written by Robert
St. Cousair Winery is a well-known local producer of fine wines, jams and sauces. Based in the present day town of Iizuna in northern Nagano Prefecture, St. Cousair also operates a network of shops that can currently be found in 27 prefectures nationwide. Their Karuizawa store is duty free and presents the customer with plentiful opportunities to taste test the varieties of wines, jams and other products available. Wines are produced entirely from domestically grown grapes, mainly from Nagano and Hokkaido. Grape varieties raised by St. Cousair in their orchards include Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. All products can be properly wrapped for safe stowing in your checked luggage for your return trip.
St. Cousair Winery Karuizawa Store, 1178-232 Karuizawa Shopping Plaza New West, Karuizawa, Nagano Pref. (長野県北佐久郡軽井沢町軽井沢1178-232 軽井沢ショッピングプラザニューウェスト内) Hours 10:00-19:00 (365 days/year) Tel# (0267) 42-0074