About this wine
Produced by Yuai-kai Winery (brand name 'Voyage de YUUAI') in Kaminoyama, Yamagata, this rosé is an assemblage of estate-grown Chardonnay and Muscat Bailey A grapes. It offers a charming, semi-sweet profile with notes reminiscent of strawberry and raspberry, balanced by a gentle acidity. The grapes are cultivated and harvested by individuals with disabilities as part of the winery's social welfare mission, making this an ethically meaningful and approachable wine.
A gentle, fruit-forward introduction to rosé — its semi-sweet strawberry and raspberry character makes it easy to enjoy even for those new to wine.
Sommelier's Note
"A rare rosé where Muscat Bailey A's charming berry fruit meets Chardonnay's structure — an ethical, everyday-drinking wine from a winery with a genuinely meaningful story."
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with light appetizers, fresh fruit salads, and mild cheeses. In Japanese cuisine, it complements chilled tofu (hiyayakko) and lightly salted vegetable tempura, letting the wine's berry sweetness shine.
When to drink it
Casual weekend lunches, garden parties, and gifting occasions with a meaningful social story.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Chardonnay, Muscat Bailey A
- Style
- Rosé
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-3,500 (estimate, based on sibling wines in the same lineup)
Terroir & Winemaking
An assemblage of estate-grown Chardonnay and Muscat Bailey A from Kaminoyama, Yamagata. Fermented to preserve the fresh berry aromatics of Muscat Bailey A alongside the structural elegance of Chardonnay, resulting in a semi-sweet rosé with charming strawberry and raspberry notes and gentle acidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in Yuai-kai Rosé?
- It is an assemblage of estate-grown Chardonnay and Muscat Bailey A grapes.
- What does it taste like?
- A semi-sweet rosé with charming notes of strawberry and raspberry, balanced by gentle acidity.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Light Japanese dishes such as chilled tofu (hiyayakko) or lightly salted vegetable tempura pair especially well.
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