Mar. 4
It was the second day in Yamanashi.
After I enjoyed taking Onsen bath very much, I drove down on the mountain.
By the way, I saw a famous slip on a fault, which I had learned my student days.
After a long drive, I arrived at Roppo Gallery in Yamanashi.
It is the pottery of Koshu Wine Tumbler, a blend new pottery tumbler for drinking Koshu wine.
Because I have become a sales agent of the tumbler, I wanted to see the pottery.
Mr. Tamura, the owner & potter, welcomed me and guided the pottery.
There were a lot of beautiful pottery wares at the gallery.
You can try to make a pottery ware at craft room.
I bought several pottery dishes.
I was a very interesting visit.
Thank you very much for Mr. Tamura.
I had Houtou, a local food in Yamanashi, at lunch.
Then I visited to Soleil Winery in Yamanashi, a very small garage winery.
Mr. & Mrs. Suzuki received me.
They kindly offered me a special tasting.
I tried to taste Pinot Noir 2014 and Hikumo Rouge 2014 before released.
Pinot Noir was very elegant and charming.
Even the color and body was light, I felt a lot of red berries and very comfortable after taste.
Hikumo Rouge is made from Merlot and Syrah grown in Yamanashi.
I felt very dense fruits, some spicy touch and silky tannins.
I was sure that they were really fine and unique style of Japanese fine reds.
I was impressed in the growth of Sokeil Winery.
Thank you very much!
After came back to home, I cooked dinner quickly.
Sashimi
I used the pottery dish I bought at the pottery gallery today.
Green Salad
Madai Acqua Pazza
They were nice quick cooks.
I tasted Spain red and white wines.
Good trip and good job!
