About Mizukake Blanc
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Riesling, Sylvaner, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris
- Price Range
- ¥4,400-4,500
Mizukake Blanc is the flagship white cuvée from Mizukake Brewery, a micro-winery on the Mizukake ridge above 1,000 meters in Hara Village, Nagano, at the foot of the Yatsugatake mountains. Each vintage blends estate-grown Alsace-style varieties — typically Riesling, Sylvaner, and Pinot Gris, with Sauvignon Blanc or Gewürztraminer added in some years — fermented with a mix of wild and cultivated yeast in large old oak barrels, then rested on light lees in stainless steel for several months before bottling. The wine shows aromatic, textured character with notes of white peach, apple, citrus peel, and white pepper, framed by gentle acidity and a light-to-medium body.
A vintage-driven, single-vineyard expression of Alsace varieties grown at over 1,000 meters in Nagano — rare in Japan and worth revisiting each year as the blend shifts.
New to wine?
An easy, food-friendly introduction to Japanese natural wine — aromatic but not overwhelming.
Food Pairings
Its aromatic, slightly spicy profile pairs well with herb-roasted chicken, soft washed-rind cheeses, and light cream-based dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners, casual gatherings with friends, izakaya-style small plates.
Terroir & Winemaking
Estate-grown grapes are fermented with a combination of wild and cultivated yeasts in large old oak barrels (foudres), then transferred to stainless steel to rest on light lees before bottling. The exact blend ratio of Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner, Sauvignon Blanc, and Gewürztraminer shifts from vintage to vintage depending on the season's harvest.
About the producer
Mizukake BreweryHigh-altitude Alsace varieties from a one-person Yatsugatake micro-winery原村, 長野県 · Founded 2022Visit the producer page →More wines from Mizukake Brewery
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are in Mizukake Blanc?
- The blend centers on Alsace-style varieties grown at the estate — typically Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Sylvaner, with Sauvignon Blanc or Gewürztraminer added in some vintages.
- What does Mizukake Blanc taste like?
- Expect aromas of white peach, apple, citrus peel, and white pepper, with gentle acidity, a light smoky nuance, and a light-to-medium body.
- What food pairs well with Mizukake Blanc?
- Its aromatic, spice-tinged profile suits herb-roasted chicken, soft cheeses, and Japanese dishes like tempura or tofu-based plates.
- Does the blend change every year?
- Yes — as a small, single-vineyard estate wine, the exact variety ratio shifts with each vintage's harvest conditions.
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