Kokonoaru Pinot Roze

About this wine

Kokonoaru Pinot Roze is a collaboration rosé between 10R Winery and Coco Farm & Winery, made from 100% Pinot Noir grown at the famed Kimura Farm in Yoichi, Hokkaido. First produced experimentally in 2013 as an attempt to make rosé from grapes intended for red wine, it proved so successful that it became an annual release refined vintage by vintage. The grapes undergo whole-cluster carbonic maceration at low temperatures unique to Hokkaido's cool climate, then ferment with wild yeast in used barrels and stainless steel tanks, aging on the lees. The result is a dry rosé with the complexity and depth of a red wine and the freshness and elegance of a white.

Sommelier's Note

"Kokonoaru Pinot Roze is the rare Japanese rosé that punches above its weight — carbonic maceration complexity, Hokkaido's electric acidity, and Kimura Farm's Pinot Noir make this one of the most compelling dry rosés produced in Asia. If you only try one Japanese rosé, make it this one."

Food Pairings

Exceptional versatility — grilled salmon (chanchangyaki), steamed snow crab, sashimi, smoked salmon with cream cheese, pressed sushi with seared saba, vegetable tempura, pork shabu-shabu with plum and shiso, chicken karaage, and jerk chicken all work beautifully. The dry, umami-driven character handles rich Japanese cuisine effortlessly.

When to drink it

Japanese dinner party, summer outdoor dining, Hokkaido seafood feast, casual celebration with friends

Specs

Grape Varieties

Pinot Noir

Style

Rosé

Price Range

¥4,500–¥5,000

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Pinot Noir from Kimura Farm, Yoichi, Hokkaido. Whole-cluster carbonic maceration at low temperatures (Hokkaido cool-climate style). Wild yeast fermentation in used oak barrels and stainless steel tanks. Aged on the lees. Unfined, unfiltered. ABV: approximately 12.5%. Annual release since 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kokonoaru Pinot Roze?

A dry rosé made from 100% Pinot Noir grown at Kimura Farm in Yoichi, Hokkaido. Made via whole-cluster carbonic maceration and wild yeast fermentation. A collaboration between 10R Winery (winemaker) and Coco Farm & Winery (label/distributor), produced annually since 2013.

Is Kokonoaru Pinot Roze sweet or dry?

Completely dry. It combines the complexity and depth of a red wine with the freshness of a white — a sophisticated rosé designed for food pairing rather than sipping alone.

What food pairs well with Kokonoaru Pinot Roze?

Grilled salmon (chanchangyaki), sashimi, steamed crab, vegetable tempura, pork shabu-shabu with plum and shiso, chicken karaage, and pressed sushi. Its dry, umami-compatible character is ideal for Japanese cuisine.

How long can it be aged?

While enjoyable young, the firm acidity and dry character from Hokkaido's cool climate give it 3–5 years of aging potential — unusual for a rosé.

What does 'Kokonoaru' mean?

'Kokonoaru' (こことある) combines 'Coco' (from Coco Farm) and '10R' (read as 'toar' in Japanese, meaning 'here and there'), reflecting the collaboration between the two wineries.