98Wines Tane (nogi) Muscat Bailey a 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
98Wines
Label Name:
 
Tane (nogi) Muscat Bailey a
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yamanashi (Koshu Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11%
Grape(s):
 
Muscat Bailey A
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino user average ~3. 7–3. 8/5; positively noted in Japanese wine coverage for 98Wines' early releases

Tasting Note
Light to medium-bodied red; bright cherry and raspberry, floral muscat perfume, subtle spice, gentle earthiness, soft tannins and a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, pork belly, mushroom risotto, mild soft cheeses. Asian: yakitori, teriyaki salmon, miso-glazed eggplant, light ramen, grilled saba (mackerel).

Production Method
Short carbonic-style maceration with extended skin contact; fermentation in vats, followed by ~8 months ageing in French oak; bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
98Wines (Yuki Hirayama) founded 2019 in Yamanashi; Burgundian-trained winemaker focusing on Koshu and Muscat Bailey A at a hillside estate overlooking Mt. Fuji.