About Muscat Bailey A Blush
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥3,240
- 750ml
- Alcohol
- 11%
Launched in March 2022, Blush is Funao Winery's rosé made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in the Funao district of Kurashiki, Okayama. Rather than pressing the fruit, the winery uses only the free-run juice that drains naturally from the crushed grapes, which keeps color extraction minimal and yields the wine's signature pale, blush-pink hue — the name itself referencing the English word for a blushing cheek. Finished in an off-dry (yaya karakuchi) style, it carries Muscat Bailey A's candy-like, strawberry-and-cherry aromatics with a gentle sweet-tart balance and refreshing acidity.
Blush shows what free-run-only extraction can do for Muscat Bailey A: instead of the grape's usual candy-red intensity, you get a whisper of color and a softer, more food-friendly rosé — arguably Funao Winery's most versatile bottle at the table.
New to wine?
A gentle, easy-drinking rosé with none of the tannin or heaviness that intimidates wine newcomers — a great first Japanese rosé.
Food Pairings
The pale color and off-dry profile make it versatile with lightly seasoned dishes: salt-grilled yakitori, tempura with salt, sushi, and cured ham. Its bright fruit character also suits fruit tarts and berry-based desserts.
When to drink it
Well suited to casual gatherings, picnics, and as an aperitif before a Japanese-style meal; the gift box also makes it a good present.
Terroir & Winemaking
Produced from 100% Muscat Bailey A grown in Funao, Kurashiki. Made using only free-run juice released by the grapes' own weight after crushing — without mechanical pressing — to limit anthocyanin extraction from the skins and achieve the wine's characteristic pale blush color. Bottled at 750ml in a gift box, 11% ABV, finished off-dry (yaya karakuchi).
About the producer
Funao WineryJapan's top Muscat district, poured by a 2004 community winery倉敷市, 岡山県 · Founded 2004Visit the producer page →More wines from Funao Winery
- FUNAO MADE Muscat Bailey A (Barrel Aged)Red · Muscat Bailey A
- Muscat Bailey A Sparkling (Dry Rosé)Sparkling · Muscat Bailey A
- Muscat of Alexandria (Free-Run, Extra Sweet)Sweet · Muscat of Alexandria
- Muscat of Alexandria (Semi-Sweet)White · Muscat of Alexandria
- Muscat of Alexandria Semi-DryWhite · Muscat of Alexandria
- Muscat of Alexandria SparklingSparkling · Muscat of Alexandria
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Funao Winery's Blush made from?
- It is made from 100% Muscat Bailey A grapes grown in the Funao district of Kurashiki, Okayama.
- Why does Blush have such a pale color despite using a red grape?
- It is made using only the free-run juice that drains naturally from crushed grapes, without mechanical pressing, which limits how much color is extracted from the skins.
- Is Blush a sweet or dry rosé?
- It is finished in an off-dry (yaya karakuchi) style, with Muscat Bailey A's characteristic sweet, fruity aroma balanced by refreshing acidity.
- Is Blush different from Funao Winery's sparkling rosé?
- Yes. Blush is a still (non-sparkling) rosé, distinct from Funao Winery's separate Muscat Bailey A sparkling rosé.
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