About this wine
Named 'Yoake no Karasu' (The Crow at Dawn), this 100% Zweigelt from Field of Dreams Winery is the winery's signature red. The wine expresses vibrant berry and spice aromas with earthy mineral undertones and elegantly refined tannins — the austere beauty of Yoichi dawn captured in a glass.
Juicy, spicy, and earthy — the quintessential Hokkaido red for everyday drinking
Sommelier's Note
"Yoake no Karasu captures what Zweigelt can achieve in a cool climate — more precise, more mineral, and more age-worthy than warm-region examples. A wine to watch."
Food Pairings
Excellent with Hokkaido lamb (Genghis Khan), roasted venison, duck magret, and hearty Japanese winter dishes such as miso-braised pork and chanko nabe.
When to drink it
Hokkaido BBQ, winter hot pot, casual red wine evenings, izakaya-style dining
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Zweigelt
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥3,800–5,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Zweigelt from Yoichi's Nobori district. Wild yeast fermentation with minimal sulfite addition. Natural winemaking approach expressing earthy terroir character.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Yoake no Karasu taste like?
- Vibrant red and dark berry fruit (cherry, blackcurrant) with earthy spice undertones and refined tannins. The natural winemaking adds a mineral, almost saline character reminiscent of Yoichi's sea breezes.
- What does the name mean?
- 'Yoake no Karasu' means 'The Crow at Dawn' — evoking the solitary, austere beauty of Yoichi's early mornings, when crows call across fog-covered vineyards before harvest.
- What is the ideal serving temperature?
- Serve slightly chilled, around 14-16°C (57-61°F), similar to a cool-climate Pinot Noir. This keeps the wild-yeast-driven aromatics and mineral edge crisp without dulling the fruit.
- Where can I find this wine?
- As a small-batch natural wine from a boutique Yoichi producer, availability is limited — check the Field of Dreams Winery online shop and specialty Japanese natural wine retailers, and expect vintages to sell out quickly.
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