Original Wine Co-Produced by Felissimo 'Ship Club', Recreating the Historic 'Kitamaebune', and the Sailing Ship 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie' to be Sold at 'Moji Minato Festival 2026'

Felissimo 'Ship Club™', one of the new club activities developed by Felissimo, in collaboration with the specified non-profit organization ZERI Japan, will offer (for a fee) an original wine at an event during the 'Moji Minato Festival 2026' organized by the Moji Minato Festival Sponsorship Association. The wine is a modern recreation of the sake transported along the shipping route of the 'Kitamaebune (*1)', which gained popularity as a downbound cargo from the Kamigata region. It will be served as wine by the glass (\500 per glass, for ages 20 and over) aboard the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie' docked at the 'Moji Minato Festival' venue, on Sunday, May 24th, from '18:00 to 20:00 (evening public viewing)'. (A portion of the sales from this wine will be utilized for the preservation and operation of the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie'.) Brewed by 'f winery', an urban winery operated by Felissimo, using grapes grown in Kobe, this is the 'Sailing Ship "Miraie" x Felissimo "Ship Club" Collaboration Original Wine f winery 137 ', featuring an eye-catching etiquette (label) depicting the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie'. By transporting it on the sailing ship 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie', this wine allows you to taste the historical romance that recreates the sake brought down by the 'Kitamaebune'. (*1) A shipping route established in the Edo period, connecting the Kamigata region and ports along the Sea of Japan coast via the western route. The active ships were called 'Kitamaebune', and they traded their cargo at each port of call. Goods from the Sea of Japan coast were transported to Kamigata, and sake from Kamigata, as well as salt, cotton, and used clothing, were transported to ports along the Sea of Japan coast, fostering a thriving trade. Japanese sake and shochu were transported and gained great popularity. - The wine will be loaded at the Port of Kobe, with a scheduled departure on May 20th. It will head from Kobe to the Port of Moji through the Seto Inland Sea, a section of the western shipping route. ◆ Schedule for 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie' at 'Moji Minato Festival 2026' Specified Non-Profit Organization ZERI Japan Press Release >> https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000154305.html ◆ Moji Minato Festival / Dates: May 23 (Sat) - 24 (Sun) Website >> https://mojiminato.jp/2026/ [NEW] Sailing Ship 'Miraie' x Felissimo 'Ship Club' Collaboration Original Wine f winery 137 This is an image of the bottle. At the 'Moji Minato Festival' venue, it will be sold only as wine by the glass, and bottle sales will not be conducted. ◆ Kobe-produced f winery 137, where you can feel a refreshing sea breeze within its depth Brewed at f winery, located right in front of the Port of Kobe, using Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon produced in Kobe. The golden ratio of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon from Kobe City, balancing a 'royal structure' with a 'glamorous drinking experience', is a so-called Bordeaux blend. These two varieties are from old vines over 30 years old. Even in Japan, these can be said to be in the realm of extremely rare 'old vines'. During the harsh environment of the severe heat in the summer of 2024, it was precisely because they are old vines rooted deep in the ground that they could maintain their vitality and preserve an appropriate degree of ripeness. Grown in a warm climate, the Merlot gently wraps the powerful tannins of the Cabernet, adding a silk-like 'fleshiness' and 'glamour'. With the concentrated aroma of cassis and blackberry, the refreshing herbs derived from grass cultivation, the mellow fruitiness of Merlot, and the dignified acidity and tannins of Cabernet in a 6:4 ratio, it features a deep lingering finish that young trees cannot produce, making you feel a sensuality amidst its power. It pairs well with meat dishes such as lean meat steak, yakiniku, and roast beef. Thinly sliced lean Kobe beef steak and teppanyaki are highly recommended. Also beef stew and red wine stews. For Japanese cuisine, roasted root vegetables and grilled shiitake mushrooms. For snacks, hard cheeses like Mimolette and Comté, and bitter chocolate with plenty of cacao. ◆ Sailing Ship 'BLUE OCEAN Miraie' 'Miraie' is an active sailing ship alongside Japan's representative training ships 'Nippon Maru' and 'Kaiwo Maru', and is the only sailing ship in our country that civilians can board and operate. By engaging in sail training and marine environment learning, and through experiential activities to interact more closely with the sea, they are conducting activities that lead to behavioral changes by considering environmental issues as global citizens. The owning organization, Specified Non-Profit Organization ZERI Japan, carries out the preservation and operation of the active sailing ship 'Miraie' existing in the country. - Official Site >> https://www.zeri.jp/miraie/ ◆ Felissimo 'Ship Club™' (From July 2025) Under the concept 'Ships and the sea connect you with the world', the club was founded on July 21, 2025 (Marine Day) with the aim of popularizing maritime and marine culture. To enjoy the diverse appeal of ships, ships and the sea