Tap-Kop
タップコップ
Yoichi's cool maritime terroir through minimal intervention
Tap-Kop is a boutique natural winery in Yoichi, Hokkaido, producing minimal-intervention wines that express the cool, maritime terroir of the region. Taking its name from the vineyard site, the winery works with cool-climate varieties — Pinot Noir, Lemberger, and white grapes — vinified with wild yeast and minimal sulfur addition to let the land speak directly through the glass.
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タプ・コプ レンベルガー
Tap-Kop Lemberger
RedLemberger
Produced by Ryosuke Kondo at his Tap-Kop farm in Mikasa, Hokkaido, this rare Japanese expression of Lemberger (Blaufränkisch) reflects the cool, volcanic-influenced terroir of the region. Kondo, a pioneer of natural winemaking in Hokkaido, employs minimal intervention, avoiding synthetic chemicals and fertilizers to allow the grape's true character to shine. The wine is characterized by its vibrant acidity, elegant structure, and nuanced fruit profile, often displaying notes of dark cherry, forest floor, and subtle spice. It is a testament to the potential of cool-climate viticulture in Japan, offering a sophisticated, terroir-driven experience that is highly sought after by collectors.
タップコップ ブラン
Tap-Kop Blanc
WhiteChardonnay
The white wine from Tap-Kop, Yoichi — fermented with wild yeasts and aged with minimal intervention to express the cool, mineral character of the estate. Clean stone fruit aromatics, bright acidity, and a precise finish typical of Yoichi's volcanic maritime terroir.
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Tap-Kop Pinot Noir
RedPinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Tap-Kop in Yoichi, expressing the cool maritime terroir with vibrant red berry character, elegant acidity, and silky tannins. Fermented with wild yeast and minimal sulfur — the vineyard speaks directly through the glass.
Who Is This For?
For lovers of natural, terroir-driven wines from Japan's most exciting cool-climate wine region
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does 'Tap-Kop' mean?
- Tap-Kop is the name of the vineyard site in Yoichi, Hokkaido, where the winery is located. The name is rooted in the local landscape and reflects the winery's deep connection to its terroir.
- What grape varieties does Tap-Kop work with?
- Tap-Kop focuses on cool-climate varieties suited to Yoichi's maritime climate — Pinot Noir and Lemberger for reds, and Chardonnay for its Blanc.
- How are Tap-Kop wines made?
- Minimal intervention throughout: wild yeast fermentation, minimal to no sulfur additions, unfined and unfiltered bottling — to express the vineyard as directly as possible.