Introducing "Here Comes the Sun," a robust and elegant wine rooted in the traditions of southwest France. Inspired by the Tannat grape, which thrives in the regions of Madiran and Jurançon, we found that its climate closely mirrors Japan’s, with hot summers and heavy rains. This led us to bring Tannat vines to Japan, and after years of cultivation, we're thrilled with the results.
This deep, richly structured wine blends Tannat from Yamagata and Nagano, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera adding a smooth, velvety touch. Perfectly paired with steak, smoked game, or grilled meats.
Fermenation
Prepared using three distinct methods:
- Grapes were destemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks for 17 days of carbonic maceration at 18°C, followed by gentle pressing.
- 80% of the grapes were lightly crushed after destemming, while the remaining 20% were pressed whole. These were combined in stainless steel tanks and carefully fermented for about a week to extract balanced tannins, then pressed.
- Grapes were destemmed, crushed, and gently pumped over in stainless steel tanks for two weeks before pressing.
The resulting wine was then transferred to oak barrels, where it underwent malolactic fermentation with wild lactic acid bacteria.
Aging
Aged in oak barrels for approximately 12–13 months
Bottling
Unfiltered and unrefined, bottled after sediment removal.
Bottled on: January 25, 2023. The number of bottles: 8,269（750ml）
Tasting Notes
A deep garnet with purple hues, this wine offers an enticing bouquet of dark cherry and cassis, complemented by notes of cedarwood, leaf litter, black pepper, and bittersweet chocolate. The complex aroma combines vegetal and animalistic elements, creating a rich sensory experience. On the palate, it presents bright acidity and a tight structure initially, which opens up to reveal lush fruit flavors in the finish, leading to a long, lingering aftertaste. The tannins are firm yet fine, contributing to a velvety body.
Aging Potential
Best enjoyed from 2024 to around 2030. While it can be savored now, allowing it to mature over the next 6 to 7 years will enhance its smoothness and complexity.
｢陽はまた昇る｣はタナ種を主体にした⾚ワイン。タナ（Tannat）の名はタンニン(Tannin)に由来し渋 みが特徴です。年間の⾬量が多いフランス南⻄部マディラン地⽅の主要な葡萄品種で、現地ではこの 葡萄から⾊が濃く果実味豊かで渋味のしっかりとした⻑期熟成タイプのワインが数多く造られていま す。私たちはこの葡萄なら⽇本でもうまく育つだろうと考え、まず始めに⾜利にこの品種を植えまし た。その後、可能性を探るべく⼭形の契約農家に栽培をお願いしたところ初めての品種にもかかわら ず栽培を快諾してくださいました。そして⼟地との相性もさることながら、彼らの経験と技術によっ てわずか数年のうちに素晴らしい葡萄が収穫できるようになりました。醸造場では葡萄の良さを⽣か すためシンプルな造りを⼼がけました。タナ種の果実味や渋味、酸味、カベルネ・ソーヴィニョン種と バルベーラ種の柔らかな⼝当たりが調和した⼒強く優しい⾚ワインになりました。
