as warming temperatures alter the landscape for cultivating Pinot noir grapes, crucial for their esteemed wines.

• Hirotsu Vineyard, located in Yoichi, Hokkaido, Japan, specializes in cultivating Pinot noir and other grape varieties, producing wines for the Grande Polaire brand.
• The region has gained recognition among Pinot noir connoisseurs, with climate change playing a pivotal role in the warmer temperatures that benefit local viticulture.
• As the winery adapts to shifting climatic conditions, the Hirotsu family is exploring innovative grape growing techniques to maintain the quality of their Pinot noir wines.