About this wine
Kazenohatake Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard flagship red from Takizawa Winery, made exclusively from Pinot Noir grown in "Kazenohatake" (Wind Field) — the oldest of the estate's three plots in Mikasa, Hokkaido, planted around 2005/2006. Grapes are destemmed and crushed, macerated for 10-14 days, fermented with wild yeast, and aged about nine months in old French oak barrels with minimal sulfur and no fining or filtration. The wine shows a translucent ruby color with aromas of raspberry, black cherry, rose petal, clove, and damp earth, leading to a light-bodied palate with rich fruit, bright acidity, and soft, savory tannins.
An elegant, approachable Japanese Pinot Noir — let it breathe in the glass to open up its aromas.
Sommelier's Note
"Takizawa's oldest vines distilled into a single bottle — a pure, structured expression of Sorachi's cool terroir that rivals Pinot Noir from far more established regions."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with roasted duck, grilled venison, mushroom dishes, and spiced roasted carrots. Also matches soy-based Japanese dishes such as yakitori, sukiyaki, and miso-simmered mackerel, as well as seared tuna or bonito and soft-ripened cheeses like Brie.
When to drink it
Intimate dinners, special celebrations, or a gift for cool-climate Pinot Noir lovers.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥4,500-6,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Noir from the estate's oldest plot, "Kazenohatake" (Wind Field), planted circa 2005-2006. Hand-harvested with strict berry selection; destemmed and crushed. Macerated 10-14 days, fermented with indigenous wild yeast, spontaneous malolactic fermentation, aged approximately 9 months in used French oak barrels. Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur addition.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Kazenohatake Pinot Noir taste like?
- Raspberry, black cherry, rose petal, clove, and damp earth aromas lead to a light-bodied palate with bright acidity and soft, savory tannins.
- What food pairs well with it?
- It pairs beautifully with duck, venison, mushroom dishes, and umami-rich Japanese fare like yakitori, sukiyaki, and miso-simmered mackerel.
- Is Kazenohatake different from Takizawa's other Pinot Noir bottlings?
- Yes. Kazenohatake (Wind Field) is a single-vineyard bottling from the estate's oldest plot, distinct from the winery's Hinohatake (Sun Field) and Kodachinohatake (Grove Field) Pinot Noir cuvees, which come from separate plots on the same estate.
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