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  • Tags: Atsushi Yamanaka, Cave Septime, Domaine Bless, Domaine Mont, Dornfelder, French Panda Sapporo, Gewürztraminer, Hokkaido Wine, Japanese Wine, Jura Savagnin, Kamisato Vineyard, Merlot, Orange Wine, Pinot Gris, Racy Style, Red Assemblage, Rosé Wine, Sapporo Wine, Saumur Red, Skin Maceration, Takahiko Soga, Wine Philosophy, Wine Vibe, Winemakers, Winemaking, Winemaking Philosophy, Winemaking Style, Yoichi, Zweigelt
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🇯🇵 Japan’s Hidden Wine Scene Gewürztraminer like Savagnin and Pinot Gris like Red Wine

A deep dive into the unexpected excellence of Japanese winemaking, beginning in Hokkaido. This sommelier report features tasting notes from the insider-favorite French Panda wine bar in Sapporo, highlighting unique expressions of Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Zweigelt from cutting-edge producers like Kamisato Vineyard, Domaine Mont, Takahiko Soga, and Domaine Bless.

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