About 8 Vineyard Muscat Bailey A Rosé
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥3,000-3,500
- 1800ml
A medium-sweet rosé from 8 Vineyard (8 vin-yard MISAKA), made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Misaka Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi. Crafted using only free-run juice for a clean, elegant profile, it shows a delicate cherry-blossom pink hue and bright strawberry-like aromas balanced by refreshing acidity. Notably bottled in a traditional 1800ml isshōbin (one-shō bottle) format, making it a generous-value option distinct from the winery's dry rosé (Birei / 美令), which is a separate, drier cuvée sold in 375ml half bottles.
A textbook example of Muscat Bailey A's charm in rosé form — its free-run-juice purity and generous 1800ml format make it an exceptionally approachable everyday Japanese wine.
New to wine?
An easy, welcoming entry point into Japanese wine — its gentle sweetness and berry-candy aromas make it approachable even for those new to wine.
Food Pairings
The gentle sweetness pairs naturally with Japanese home cooking — think yakitori glazed with sweet-savory tare sauce, simmered dishes (nimono), or chirashi-zushi. It also complements salt-seasoned tempura and fresh strawberry desserts.
When to drink it
A casual, crowd-pleasing choice for home gatherings, izakaya-style dinners, or relaxed weekend drinking thanks to its generous 1800ml format.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Muscat Bailey A grown in Misaka Town, Fuefuki City. Vinified using only free-run juice to minimize astringency and preserve fruit purity. Medium-sweet (chūkanguchi) style. Notably packaged in a traditional 1800ml isshōbin bottle rather than the standard 750ml format, offering exceptional value for everyday drinking.
About the producer
8 VineyardConnoisseur's Award winner at the 8th Japan Winery Award 2025 — a JA Fuefuki cooperative winery in Misaka Town producing 100% estate-grown wines from Japan's top grape-growing city, with 60-year-old Muscat Bailey A vines and a flagship Koshu that won the 2021 SAKURA AWARD.笛吹市, 山梨県 · Founded 1963Visit the producer page →More wines from 8 Vineyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does this wine taste like?
- It has a medium-sweet profile with bright strawberry and berry-candy aromas, a delicate cherry-blossom pink color, and refreshing acidity that keeps the sweetness in balance.
- What food pairs well with it?
- It pairs naturally with Japanese dishes such as sweet-glazed yakitori, simmered dishes (nimono), chirashi-zushi, and salt-seasoned tempura.
- Why is it sold in a 1800ml bottle instead of the usual 750ml?
- It is bottled in a traditional Japanese isshōbin (1800ml) format, a style common for everyday-drinking wines in Yamanashi, offering more wine per bottle for casual, frequent enjoyment.
- Is this the same as 8 Vineyard's Birei rosé?
- No. This medium-sweet Muscat Bailey A rosé (1800ml) is a distinct, separate cuvée from Birei (美令), which is a drier rosé sold in 375ml half bottles.
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