About 10R Winery Pinot Noir
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Price Range
- ¥5,200-7,000
10R Winery's expression of Pinot Noir from the cool volcanic soils of Hokkaido, showing elegant red fruit and earthy minerality with Burgundian aspirations.
The wine that put Hokkaido Pinot Noir on the world map — Bruce Gutlove's Kamihoro expression rivals top Burgundy in elegance and cool-climate purity.
New to wine?
An elegant entry into premium Hokkaido Pinot Noir — bright, refreshing, and unmistakably Japanese in its purity.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, and venison with sansho pepper. Its vibrant acidity is also an exceptional match for Japanese dishes — soy-glazed yakitori, salmon teriyaki, and delicate sushi.
When to drink it
Special dinners, celebrations, or quiet evenings devoted to exploring the pinnacle of Japanese Pinot Noir.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Noir from the Irencà Vineyard at Kamihoro, Iwamizawa, Hokkaido. Hand-harvested, completely destemmed, 2-3 weeks cold maceration with wild yeast fermentation. Aged approximately 10 months in French oak old barrels and stainless steel tanks (including MLF). Unfined and unfiltered. Production: ~4,200 bottles.
About the producer
10R WineryThe Hokkaido winery that made Noma's sommelier call a Japanese Pinot Noir 'the best red wine in the world'岩見沢市, 北海道 · Founded 2012Visit the producer page →More wines from 10R Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 10R Winery Pinot Noir taste like?
- It features vibrant red fruit (raspberry, strawberry, cherry) with rose petal florals, earthy minerality, balanced acidity, rounded tannins, and an exceptionally smooth texture with umami depth.
- What food pairs well with 10R Winery Pinot Noir?
- Duck, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, and Japanese umami-rich cuisine like yakitori, salmon teriyaki, and light sushi all make exceptional matches.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- Delicious upon release and approachable immediately, but continues to develop elegance and complexity with 3-5 years of careful cellaring.
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