Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy with age

When I first tried this wine locally, I was amazed at how different it had been. It was completely different from the wine I had tasted in Japan a year earlier.

That's because this Sauvignon Blanc is a wine that changes dramatically with age .

"I think it's delicious now," says Koyama Kohei calmly.

However, he looked at the wine industry person who was with him and said,

"No, no, this is... a pretty amazing wine!"

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Ingredients and brewing

The wine used is 100% organically grown Sauvignon Blanc .
In fact, these ingredients come from the same fields as "URLAR," which is also produced by Mr. Koyama.

The difference is in how they are made .
After hand-picking, the whole bunch is placed into an open barrel without removing the stems .
There is no low-temperature control, and the wine is fermented at room temperature with skin contact for about two weeks .
The lees are stirred once a day to extract flavor and aroma from the skins and seeds.
The wine is then destemmed and aged for 5 months in old barrels before being bottled unfiltered.

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Taste and Aroma

The first thing that catches your eye is the vibrant golden color .
It stands out from the typical transparent green of Sauvignon Blanc.

The aroma is of red apple, mango, quince, and a hint of honey.
Rather than the impression of passion fruit or citrus, the rich and deep flavor of ripe fruit comes to the forefront.
Smooth texture, a minerality that tickles the palate, and a long-lasting finish.
This is a unique full-bodied style that goes beyond the boundaries of Sauvignon Blanc.

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Pairing suggestions

The depth of this wine is apparent from its astonishingly wide range of pairings .
It goes especially well with Japanese food.

■ Japanese cuisine

• Tempura (shrimp, whiting, vegetables)
  The aroma and texture of the oil are in perfect harmony.

• Pork and Chinese cabbage hotpot / Chicken with shaved ice The gentle sweetness and sourness go well with the soup stock and condiments.

■ Western style

• The grilled pork loin + mustard sauce wine is thick enough to complement the meat and seasonings.

• White mold cheese (Brie, Camembert)
  The aged aroma and fruity flavor resonate together to create a sensual aftertaste.

■ Chinese food

• Fried chicken with sweet and sour sauce
  The savory aroma of the fried chicken and the sweet and sour flavor of the sauce go perfectly with the fruitiness of the wine. The minerality helps to wash away the oil.

• Sweet and Sour Pork with Black Vinegar The deep acidity of the black vinegar, the richness of the fruit, and the sweetness of the sauce with a hint of honey all blend together.

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lastly

A funky, meticulously designed bottle that overturns your image of Sauvignon Blanc.
This is an amazing white wine that is packed with Koyama Kohei's "playfulness and ability to predict the future" and is definitely worth experiencing .

About the Winery "Green Songs"

"Green Songs" is a winery run by Japanese winemaker Kohei Koyama.

After working in the business world in Tokyo and London, Kohei moved to New Zealand in 2011 to pursue a career in winemaking.

He studied grape growing and winemaking at Lincoln University, becoming the first Japanese person to graduate with honors. He then studied winemaking in New Zealand and California, and in 2014 he partnered with Atamai Village in the Nelson region to establish his own winery.

Atamai Village is a community that operates orchards and farms, with the common goal of living a life that places as little strain on the global environment as possible.

Kohei is also the head vineyard manager at URLAR, a winery in Gladstone, Wairarapa. URLAR is owned by Nishi Yoichiro, the eighth generation owner of Nishi Sake Brewery in Kagoshima Prefecture.

Currently, Kohei is mainly active at Gladstone, and is expanding the range of winemaking by further enhancing the Green Songs lineup. We have high expectations for his future success.

About Wairarapa

Wairarapa is located in the southeastern part of New Zealand's North Island, and is easily accessible - just an hour's drive from the capital, Wellington - making it a popular resort destination.

The subregion of this region, called Martinborough, has climate and soil conditions similar to those of Burgundy in France, and is known as one of the world's top producers of Pinot Noir.

Green Songs Funky Sauvignon Blanc 2020

item	Content
Winery Name	Green Songs
Country of Origin	new zealand
Origin	Gladstone, Wairarapa
kinds	white
Grape variety	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2020
Alcohol content	12.0%
capacity	750ml
remarks	Screw Cap

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