About Awaji-Yui Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-4,200
- Alcohol
- 11.5%
Despite its name referencing Awaji, Awaji-Yui Chardonnay is a 100% Chardonnay white wine from Grandvert Vineyard, crafted from grapes grown in Hakushu, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, at an elevation of roughly 750 meters at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps. The cool climate and granite-derived soils of Hakushu — long prized for the purity of its spring water — give the wine a crystalline acidity from stainless-steel fermentation, softened by a silky texture from roughly 40% late-harvest fruit blended in. The result is a wine of remarkable clarity and precision, with aromas of Japanese pear, white peach, and delicate apricot blossom.
Don't let the 'Awaji' in the name mislead you — this is a Hakushu-grown Chardonnay through and through, and one of the most texturally precise cool-climate whites coming out of Yamanashi right now.
New to wine?
A pure, high-clarity Chardonnay that's easy to love even for first-time Japanese wine drinkers — refreshing acidity with just enough richness.
Food Pairings
Designed to pair with 'subtractive' cuisine that doesn't cloud its clarity — fresh white fish cured with kombu (kobujime), thinly sliced turnip, and other dishes that let quiet natural sweetness shine. Also excellent with sushi, tempura, and soft, delicate cheeses.
When to drink it
A quiet evening at home, a refined dinner with delicate Japanese dishes, or a thoughtful gift for someone discovering Japanese wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Chardonnay grown in Hakushu, Hokuto City, Yamanashi, at approximately 750m elevation on granite-derived soil. Fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve crystalline acidity, with roughly 40% late-harvest fruit blended in to add a silky texture and aromatic depth. ABV 11.5%, bottled at 750ml.
About the producer
Grandvert VineyardA farm-style winery at the foot of Yatsugatake, opened 2024.北杜市, 山梨県 · Founded 2024Visit the producer page →More wines from Grandvert Vineyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Awaji-Yui Chardonnay actually made from grapes grown on Awaji Island?
- No. Despite the evocative name, the grapes are grown in Hakushu, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, at the foot of the Southern Japan Alps — not on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture.
- What does Awaji-Yui Chardonnay taste like?
- It offers crystalline, precise acidity balanced by a silky texture from late-harvest fruit, with aromas of Japanese pear, white peach, and apricot blossom.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Delicate 'subtractive' dishes such as kombu-cured white fish (kobujime) or thinly sliced turnip, as well as sushi and tempura.
- What is the alcohol content and bottle size?
- It is 11.5% ABV, bottled in a standard 750ml bottle, made from 100% Chardonnay.
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