About MIZUKI
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Nasu no Shizuku
- Price Range
- ¥3,960
- Alcohol
- 12%
MIZUKI is a medium-to-full-bodied red wine from Nasu 661 Wine Hills, made entirely from Nasu no Shizuku, the winery's own proprietary red grape variety grown on its Tochigi Prefecture estate. Released as a fresh, early-drinking new-vintage wine (the 2025 bottling uses 2025-harvest fruit), it offers the same wild, concentrated character as the winery's flagship Kamikura but in a lighter, more approachable style meant to be enjoyed young rather than long-aged. It is bottled at 720ml and sits at a lower price point than Kamikura, making it the winery's entry-level estate red. It is a distinct bottling from "MIZUKI 「J」," a separate blend of 30% MIZUKI red wine and 70% Kyoho grape rosé.
The little sibling of Kamikura — same wild Nasu no Shizuku character, but bottled young and priced for everyday drinking rather than cellaring.
New to wine?
An approachable, easy-drinking introduction to Nasu 661's estate red wine style.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with grilled and roasted meats, hard cheeses, and other rich, savory dishes — the tannin and concentration stand up to char and fat. Works with yakitori glazed in sweet-savory tare or sukiyaki, echoing the pairing style of the winery's own wood-fired grill terrace.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners with grilled or roasted meat, casual gatherings, an entry point before trying Kamikura.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Nasu no Shizuku, an estate-bred proprietary red grape variety. 12% ABV, 720ml bottle. Released as a young-vintage wine rather than long-barrel-aged, in contrast to the winery's flagship Kamikura.
About the producer
Nasu 661 Wine HillsGrow-and-make winery on Nasu's sustainable highland estate那須町, 栃木県 · Founded 2022Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is MIZUKI made from?
- MIZUKI is made entirely from Nasu no Shizuku, a proprietary red grape variety bred and grown on Nasu 661 Wine Hills' own estate in Tochigi Prefecture — the same grape used in the winery's flagship red, Kamikura.
- How is MIZUKI different from Kamikura?
- Both use 100% Nasu no Shizuku grapes from the same estate, but Kamikura is aged in new oak barrels for two to four years for a long-aging, full-bodied wine, while MIZUKI is released as a fresh new-vintage wine meant to be enjoyed young, at a lower price point.
- What food pairs well with MIZUKI?
- Its tannin and concentration pair well with grilled or roasted meats, hard cheeses, and savory sauced dishes such as yakitori or sukiyaki.
- Is MIZUKI the same wine as MIZUKI 「J」?
- No. MIZUKI is a 100% Nasu no Shizuku red wine, while MIZUKI 「J」 is a separate blend of 30% MIZUKI red wine and 70% Kyoho grape rosé, giving it a lighter, fruitier profile.
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