Enjoy 'Japanese Wine' Casually. NY-Born 'THE CITY BAKERY' Launches Orange Wine Brewed from Their Own Vineyard Grapes at 'Kyoto Winery Shijo Kawaramachi Brewery'!

THE CITY BAKERY begins offering its first Japanese wine (orange wine) made from grapes from its own vineyard.
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FZ farm Furusato Vineyard

< Own Vineyard >

Fonse Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Karuizawa-machi, Kitasaku-gun, Nagano Prefecture; Representatives: Masaru Koyama / Takuya Yoshii), which operates THE CITY BAKERY, inherited a vineyard with a 50-year history in May 2025. Last autumn, we harvested four varieties of grapes for the first time. Vineyard name: "FZ farm Furusato Vineyard."

*Japanese wine is wine brewed using grapes grown in Japan.

< Winemaker >

The first vintage, made from "Chardonnay" harvested at our own vineyard "FZ farm Furusato Vineyard," was brewed by the urban winery "Kyoto Winery Shijo Kawaramachi Brewery."

FZ farm Furusato Vineyard
Chardonnay
First Vintage

< First Vintage >

Japanese wine, "Chardonnay Furusato Vineyard 2025." To maximize the potential of the grapes, it was fermented with the skins and seeds, resulting in an orange wine with delicate tannins, bitterness, and notes reminiscent of kumquat.

Freshly poured "Japanese Wine" directly from the brewery tank.
First Vintage / Japanese Wine "Chardonnay Furusato Vineyard 2025"

"Chardonnay Furusato Vineyard 2025"

・Origin: Nagano Prefecture

・Variety: Chardonnay 100%

・Brewery: Kyoto Prefecture / Kyoto Winery Shijo Kawaramachi Brewery

・Alcohol Content: 10.0%

・Non-filtered / No added preservatives

Enjoy 'Japanese Wine' Casually. At THE CITY BAKERY Restaurants!

Enjoy freshly poured "Japanese wine" directly from the brewery tank. Please enjoy it with our chef's exquisite dishes.

<Osaka> THE CITY BAKERY BRASSERIE RUBIN Grand Front Osaka

This restaurant, which opened in 2013 with the landing of THE CITY BAKERY in Japan, is based on the concept of "Bread, Meat, and Wine" enjoyed in a modern space. You can enjoy carefully selected ingredients, including premium beef dishes and side dishes, along with sommelier-selected wines.

A restaurant with an attached bakery, offering panoramic views of Umeda's nightscape during dinner time.
First Vintage / Japanese Wine "Chardonnay Furusato Vineyard 2025"

< Recommended Menu >

Mushroom Parmigiano (¥968 incl. tax)
Inunaki Pork Bone-in Loin Grill (¥3,960 incl. tax)
Shrimp, Lotus Root, and Chimichurri Sauce Ajillo (¥1,397 incl. tax)

SHOP INFORMATION

・Address: 7F Grand Front Osaka South Building, 4-20 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

・Phone: 06-6359-2266

・Hours: 11:00-23:00 (L.O. 22:00) *Dinner time from 16:30
・instagram: brasserierubin.umeda


<Fukuoka> THE CITY BAKERY BAR & GRILL Canal City Hakata

This new concept, launched in July 2025, features teppan grill dishes using Kyushu's abundant ingredients. Cooking at high temperatures locks in the umami, bringing out the original flavors of the ingredients. Enjoy a variety of dishes using fresh Kyushu seafood, meat, and vegetables, perfect for anything from a quick drink to a full meal, and savor Hakata's nights.

Enjoy a relaxing meal while gazing at the sparkling canal illuminated at night.
First Vintage / Japanese Wine "Chardonnay Furusato Vineyard 2025"

< Recommended Menu >

Grilled Pork Tongue and Aromatic Vegetable Salad with Red Ginger Sauce (¥1,540 incl. tax)
Crispy Grilled Hakata Jidori Chicken with Kyushu Soy Sauce Balsamic (¥2,640 incl. tax)
Seafood Ragout Spring Rolls (¥803 incl. tax)

SHOP INFORMATION

・Address: KUOHKA, B1F Canal City Hakata Grand Building, 1-2-82 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka

・Phone: 092-402-8222

・Hours: 17:00-22:30 (Food L.O. 22:00)

・instagram: citybakery_tenjin

● THE CITY BAKERY Restaurants' "Homemade Bread"

THE CITY BAKERY has 10 restaurants nationwide. Bakers in each region are constantly pursuing not only the deliciousness of the bread itself but also "bread that pairs well with dishes." Craftsmen with proven skills select flour, adjust the yeast and water mixture according to the day's temperature and humidity, and bake it with care.


● ABOUT FZ farm Furusato Vineyard

FZ farm Furusato Vineyard

・Area: 2.8ha

・Opening: May 2025

・Address: 53 Tomitake, Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture

・Official Instagram: fzfarm_furusatovineyard

● ABOUT Natural wine taproom-Kyoto

Kyoto Winery Shijo Kawaramachi Brewery

・Address: B1F Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8], 2-chome, Teramachi, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City
・Hours: 10:00-22:00

・Official HP: chaos-chaos.com

・Official Instagram: kwskj2023

● ABOUT THE CITY BAKERY

THE CITY BAKERY

・Official HP: thecitybakery.jp

・Official Instagram: citybakeryjapan

FAQ

When did "FZ farm Furusato Vineyard" start cultivating grapes?

The vineyard, with a 50-year history, was inherited in May 2025, and the first harvest took place last autumn.

What is the grape variety of the wine brewed this time?

It is 100% Chardonnay.

What kind of wine is "Chardonnay Furusato Vineyard 2025"?

It is an orange wine fermented with skins and seeds, offering delicate tannins, bitterness, and kumquat-like nuances. It is brewed without added preservatives and is unfiltered.

Where can this wine be enjoyed?

It is available at THE CITY BAKERY restaurants (Osaka: BRASSERIE RUBIN, Fukuoka: BAR & GRILL).

What is "Japanese Wine"?

It refers to wine brewed using grapes grown in Japan.