From Vineyard to Glass – Through the Eyes of a Winemaker

Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is an oenological technique actively employed to reduce wine acidity and impart distinctive aromatic characteristics and nuances. MLF represents one of the microbial-mediated approaches in winemaking, and its appeal as a more …

Sparkling wine is an indispensable element of celebrations and gatherings, extending far beyond Christmas and New Year festivities. The sight of bubbles ascending through a flute glass alone can evoke a sense of festivity in the consumer. Sparkling wine i …

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 …

Among wine professionals, grape varieties have increasingly become a topic of discussion. Grape varieties have long been subjects of debate regarding their relationship to selling prices, compatibility with cultivation regions, and the correlation between …

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 …

Many wine enthusiasts find their cupboards filled with an extensive collection of wine glasses. Others may appreciate wine bars that serve wines in multiple glass types tailored to different wines. The marketplace offers an extraordinary variety of wine g …

Light-struck flavor, or “nikkoushuu” in Japanese. The name might evoke images of freshly laundered white sheets fluttering under a clear blue sky, or the pleasant scent of sunshine when wrapped in those sheets. Unfortunately, that is not what this term re …

There are vessels that have been traditionally used in winemaking for centuries. When we think about it carefully, there may be cases where we cannot clearly explain why we continue to use them. Why do we use qvevri? What makes Bocksbeutel superior to ord …

The Reality of Microbial Contamination How many of you have ever heard the term “microbial contamination”? Working in winemaking, albeit in a small corner of the world, one encounters various challenges. Wine often carries an image of luxury and high soci …

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 …