We will taste wine and beer from Japan

Join us this Friday Anytime Between 4 & 7 For A Taste of Japan

The Details on Fukuihara Clairet: 

A blend of white and red grapes.

230 Cases produced in 2023

Alcohol percentage: 11%

Made from grapes harvested in Fukuihara, Takayama Village. (Central Japan)

Grapes: Chardonnay, Muscat Bailey, Pinot Gris, Zweigeltrebe, Pinot Noir

The Chardonnay and Pinot Gris fermented separately in a tank and then blended

Muscat Bailey A, Zweigeltrebe, and Pinot Noir Cuvée aged in barrels for 8 months

Aromas of ripe strawberries, blackcurrants,

acerola (tart and citrus), cherries, and violets. The Chardonnay and Pinot Gris offer slight grapefruit, quince, and white peach, with firm mineral nuances. The finish has a slight tannic edge.

Paired best with delicate dishes consisting of vegetables and fish.

Petit Manseng

The White Wine:
The Cantata di Montagna wine is made from Petit Manseng, a wine grape originating in South West France.
 A warm summer provided fully ripe grapes fermented naturally with wild yeast. The Cantata di Montagna is a white wine with rich acidity and a long, lingering finish. It’s a great, easy-sipper.
230 Cases produced 
13.5% ABV

The Red Wine
From The Wine Makers:
The “Here Comes the Sun” originates in the southwest of France. There, they grow a little-known red wine grape variety called Tannat. We first became interested in Tannat when looking at climatological data for French wine-producing regions.  In South West France, we found weather patterns similar to those of Japan, with high summer rainfall and temperatures. We thought the grape varieties indigenous to the region might suit the Japanese climate,  so we imported some of these vines, including some Tannat. 
It took several years to increase the number of Tannat vines to a point where we could plant several vineyards, but with the results in hand, we are certainly glad that we took the time. The “Here Comes the Sun” is a powerful, deeply colored,  highly structured wine in a classic style. Tannat (from mountain vineyards in  Yamagata and Nagano) provides structure and depth, while Cabernet  Sauvignon from Yamagata and Barbera from Gunma add a plush, smooth character. 
We recommend this wine with beef steak, smoked game, and other grilled meat dishes. 
VARIETY Tannat 86 % 
Cabernet Sauvignon 13 % 
Barbera 1%
VINEYARD Kaminoyama, Yamagata 
Takayama, Nagano 
Maebashi, Gunma
BOTTLING Bottled on: 25th January 2023 
The number of bottles: 8,269（750ml）
ANALYSIS DATA Alcohol: 13.0 % Total acidity: 6.0 g/ L. 
Residual Sugar: 0g/L

Hitachixo Nest Sweet Stout

• From the Critics  Black color, large to moderate tan head. Aroma of lactose and moderately roasted malts, hints of chocolate. Smooth mouthfeel. The flavor is nice and smooth, with mild roasted notes, some lactose (but not too sweet), hints of mild coffee and chocolate. Pleasant and easy to drink. 
• Stout, 4%, Hop Kent Golding, Malt-Pale Wheat Crystal and roasted barley Lacotse yeast