Yoshi Sparkling Chardonnay Night Harvest
嘉 スパークリング シャルドネ ナイトハーベスト
Takahata Winery
Chardonnay
About this wine
Yoshi Sparkling Chardonnay Night Harvest is a flagship sparkling wine from Takahata Winery in Yamagata, built around Chardonnay grapes picked during the winery's signature night harvest, when the coolest temperatures of the day help preserve the fruit's aromatic potential and natural acidity. The cuvee is a careful blend of several base wines, including a portion aged sur lie, resulting in a pale lemon-yellow sparkling wine with fine, persistent bubbles. It shows bright citrus and white-flower aromatics leading into a crisp, dry palate with a savory, umami-tinged acidity that makes it food-friendly across a wide range of cuisines.
An easy-drinking, food-friendly sparkling wine that's a great introduction to Japanese sparkling Chardonnay.
Sommelier's Note
"The night harvest technique gives this sparkling Chardonnay an aromatic lift and savory depth that punches well above its everyday price point."
Food Pairings
Versatile enough to open any meal: pairs well with sushi and sashimi, tempura, grilled white fish, and creamy pasta or poultry dishes. The umami-driven acidity also stands up to dashi-based Japanese dishes.
When to drink it
Great as an aperitif or an all-purpose sparkling wine for the dinner table and casual celebrations.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay
- Style
- Sparkling
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Vintage
- NV
- Price Range
- ¥2,300-2,800
Terroir & Winemaking
Chardonnay grapes are hand-harvested at night to keep them cool and protect delicate aromatics. The cuvee blends several base wines, including a sur lie-aged component, before final assemblage and bottling as a dry sparkling wine.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Yoshi Sparkling Chardonnay Night Harvest taste like?
- It offers bright citrus and white-flower aromas with fine, persistent bubbles, leading into a crisp, dry palate backed by a savory, umami-like acidity.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Its versatile acidity makes it a natural match for sushi, sashimi, and tempura, as well as creamy pasta, poultry, and light Chinese dishes.
- Why is it called 'Night Harvest'?
- Takahata Winery picks the Chardonnay grapes at night, when temperatures are at their lowest, to protect the fruit's delicate aromatics and natural acidity before blending.
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