About this wine
Yō no Hatake Pinot Noir is a single-vineyard red from Takizawa Winery, made exclusively from Pinot Noir grown on "Yō no Hatake" (Sun Field) — the south-facing plot within the estate's three vineyards in Mikasa, Hokkaido that receives the most direct sunlight, yielding the estate's most powerful and concentrated fruit. Grapes are fermented with wild yeast and undergo natural malolactic fermentation, followed by roughly ten months of aging in oak barrels (around 40% new), with minimal sulfur added and no fining or filtration. The wine shows ripe raspberry, dark cherry, rose petal, tea, and spice aromas, with a fuller, firmer structure than the estate's other single-vineyard bottlings — silky tannins, balanced acidity, and a long, refined finish.
The fullest-bodied of Takizawa's single-vineyard Pinot Noirs — a great choice for those who want to see how powerful and concentrated Hokkaido Pinot Noir can be.
Sommelier's Note
"The most powerful and concentrated of Takizawa's three single-vineyard Pinot Noirs — a compelling proof point that Hokkaido can produce structured, age-worthy Pinot Noir, not just delicate cool-climate wines."
Food Pairings
A strong match for game and richly flavored meats — roasted venison with berry sauce, duck, or braised beef — as well as mushroom dishes and aged cheeses. In Japanese cuisine, pairs beautifully with miso- or soy-glazed grilled meats and simmered mushroom dishes.
When to drink it
Special dinners, celebrations, or as a gift for wine lovers who appreciate structured, terroir-driven Japanese Pinot Noir.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥4,500-6,000
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Pinot Noir from "Yō no Hatake" (Sun Field), the estate's sunniest south-facing plot. Fermented with wild yeast, followed by natural malolactic fermentation and approximately 10 months of barrel aging (about 40% new oak). Minimal sulfur addition; unfined and unfiltered.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Yō no Hatake Pinot Noir different from Takizawa's other single-vineyard Pinot Noirs?
- It comes from "Yō no Hatake" (Sun Field), the estate's sunniest south-facing plot, which yields the most powerful and concentrated grapes of the three vineyards, giving the wine a fuller body and firmer structure than the Kazenohatake (Wind Field) bottling.
- What does it taste like?
- Ripe raspberry and dark cherry fruit layered with rose petal, tea, and spice notes, supported by silky tannins and balanced acidity, finishing long and refined.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Game meats, duck, and richly flavored braised dishes, as well as mushroom dishes and aged cheeses; in Japanese cuisine, miso- or soy-glazed grilled meats work particularly well.
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