GRAPES: 47% Steuben, 25% Delaware, 19% Niagara, and 9% Rosario Bianco
SKIN CONTACT: 13 days
REGION: YAMAGATA, JAPAN
Producer Information: Winemaker Kazuomi Fujimaki moved to Yamagata Prefecture from his home in Tokyo in 2015. After spending time in the military, opening several successful Italian restaurants in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, and becoming a highly respected sommelier and advocate for natural wine, it was time to take the next step. Transitioning to winemaking at fifty is a quite the feat, but his passion compelled him to try.
Vinification:It is recommended to drink as soon as possible from the day of uncorking, when you can feel the juiciness of the fruit. Delaware and Steuben brewed in various brewing methods and blended in summer 2022 (10% of the ingredients are fermented in bunches). The aging period is about 10 months, of which about half in amphora and half in stainless steel tanks. Spontaneously fermented with wild yeast. No clarification, no filtration, no other additives such as antioxidants.
Tasting notes: medium bodied, fresh citrus, ripe apricot, and subtle honey
Pairing: curried pork katsu
Mix and match 3, 6 or 12 bottles!
