Grape: Bailey AVintage: 2021Type: Red Produced from the hybrid Muscat Bailey A grape in Yamagata, this red wine represents a modern look at Japanese natural viticulture. The Grape Republic estate utilizes manual harvesting and low-intervention protocols to preserve the high natural acidity of the fruit. Spontaneous fermentation occurs with native wild yeasts inside neutral clay amphorae and stainless steel tanks, avoiding heavy extraction techniques. The wine matures on its fine lees and is bottled entirely unfiltered, unfined, and with zero added sulfur. It radiates a clear purple-ruby color, releasing lively aromatics of wild strawberry, fresh red cherry, and blue flowers. On the palate, the light-bodied frame is exceptionally juicy and direct, focusing on an energetic, low-extraction fruit presentation. Soft, delicate tannins provide a smooth structural grip that coordinates nicely with a clean line of mountain acidity. Savory underscores of wild herbs add depth across the fluid core. It finishes completely dry and crisp.
