What does Birei Muscat Bailey A Rosé taste like?

It offers vivid strawberry and cherry-blossom-pink color with a fresh, crisp acidity and a clean, dry finish — light-bodied and refreshing rather than sweet.

Why is it called "Birei"?

The name comes from the fact that it was first brewed in 2019, the first year of Japan's Reiwa era (令和), using specially selected high-sugar Muscat Bailey A grapes from vineyards around Misaka's Miwa Shrine.

What food pairs well with it?

It pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine such as sashimi, salt-grilled fish, and lightly seasoned tempura, where its acidity balances richness.

Is it a dry or sweet rosé?

It is a dry (辛口) rosé, made to highlight crisp acidity and clean fruit rather than residual sweetness.

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Birei Muscat Bailey A Rosé

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8 Vineyard

Muscat Bailey A

About this wine

Birei ("beautiful decree/order") is a dry rosé crafted by 8 Vineyard (New Yamanashi Wine Brewing) from specially selected, high-sugar Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in the Ninomiya district of Misaka Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi — around the historic Miwa Shrine vineyards. Made using only the clear, settled portion of the free-run juice, the wine is fermented and then aged in stainless steel tank for six months to preserve fruit purity and freshness. First produced in 2019 (the first year of the Reiwa era, from which the wine takes its name) and released on June 5, 2020, it pours a delicate, pure cherry-blossom pink and offers vivid strawberry aromas balanced by crisp, refreshing acidity — a clean, elegant expression of Japan's signature red grape in rosé form.

Beginner's Note

An approachable, easy-drinking dry rosé — its pale pink color and gentle strawberry aroma make it a friendly first step into Japanese rosé wine.

Sommelier's Note

"One of the more precise, purely-fruited dry rosés to come from Muscat Bailey A — its clarity of strawberry fruit and crisp finish show what careful juice selection can do with this workhorse Japanese grape."

Food Pairings

A versatile companion for light appetizers and Japanese cuisine: try it with sashimi, salt-grilled fish, or lightly seasoned tempura, where its crisp acidity cuts through richness and its strawberry notes echo delicate seafood sweetness.

When to drink it

Well suited to spring gatherings, hanami (cherry blossom viewing) picnics, and casual meals where a light, refreshing rosé is called for.

Specs

Grape Varieties: Muscat Bailey A
Style: Rosé
Price Range: ¥2,200-2,700 (estimate, based on comparable 8 Vineyard 750mL cuvées)

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Muscat Bailey A from Ninomiya, Misaka Town, Fuefuki City, Yamanashi. Made from selected high-sugar grapes using only settled (clear) free-run juice; fermented and aged in stainless steel tank for approximately six months. Dry style, 750mL bottle, approx. 12% ABV. First vintage 2019, first released June 5, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Birei Muscat Bailey A Rosé taste like?: It offers vivid strawberry and cherry-blossom-pink color with a fresh, crisp acidity and a clean, dry finish — light-bodied and refreshing rather than sweet.
Why is it called "Birei"?: The name comes from the fact that it was first brewed in 2019, the first year of Japan's Reiwa era (令和), using specially selected high-sugar Muscat Bailey A grapes from vineyards around Misaka's Miwa Shrine.
What food pairs well with it?: It pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine such as sashimi, salt-grilled fish, and lightly seasoned tempura, where its acidity balances richness.
Is it a dry or sweet rosé?: It is a dry (辛口) rosé, made to highlight crisp acidity and clean fruit rather than residual sweetness.

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