From Vineyard to Glass – Through the Eyes of a Winemaker

When explaining the distinctive character of wine, the discussion often relates to terroir. Soil is one of the elements that constitute terroir. There are numerous types of soil. Alongside clay and limestone, Schiefer occupies a significant position among …

Why South African Wines Deliver Exceptional Quality at Accessible Prices South African wines have become indispensable in the global market as leading examples of high-quality yet affordable wines. While Chile once dominated this category, South Africa is …

When discussing the taste of wine, haven’t you often heard the phrase “wine tastes different from vineyard to vineyard”? In fact, this statement merely describes something extremely obvious. What’s more, if you find yourself convinced by this narrative, y …

I would like to introduce the content of a fascinating article published in the German wine magazine “der deutsche Weinbau.” Image or Sensation? The title of this article is “Image vs. Sensorik.” If we translate this somewhat freely, it becomes “Image or …

The terms “sulfur dioxide” or “sulfites” have become something of a dreaded unhealthy buzzword in Japan’s wine industry today, treated with the same revulsion as a venomous snake. Meanwhile, sulfur dioxide-free wines—those made without adding these antiox …

Recently, a wine glass produced by a renowned Master of Wine (MW) was introduced in Japan, garnering considerable attention. This particular MW has consistently used the same glass for both red and white wines throughout many years of professional practic …

The tasting method of comparing wines from different harvest years made from the same grape variety harvested from the same vineyard is called “vertical tasting.” This vertical tasting serves two purposes. The first purpose is to compare wines from new an …

Recently, I wrote an article about how earlier budbreak in grapevines increases the risk of frost damage. But do you know what methods exist to protect against this frost damage? Traditional Method: Warming by Open Fires The most traditional countermeasur …

According to statistics published by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the global vineyard area in 2022—encompassing wine grapes as well as table grapes, raisins, and juice grapes—amounted to approximately 7.3 million hectares.Althoug …

Grape berries undergo sunburn phenomena similar to human skin. This phenomenon introduces burnt-like flavors into wine, particularly affecting the quality of white wines where delicate aromas are crucial. Sunburned berries must be sorted and removed durin …

When introducing wines in Japan, it seems that reference to the type of soil in which the grapes were cultivated is frequently made as one of the elements expressing a wine’s character. While this tendency is not limited to Japan alone, it appears particu …

Cabernet Blanc, Cabernet Jura, Muscaris, Souvignier Gris. Do these varietal names sound familiar to you? From the sound of “Cabernet~”, “Musca~”, and “Souvi~”, many of you may have guessed that these are wine grape varieties. Indeed, these are all names o …

You tasted a white wine at a winery or wine shop and liked it enough to purchase it. However, you felt it was still a little early for drinking, so you decided to let it rest a bit longer in your home cellar. Six months later, at the dinner table. You kne …

Two essential components are indispensable for winemaking. One is grapes, the raw material. The other is yeast. Yeast is utilized in the production of fermented beverages such as wine, beer, and sake. It is also employed in the fermentation of bread dough …

I once encountered an observation that “rosé wines are difficult to imagine even when you know their origin and grape variety.” While this is a fascinating perspective, as someone actually involved in winemaking, I find myself thinking, “Yes, that might i …

Fermentation management is one of the most important processes in winemaking. Depending on how this fermentation proceeds, the resulting wine will vary in both taste and aroma. When discussing fermentation management, attention tends to focus on what temp …

This article focuses on the compounds extracted from wooden barrels during wine aging and their effects on wine. Discussions of barrel aging are often reduced to the notion of “oak aroma,” with an emphasis on aromatic attributes alone. In practice, howeve …

Wine can be classified in several ways. One of the most fundamental classifications is based on color. The most representative categories are white wine, red wine, and rosé wine. However, wine color classifications extend beyond these three. Yellow wine ( …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3zcrR39d8Q In recent years, the concept of “diversity” has become a frequent topic of discussion within the wine industry. However, this diversity does not merely refer to variations within traditional frameworks such as d …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-SccwUyehI The term “natural wine” remains a perpetual source of heated debate among wine enthusiasts. This phrase has become so ubiquitous that it jumps out at us from Tokyo’s streets in combinations like “natural wine an …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9hVTlhyZDc Among wine enthusiasts, the belief that “good vineyards” produce quality wines is widely accepted. Wines from vineyards with classifications such as Grand Cru or Premier Cru are often perceived as “distinctly di …