The Houli mountainous area in Taichung is considered an ideal environment for growing wine grapes due to the gravelly highlands formed by the Dajia River’s alluvial deposits, combined with ample sunlight and excellent drainage. On this land, Songhe Estate Winery focuses on Black Queen and Golden Muscat grapes, collaborating with neighboring grape farmers who use non-toxic and eco-friendly farming practices to establish a stable, high-quality fruit supply system and gradually form a unique local wine industry.
Introduction
Walking into the estate, which is constructed of wood and red bricks, one is greeted by the lush greenery beneath the trellises, reflecting the deep rural atmosphere of the Houli area. The interior features an open wine-tasting space presented in an American country style, allowing visitors to savor wine at a relaxed pace. The winemaking team at Songhe holds high respect for every bottle. Their most representative wine, “C.B.C. White Wine,” made from Golden Muscat grapes through low-temperature fermentation, won a silver medal at the 2025 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC). The estate also offers a complete tour route, allowing visitors to explore the professional winemaking plant, storage area, and grape trellises to understand the origin of the charming aromas in their glass.
In addition to tastings and tours, Songhe Estate Winery has designed fun agrifood experiences. Visitors can participate in winemaking processes such as de-stemming, pressing, bottling, and labeling, experiencing the transformation of fresh grapes into wine. Through these hands-on operations, learning becomes a tangible sensation of weight and temperature in the palm of one’s hand.
Features of Agricultural Tourism
Fruits
The estate also offers DIY crafts using recycled wine bottles, such as making bottle lamps or cups, turning waste glass into practical and memorable household items that demonstrate an eco-friendly spirit. The most popular activity is creating a “personalized wine label,” where memories of the journey are pasted onto the bottle to create a unique souvenir. Songhe Estate Winery is more than just a winery; it is a base connecting rural landscapes, local culture, and winemaking craftsmanship. Every sip is a taste of the terroir, time, and the land itself.
Information
TEL
+886-4-25588828
Address
No. 450, Meishan Rd., Houli Dist., Taichung City 421006, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
