Description
70 Years Old Vine of Merlot from Kikyogahara 桔梗ヶ丘
Goichi Wine was founded by Goichi Hayashi in 1951, planting his first vine – Japanese grown Merlot that he brought back from the neighboring prefecture, Yamagata with his son who majored in agronomy at a university. They launched a vineyard with one Merlot vine in their motherland – Kikyogahara where they challenged to grow Merlot in their estate. They have practically succeeded viticulture with application of reduced chemical and organic compost, and technically conduct disease management by rain-cut covers over the vine rows and paper-cover placed one-by-one onto each grape bunch during ripening period.
4 Star Winery – Japan Winery Award 2024
Innovative Hayashi-Smart Vine Training System to Produce Mature Merlot
Estate grown Merlot aged in French oak barrels. The aroma reminiscent of black fruits such as blackcurrants and blackberries and the aged aroma combine to create a strong taste.
Bronze – Japan Wine Competition 2024
Data
| Variety (Cultivar) | Estate grown Merlot |
|---|---|
| Winery | Hayashi Winery |
| Origin | Shiojiri-city, Nagano |
Pairings
- Beef stews
- Steaks
