About Miyukihana Rosé
- Style
- Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,270-2,500
- Alcohol
- 12%
Miyukihana Rosé is the flagship rosé of Iwanohara Vineyard, Japan's historic winery founded in 1890 in Joetsu, Niigata by Zenbei Kawakami, the 'Father of Japanese Wine.' Named after the delicate snow camellia that blooms through Joetsu's heavy winter snowfall, it is made from Muscat Bailey A — the signature grape Kawakami himself bred in 1927 — using brief skin maceration to draw out a vivid pink hue while keeping the wine fully dry. The result is a crisp, bone-dry rosé with vibrant strawberry and cherry aromatics and refreshing acidity, bottled in a limited annual production of around 7,000 bottles. It has repeatedly won gold and silver honors at the Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards and medals at the Japan Wine Competition.
Miyukihana Rosé proves Japanese rosé doesn't have to be sweet — its vivid Muscat Bailey A aromatics meet a crisp, cutting dryness that makes it one of Niigata's most versatile dinner-table wines.
New to wine?
A great entry point for those who assume rosé must be sweet — Miyukihana Rosé is fully dry, with an approachable pink color and food-friendly acidity that pairs easily with everyday Japanese dishes.
Food Pairings
The producer recommends pairing with Japanese comfort food such as oden and hot pot simmered in savory dashi broth, as well as fried dishes like tonkatsu and karaage fried chicken. Its crisp acidity also works well with charcuterie, grilled salmon, and light Mediterranean-style dishes.
When to drink it
Casual izakaya-style gatherings, oden and hot pot season, or as a gift introducing Japan's signature Muscat Bailey A grape to someone new to Japanese wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
A dry rosé made mainly from Muscat Bailey A, using light skin maceration to extract color while preserving fresh fruit character. Grapes are sourced from Niigata and Yamanashi, vinified and bottled at Iwanohara's Joetsu winery. ABV 12%, cork closure, served best at 8-12°C. Non-vintage, with an annual production of around 7,000 bottles.
About the producer
Iwanohara VineyardThe birthplace of Muscat Bailey A and pioneer of Japanese wine.上越市, 新潟県 · Founded 1890Visit the producer page →More wines from Iwanohara Vineyard
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- Heritage RedRed · Muscat Bailey A · Black Queen · Bailey Alicante A
- Miyukihana RedRed · Muscat Bailey A
- Miyukihana WhiteWhite · Chardonnay · Rose Shioter
- Red Millennium White (Dry)White · Red Millennium
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Miyukihana Rosé taste like?
- It is a fully dry rosé with a vivid pink color, showing bright strawberry and cherry aromatics from Muscat Bailey A along with refreshing, crisp acidity — not sweet despite its pretty color.
- What grape is Miyukihana Rosé made from?
- It is made mainly from Muscat Bailey A, the signature Japanese red grape bred in 1927 by Zenbei Kawakami, founder of Iwanohara Vineyard and known as the 'Father of Japanese Wine.'
- What food pairs well with Miyukihana Rosé?
- The producer recommends oden and hot pot with savory dashi broth, plus fried dishes like tonkatsu and karaage. Its acidity also suits charcuterie and grilled fish.
- Has Miyukihana Rosé won any awards?
- Yes, it has repeatedly won gold and silver awards at the Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards and received honors at the Japan Wine Competition.
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