About this wine
Chardonnay sourced from Yoichi, made with wild yeast, no additions, and unfiltered. The 2022 vintage (from grapes purchased at Soma Farm in Yoichi's Nobori district) shows aromas of herbs, white pepper, and pear, with refined fruit, lively acidity, mineral character, and a spicy finish. A Burgundy-inspired expression of Hokkaido's volcanic coastal terroir.
This is the kind of Chardonnay that changes how people think about the variety. No heavy oak, no buttery richness—just pure Yoichi coastal minerality and a crisp, food-friendly acidity. Perfect as a first Japanese white wine.
Sommelier's Note
"Misono Vineyard's Chardonnay reveals what Yoichi can do with white varieties: coastal minerality, laser-sharp acidity, and aromatics that recall a cool Chablis rather than a Meursault. The 2022's 173-bottle production makes it a collector's wine, but it drinks beautifully now alongside Hokkaido uni."
Food Pairings
Hokkaido seafood: raw scallops (hotate), sea urchin (uni), white fish sashimi, steamed crab. Also excellent with Hokkaido corn chowder, cold soba with dashi, and aged white miso dishes.
When to drink it
Hokkaido seafood dinners, sushi omakase courses, summer aperitif with cold appetizers.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Vintage
- 2022
- Price Range
- Approximately ¥3,500–¥5,500 per bottle (limited production)
Terroir & Winemaking
Wild-yeast fermentation, no chapitalization, no acid addition, no fermentation aids, unfiltered, unfined. 2022 vintage: 173 bottles produced (grapes from Soma Farm, Nobori district, Yoichi).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Misono Vineyard Chardonnay oaked?
- No. Misono Vineyard's Chardonnay is unoaked, fermented with wild yeast, and bottled unfiltered. This approach foregrounds the pure Yoichi terroir rather than adding winemaking signatures.
- What vintages are available?
- The 2022 vintage used purchased grapes from Soma Farm in Yoichi's Nobori district (only 173 bottles). As the estate's own Chardonnay vines mature, future vintages will likely come from estate fruit. Check with specialist retailers for current availability.
- How should I store this wine?
- Store horizontally at 12–14°C, away from light and vibration. Being unfiltered, a small sediment may form over time—this is natural and does not affect quality.
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