About this wine
A cool-climate Chardonnay from Field of Dreams Winery's 6-hectare estate in Yoichi's Nobori district. Wild yeast fermentation and minimal intervention allow Hokkaido's volcanic terroir to express its characteristic bright acidity and stony minerality.
A pure, mineral Chardonnay that shows what Japanese cool-climate wine can be
Sommelier's Note
"Yoichi's volcanic soils and cool nights give this Chardonnay a Chablis-like precision — one of Hokkaido's most compelling white wines."
Food Pairings
Excellent with grilled scallops, sea urchin pasta, butter-roasted white fish, and aged hard cheeses.
When to drink it
Seafood dinner, Japanese omakase, aperitif with friends
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥4,000–5,500
Terroir & Winemaking
Fermented with wild yeast; minimal sulfite addition. Harvested from gently sloping volcanic-soil vineyards in Yoichi's Nobori district.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Field of Dreams Chardonnay taste like?
- Bright citrus and green apple with a persistent stony minerality. The wild yeast fermentation adds subtle texture; the cool Yoichi climate preserves a vivid, refreshing acidity.
- Is this an oaked Chardonnay?
- Field of Dreams uses minimal intervention — the wine is designed to express terroir rather than winemaking technique, so oak influence, if any, is kept restrained.
- What food pairs best?
- The bright acidity makes it ideal for seafood — grilled scallops, sea urchin, and butter-finished white fish are all excellent choices. Also pairs with Japanese-style carpaccio.
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