▼Winery Comment▼
This year, there was very little rain, creating an extremely harsh environment for the grapes.
However, in terms of producing quality wine grapes, it may have turned out to be a favorable condition. As a trade-off, I also experienced a significant loss, with three trees in my vineyard withering. It was a season that once again made me keenly aware of the difficulties of working with nature.
Despite such a year, we were once again able to acquire Steuben grapes from Mr. Morishita of "Takanohana," whom we have sourced from every year.
Last year, we performed a light maceration, resulting in a light red? or rosé?-like wine. However, I felt that the characteristic bitterness of this varietal tended to emerge even with a short maceration period. Therefore, this year, we opted for a Blanc de Noirs method using direct press, without maceration, to produce a Pet Nat (Pétillant Naturel).
Perhaps due to the low rainfall, Steuben, which usually has a strong red fruit impression, this year boasts a ripe aroma and taste reminiscent of tropical fruits like peaches, cherries, mangoes, and passion fruit, filling the mouth and creating an enchanting, endlessly enjoyable wine that is sure to please everyone.
Fermentation proceeded almost to completion, so residual sugar is not abundant, but it finished with a natural sweetness and impressive fruitiness. The gas pressure is moderate for a Pet Nat, right on that comfortable edge of not quite gushing. The fine, flavorful lees ensure that it can be enjoyed deliciously to the very end.

Varietal: Steuben 100%
Origin: Kubote, Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture
Sulfites, Chaptalization, Acidification: None

　　Volume: 750ml
　　Producer: Agricool
　　Type: Rosé・Sparkling
　　Taste: Dry
Alcohol: 11.5%