About Kanjuku Muscat Bailey A Red Wine
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,750
- 720ml, tax included
Kanjuku Muscat Bailey A Red Wine is made entirely from fully ripened Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Budoubatake's own vineyards in the Hishiyama district of Katsunuma, Yamanashi. Muscat Bailey A, Japan's leading indigenous red grape variety, is generally known for its charming strawberry-like aroma and soft, approachable tannins, and this light-bodied wine reflects that gentle character. The must is fermented in stainless steel tanks, and during fermentation the winemaker's husband and son hand-punch the cap (pigeage) each evening. No elaborate winemaking technique is used — the producer describes it as an honest, easy-drinking wine 'with no tricks.' It is bottled in three sizes (1.8L, 720ml, and 180ml), all the same wine; the 720ml bottle (item #7073) is priced at ¥2,750 (tax included). Neither alcohol content nor vintage year is disclosed on the winery's official site.
An unpretentious red that lets fully ripened, estate-grown Muscat Bailey A speak for itself — a reliable, honest glass when you want red wine without ceremony.
New to wine?
An honest, no-frills red with soft tannins and gentle Muscat Bailey A character — a friendly entry point into Japanese red wine.
Food Pairings
The producer recommends pairing with butter-sautéed white fish or simple meat dishes such as fried chicken. Its soft tannins also make it an easy match for Japanese home cooking — simmered dishes and sweet-savory teriyaki-style glazes included.
When to drink it
A casual, everyday red for weeknight dinners — good for anyone who finds red wine a bit intimidating.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made entirely from fully ripened Muscat Bailey A grown in Budoubatake's own vineyards. Fermented in stainless steel tanks, with the winemaker's husband and son hand-punching the cap (pigeage) each evening during fermentation. No elaborate technique is used — a straightforward, farmhouse approach. Sold in three bottle sizes (1.8L, 720ml, 180ml) that are all the same wine; the 720ml bottle (item #7073) retails for ¥2,750 tax included, with 21 bottles in stock as of the source check. Alcohol content and vintage year are not disclosed on the official site.
About the producer
BudoubatakeFarmer-run Katsunuma winery still hand-pressing wine since the 1930s甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 2006Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used to make this wine?
- It is made 100% from fully ripened Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in Budoubatake's own vineyards in the Hishiyama district of Katsunuma.
- What food does it pair with?
- The producer recommends butter-sautéed white fish and simple meat dishes like fried chicken; its soft tannins also work well with Japanese home cooking such as simmered or teriyaki-style dishes.
- Is this a light or full-bodied red?
- It is light-bodied and made without elaborate winemaking technique, resulting in a straightforward, easy-drinking wine with soft tannins.
- The winery sells this in 1.8L, 720ml, and 180ml bottles — is it the same wine?
- Yes, all three bottle sizes contain the exact same wine; only the volume differs.
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