What does Okuizumo Vineyard's Pinot Gris taste like?

It shows a floral, bouquet-like nose with ripe peach and pear, a round, full body, and soft, gentle acidity balanced by the winery's signature minerality.

Is this Pinot Gris made with skin contact, like an orange wine?

No. It is vinified as a standard white wine with cool, controlled fermentation and no extended skin contact. Pinot Gris grapes have naturally pink-grey skins as a mutation of Pinot Noir, but the wine itself is a clear, classic white style.

What food pairs well with this wine?

It pairs well with delicate Japanese dishes, sashimi, simmered dishes, and lighter meat preparations such as chicken teriyaki, as well as creamy sauces and mild cheeses.

CuvéeShimaneWhite

Pinot Gris

ピノグリ

Okuizumo Vineyard

About Pinot Gris

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Pinot Gris
Price Range: ¥2,600-3,100
Alcohol: 12.5%

Pinot Gris from Okuizumo Vineyard is a white wine made from estate-grown Pinot Gris, a naturally pink-skinned mutation of Pinot Noir. Cool-fermented to preserve delicate aromatics, it opens with a floral, bouquet-like nose layered with ripe peach, pear, and tropical fruit. The palate is round and full-bodied with soft, gentle acidity, and the winery's signature mineral-acid balance gives it a lifted, refreshing finish despite its generous fruit weight.

Sommelier's Note

One of the most food-friendly whites in Okuizumo Vineyard's lineup — floral and fruit-driven up front, but the soft acid-mineral balance keeps every glass refreshing rather than heavy.

New to wine?

An easy, fruit-forward white with gentle acidity — a friendly entry point into Japanese-grown Pinot Gris.

Food Pairings

A versatile white that pairs beautifully with delicate Japanese cuisine as well as lighter meat dishes such as chicken. Its round body and soft acidity also make it a natural match for creamy sauces and mild cheeses.

When to drink it

Casual dinners, gatherings with friends, and everyday pairing with Japanese home cooking.

Terroir & Winemaking

100% Pinot Gris, estate-grown in Unnan City, Shimane Prefecture. Cool, controlled fermentation to retain the grape's floral aromatics and soft acidity; no extended skin contact. Serve chilled at around 10-12°C.

About the producer

Okuizumo VineyardShimane's community winery behind Shokoshi and award-winning Chardonnay雲南市, 島根県 · Founded 1990Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Okuizumo Vineyard's Pinot Gris taste like?: It shows a floral, bouquet-like nose with ripe peach and pear, a round, full body, and soft, gentle acidity balanced by the winery's signature minerality.
Is this Pinot Gris made with skin contact, like an orange wine?: No. It is vinified as a standard white wine with cool, controlled fermentation and no extended skin contact. Pinot Gris grapes have naturally pink-grey skins as a mutation of Pinot Noir, but the wine itself is a clear, classic white style.
What food pairs well with this wine?: It pairs well with delicate Japanese dishes, sashimi, simmered dishes, and lighter meat preparations such as chicken teriyaki, as well as creamy sauces and mild cheeses.
What is the alcohol content (ABV) of this wine?: It is 12.5% ABV.

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