Kimura Cellars NICO Series Sauvignon Blanc 2024
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A new challenge: cloudy Sauvignon
Kimura Cellars is a winery run by Japanese winemakers Shigehisa and Emiko Kimura. Almost all work is done by the husband and wife duo, making it a true boutique winery.
Founded in 2008, the winery purchased its own vineyards in 2018 and continues to release carefully crafted wines.
What arrived this time was a Sauvignon Blanc from the new "NICO Series."
The name comes from the Kimura family's beloved dog, NICO, and NICO's paw prints are printed on the label.
So, what's inside?
I was surprised when I tasted the wine that just arrived: it was completely cloudy!
Cloudy Sauvignon Blanc is rarely seen in New Zealand and is a unique style of wine.
The aroma is dominated by grapefruit , typical of Marlborough, but when you drink it you can directly taste the strong umami flavor.
It has a delicate flavor reminiscent of Japanese citrus fruits such as yuzu and kabosu , and has a memorable bitter taste like the white pith of a citrus fruit .
The effervescent, fizzy feeling and tingling acidity that are unique to young wines are very pleasant to taste.
The aftertaste is drier than regular Sauvignon Blanc, and you can also feel the minerality in the aftertaste .
The wine is made by blending 40% fruity wine aged in the usual way in stainless steel tanks, and the remaining 60% is wine fermented with wild yeast in old barrels.
In other words, it combines the best of both the clear flavor of fruit and the deep, complex flavor .
The blended wine is then bottled without filtration and shipped as a very cloudy wine.
When I visit various wineries, I often have the opportunity to taste the wine before it is filtered, and it is often very flavorful.
However, most wines are filtered before being shipped to make them clearer, which tends to make the flavor clearer, but can also reduce complex flavors.
However, this new NICO series Sauvignon Blanc does not aim for a clean finish, but remains cloudy, resulting in a flavorful finish.
Kimura says he wants this wine to be "a wine that brings a smile to your face."
I think what's needed to make people smile is the desire to "entertain and surprise people." From this wine, I felt the "spirit of hospitality" that is unique to Mr. Kimura, a former hotelier.
The paired meal is...
- Chicory and shrimp salad
- Yellowtail Carpaccio
- Herb Sauteed Chicken
- Gaiyan
This seems to be a perfect fit.
When you're ready to drink it, turn the bottle upside down to even out the cloudiness before enjoying it!
About the Winery "Kimura Cellars"
KIMURA CELLARS is a family-run winery run by Japanese owner Shigehisa Kimura.
Kimura studied wine brewing and viticulture in New Zealand and gained experience working in cultivation and brewing at several local wineries before founding Kimura Cellars in Marlborough in 2009.
Based on the concepts of "wine where you can see the face of the maker" and "producers who are close to consumers," we carefully create wine using organic farming methods.
In 2018, they finally started growing grapes in their own fields, and are now focusing even more on organic farming methods.
The "Home Block Vineyard" mark on the wine label is proof that the wine was made with our own hands from start to finish.
The Kimura Cellars logo is a cherry blossom representation of the new shoots of the fern (koru), a symbolic plant of New Zealand. The fern is a symbol of New Zealand and represents "new beginnings," "growth," and "harmony."
It seems that Kimura's wines are often enjoyed on special occasions such as wedding anniversaries.
About Marlborough
Marlborough is the heart of New Zealand's wine region.
Marlborough has ideal natural conditions for grape growing, such as abundant sunshine and large temperature differences throughout the day, and more than 80% of New Zealand's wine is produced there.
Among them, Sauvignon Blanc, characterized by its crisp acidity and overflowing fruitiness, is produced in overwhelming quantities and is loved worldwide for its unique character. In addition, Pinot Noir, with its rich berry fruit flavor, is also popular among red wines.
Kimura Cellars Nico Series Sauvignon Blanc 2024
| item | Content |
|---|---|
| Winery Name | Kimura Cellars |
| Country of Origin | new zealand |
| Origin | Marlborough |
| kinds | white |
| Grape variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% |
| capacity | 750ml |
| others | |
| remarks | Screw Cap |
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