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Due to temperature increases, there is a possibility of liquid leakage, overflowing, cork floating or coming out, etc.
We recommend cool delivery during the summer months. If you choose standard delivery, please be aware that the above-mentioned issues caused by temperature increases will not be covered by our compensation policy.

[Sakai Winery Shijukara 2022]

Rich fruitiness and umami, with a crisp acidity

Delaware grapes from our own vineyard are whole-cluster macerated for three weeks to bring out their umami, then stored in barrels (some large barrels & stainless steel barrels) for 12 months.

A brilliant orange-amber color.
Aromas of quince, plum, apricot, Darjeeling tea, and roasted nuts.
Gradually, sweet aromas of honey and osmanthus spread.

The palate is mellow, with the expansive and beautiful acidity typical of Yamagata, while also offering the rich fruitiness and umami of ripe Delaware grapes.
The moderate tannins derived from maceration tighten the flavor. Do not chill too much; if possible, enjoy the expanding umami with changes in temperature in a large glass.

Sakai Winery was founded in 1892, making it the oldest winery in Tohoku.
Around 2007, they switched from conventional farming methods to organic grape cultivation in their own vineyards, and about 20 sheep are grazed in the fields for weeding.

They produce wine using natural yeasts and microorganisms present in the land, and maintain traditional methods such as their non-filtered production method, which has been used since their founding, to create distinctive wines rooted in the local terroir.

◆Specs
Category: Orange Wine / Dry
Grape Variety: Delaware
Size: 750ml
Producer: Sakai Winery
Region: Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture