About 98WINEs NOGI Rose
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu, Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥3,800-4,200
NOGI Rosé is 98WINEs' mid-tier rosé, built from a 50:50 blend of Koshu and Muscat Bailey A grown at 650m in Fukusato, Shiojawa, Yamanashi, and aged in barrel from fermentation onward. That barrel treatment gives it a fuller, more voluminous texture than a typical rosé — charming Muscat Bailey A berry fruit and a hint of vanilla layered over Koshu's elegant, refreshing bitterness. As with NOGI White, it represents a clear step up in depth and complexity from the SOU tier while retaining the freshness that defines the 98WINEs house style.
A rosé with real backbone — the barrel treatment gives NOGI Rosé a seriousness most pink wines never attempt.
New to wine?
Don't judge it as a light summer rosé — let it warm slightly in the glass to appreciate its barrel-derived depth.
Food Pairings
Pairs with roast chicken with berry sauce, grilled duck, yakitori with tare sauce, tempura, and other savory soy-based Japanese dishes.
When to drink it
Autumn dinners, special occasions, or gifts for wine lovers curious about Japanese terroir.
Terroir & Winemaking
50:50 blend of Koshu and Muscat Bailey A from Fukusato, Shiojawa, Yamanashi (650m elevation). Fermented and aged in barrel, unlike the stainless-steel-only SOU tier, adding texture and roundness.
About the producer
98WINEsFounded by Château Mercian's former chief winemaker; produces exclusively Koshu and Muscat Bailey A at 650m elevation with pure gravity-fed, no-filtration, no-pesticide winemaking.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 2017Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does NOGI Rosé taste like?
- A charming, juicy berry character from Muscat Bailey A with a hint of barrel-derived vanilla, balanced by Koshu's elegant, refreshing bitterness.
- What food should I pair it with?
- It pairs well with roast chicken, grilled duck, yakitori with tare sauce, tempura, and other soy-based Japanese dishes.
- Why does it taste different from other rosés?
- Unlike most rosés, it is fermented and aged in barrel from a 50:50 Koshu and Muscat Bailey A blend, giving it more body and depth.
- How should I serve it?
- Avoid serving it too cold — let it approach a slightly warmer temperature to bring out its aroma and texture.
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