[Hotel La Vigne Hakuba] Attached Restaurant 'LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO' Wins Gold at Global Wine Awards for Two Consecutive Years
LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO, located in Hotel La Vigne Hakuba, has been awarded Gold in two categories—'Best Japanese Wine List' and 'Sustainability Prize'—at the Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2026. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year the restaurant has received a Gold award at this global competition.
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Restaurant | Wine cellar with over 1,000 Japanese wines
Hotel La Vigne Hakuba by Onko Chishin (Location: Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture; Manager: Asahi Hayashi), operated by Onko Chishin Co., Ltd., a producer of destination hotels, is pleased to announce that its restaurant 'LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO' was awarded the highest rating of Gold in two categories, the 'Best Japanese Wine List' and the 'Sustainability Prize,' at the international wine awards 'Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2026' held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. In addition, it won Silver in the 'Best Short List' category. Following its Gold award in the 'Best Newcomer List' at the inaugural event in 2025, this marks the second consecutive year of Gold award wins.
■ About Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2026
'Star Wine List of the Year' is an international award often referred to as the 'Michelin Guide for wine lists.' The second Japanese ceremony was held at Tokyo Big Sight, the venue for the wine and spirits exhibition 'ProWine Tokyo 2026,' on April 15, 2026. This year, the judging was handled by four experts with world-class sommelier titles, including Toru Takamatsu, who in 2019 became the youngest Master Sommelier in Japan.
As a result of the judging, the restaurant was able to win Gold in two categories this year—'Best Japanese Wine List' and the 'Sustainability Prize'—following last year's Gold win in the 'Best Newcomer List.' This outcome recognizes the continuous efforts since the hotel's opening. Gold award winners in international categories are eligible to participate in the 'Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026' to be held in Terra Scania, Southern Sweden, in the summer of 2026.
■ Award Categories for the Restaurant
【Gold Award】
・Best Japanese Wine List Gold: Recognizing the best wine list in Japan featuring Japanese wines.
・Sustainability Prize Gold: Evaluating the sustainable environmental and social efforts of the wine list and the entire establishment.
【Silver Award】
・Best Short List Silver: Recognizing outstanding wine lists with fewer than 200 labels.
■ Judge Comments
【Best Japanese Wine List Gold】
Comment by Judge: Toru Takamatsu (Master Sommelier)
“An incredible selection of Japanese wines boasting vintage depth and diversity of style. This is a list that represents the very high quality of Japan’s wines, with modest pricing.”
【Sustainability Prize Gold】
Comment by Judge: Mikk Parre (Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa & Middle East)
“An establishment where sustainability genuinely shapes the entire experience, from locally focused cuisine to a carefully curated beverage program with a strong emphasis on ...”
Hotel La Vigne Hakuba by Onko Chishin (Location: Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture; Manager: Asahi Hayashi), operated by Onko Chishin Co., Ltd., a producer of destination hotels, is pleased to announce that its restaurant 'LA VIGNE DINING FÛDO' was awarded the highest rating of Gold in two categories, the 'Best Japanese Wine List' and the 'Sustainability Prize,' at the international wine awards 'Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2026' held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. In addition, it won Silver in the 'Best Short List' category. Following its Gold award in the 'Best Newcomer List' at the inaugural event in 2025, this marks the second consecutive year of Gold award wins.
■ About Star Wine List of the Year Japan 2026
'Star Wine List of the Year' is an international award often referred to as the 'Michelin Guide for wine lists.' The second Japanese ceremony was held at Tokyo Big Sight, the venue for the wine and spirits exhibition 'ProWine Tokyo 2026,' on April 15, 2026. This year, the judging was handled by four experts with world-class sommelier titles, including Toru Takamatsu, who in 2019 became the youngest Master Sommelier in Japan.
As a result of the judging, the restaurant was able to win Gold in two categories this year—'Best Japanese Wine List' and the 'Sustainability Prize'—following last year's Gold win in the 'Best Newcomer List.' This outcome recognizes the continuous efforts since the hotel's opening. Gold award winners in international categories are eligible to participate in the 'Star Wine List of the Year Global Final 2026' to be held in Terra Scania, Southern Sweden, in the summer of 2026.
■ Award Categories for the Restaurant
【Gold Award】
・Best Japanese Wine List Gold: Recognizing the best wine list in Japan featuring Japanese wines.
・Sustainability Prize Gold: Evaluating the sustainable environmental and social efforts of the wine list and the entire establishment.
【Silver Award】
・Best Short List Silver: Recognizing outstanding wine lists with fewer than 200 labels.
■ Judge Comments
【Best Japanese Wine List Gold】
Comment by Judge: Toru Takamatsu (Master Sommelier)
“An incredible selection of Japanese wines boasting vintage depth and diversity of style. This is a list that represents the very high quality of Japan’s wines, with modest pricing.”
【Sustainability Prize Gold】
Comment by Judge: Mikk Parre (Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa & Middle East)
“An establishment where sustainability genuinely shapes the entire experience, from locally focused cuisine to a carefully curated beverage program with a strong emphasis on ...”