About Omomuki
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu, Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥1,797
- 720ml, tax included
Omomuki is a barrel-fermented white wine from Yamato Budoshu's Mineral series, blending Koshu grapes with Chardonnay and vinifying the wine in oak casks. The blend balances Chardonnay's fruitiness with the aroma of wooden cask, in a dry style. Its name, meaning 'taste, elegance and thoughtfulness,' reflects the winery's intent for a wine that is heartfully tasteful.
A distinctive expression within Yamato Budoshu's Mineral series: Koshu's understated delicacy, given extra dimension by Chardonnay and a gentle touch of oak.
New to wine?
An approachable introduction to Japanese cask-aged whites — Chardonnay's familiar fruitiness softens Koshu's delicate character.
Food Pairings
The cask-aged Koshu-Chardonnay blend pairs well with roast chicken, grilled white fish in butter sauce, and mild semi-hard cheeses; its gentle oak character also complements creamy pasta dishes.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners and casual gatherings where a food-friendly, oak-accented white is welcome.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Koshu and Chardonnay grapes, fermented and aged in oak casks to produce a dry white wine balancing Chardonnay's fruit character with wooden-cask aromatics. Bottled at 720ml.
About the producer
Yamato Budoshu Co., Ltd.Steward of Koryu, Japan's oldest Koshu vine at ~130 years old.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1913Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name 'Omomuki' mean?
- Omomuki is a Japanese word meaning 'taste, elegance and thoughtfulness' — the winery named the wine to convey a heartfully tasteful character.
- What grape varieties are used in Omomuki?
- Omomuki is a blend of Koshu, Japan's signature indigenous white grape, and Chardonnay, fermented and aged in oak casks.
- Is Omomuki a dry or sweet wine?
- Omomuki is a dry white wine, with good balance between Chardonnay's fruitiness and the aroma of wooden cask.
- What food pairs well with Omomuki?
- Its oak-accented, fruit-forward profile pairs well with roast chicken, butter-sauced white fish, tempura, and creamy pasta dishes.
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