
Available for the first time on the West Coast, Fattoria al Fiore makes honest and pure wines, with both hybrids and vinifera.
Hokujun is a cross-breed of Muscat used widely in China and Japan, here imparting a richness to the Cabernet.
From the winemaker:
"This wine is made with grapes from Atsushi Yoshida, a passionate winemaker whom I met during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is the second vintage.This time, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Hokujun grapes create a deep, moist finish, perfect for cooking during this cold winter season. Recommended
Ways to enjoy: Clear red fruit, rose, iodine, ginger leaves, and cedar aromas
Enjoy a relaxing wine with family and friends.
Food: Home-cooked meals using shiitake mushroom broth, oden, biryani, and pilaf
Best Time to Drink: Now through 2032.
Best Time to Finish: Approximately 5 days."
Unfined, unfiltered, ØØ
Yoshida Orchard, Kaminoyama, Yamagata - Japan/ Hokujun + Cabernet Sauvignon