98Wines Tane (nogi) Muscat Bailey a 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
98Wines
Label Name:
 
Tane (nogi) Muscat Bailey a
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yamanashi
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11%
Grape(s):
 
Muscat Bailey A
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
User/retailer scores: Vivino/Vinica listings show average user ratings around 3. 0–3. 8/5

Tasting Note
Bright red-fruit core of strawberry and raspberry, floral Muscat lift, light spice and gentle vanilla from new French oak. Medium-bodied, silky texture and fresh acidity with a short-to-medium finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, pork belly, mushroom risotto, charcuterie and soft cheeses. Asian: yakitori, miso-glazed fish or eggplant, tonkatsu, teriyaki pork, lightly spiced Korean BBQ.

Production Method
20 days carbonic maceration, followed by alcoholic fermentation with extended maceration (≈3 weeks). Pressed and aged ~8 months in new French oak (225L). Bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
98WINEs is a small Yamanashi producer (founded c.2018/2019) led by winemaker Yuki Hirayama, focused on Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, crafting terroir-driven, limited-production wines.