Mar. 16
No Wine Day
Mar. 17
I had a business trip to Koriyama.
After an important business meeting.
I stayed in Bandai-Atami Onsen.
I chose a small traditional hotel in this time.
I had an excellent local traditional cuisine.
Every dish was so beautiful.
I enjoyed all of the elegant dishes very much.
I brought two bottles of Hokkaido wine.
1st Kokotoaru Chardonnay 2021
It is made from 100% Chardonnay grown in Yoichi.
Then the grapes were sent to 10R Winery in Iwamizawa and produced by Bruce Gutlove.
I was sure again that Bruce produces only outstanding wine.
I felt very natural fruits, elegant citrus, soft & mild minerals.
My palate never felt any stress.
Does it really have an alcohol?
So delicious.
2nd Yamazaki Winery Pinot Noir Black Label 2019
It is made from 100% Pinot Noir grown in the estate vineyard in Mikasa.
I felt very fine aroma, concentrated red berries, pure acidity and seamless tannin.
It was an outstanding Pinot Noir made in Japan.
The style was truly pure, charming and elegant.
It was the most excellent Pinot Noir I have tasted recently.
Both of the wines were really good for the cuisines today.
I was so happy today!
