About this wine
A delightfully unconventional pétillant made from Tabiji (旅路), a rare indigenous Japanese variety historically known as 'Beni-Shiotan,' native to Hokkaido's Otaru/Niki region. Wild yeast fermented with no added SO2, this wine showcases strawberry, cherry, and subtle acerola aromatics with a pale orange-rosé color. Each sip offers subtle variation—a wine that rewards attentive tasting despite its casual presentation. A living piece of Hokkaido's viticultural heritage.
Light, delicate, and fascinating: a rare Japanese grape in a glass you'll empty without noticing
Sommelier's Note
"Tabiji: Hokkaido's forgotten past — LOW BROW CRAFT makes it feel like the future"
Food Pairings
Sashimi (sea bream, flounder), grilled shrimp, foie gras, summer salads, ceviche, Japanese kaiseki light courses, mild fresh cheeses.
When to drink it
Summer outdoor gatherings, seafood dinners, gift for wine explorers, introducing the diversity of Japanese wine
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Tabiji
- Style
- Sparkling, Rosé
- Price Range
- ¥2,420–¥2,530
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Tabiji (Beni-Shiotan), rare indigenous Hokkaido variety. Wild yeast fermentation. No added SO2. ABV 9.5%. Light pétillant carbonation (~2–3 atm). Approximately 7,000 bottles produced.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tabiji? Where does this grape come from?
- Tabiji (旅路) is a rare indigenous Japanese grape variety, historically known as 'Beni-Shiotan.' It originated in Hokkaido's Otaru/Niki region and nearly disappeared from cultivation. LOW BROW CRAFT's use of it is a form of viticultural heritage preservation.
- What does Roadrunner TABIJI taste like?
- Strawberry, cherry, and subtle acerola lead into a delicate, mineral-fresh palate with light carbonation. Low alcohol (9.5%) keeps it effortlessly drinkable. Subtle variation sip-to-sip rewards attentive tasting.
- Why no added SO2?
- The winemaker trusts the wine's natural acidity and wild yeast to preserve it—a philosophical choice reflecting the winery's 'minimal intervention' ethos. It also makes the wine vegan-friendly.
- Is this a rosé or a white wine?
- Technically a rosé pétillant—the Tabiji grape's skin contributes a pale orange-rosé color during fermentation. It sits between the rosé and pétillant naturel categories.
- What does 'Roadrunner' refer to?
- In keeping with LOWBROW CRAFT's practice of naming wines after pop culture references, 'Roadrunner' evokes the Looney Tunes character—playful, fast-moving, and impossible to catch. A fitting name for a wine that sells out quickly.
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