Japanese consumers don’t have to hear about the increasing popularity of the Shine Muscat through the grapevine, but can see it in the clusters of yellow-green grapes packing produce sections.

A grape variety called Shine Muscat is helping to change perceptions that farming isn’t lucrative, say officials in Yamanashi Prefecture. That may explain a surge in new mostly young farmers to ...

Another great match would be oaky white wines made from the local Xynisteri or Promara grapes. The wonderfully sweet and aromatic and fruity Muscat of the island will complete this wonderful lunch.