Coco Farm and Winery 2021 Here Comes The Sun 750ml

Alcohol Volume : 13%

Variety : Tannat 86 %, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%, Barbera 1%.
Vineyard : Kaminoyama, Yamagata. Takayama, Nagano. Maebashi, Gunma.
Type : Red (Tannat)
Region : Tajimacho, Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture

Year : 2021
Winemaker : Coco Farm and Winery
Closure :
Volume : 750 ml

Food Pairing : Sauted shiitake mushrooms from Kokoromi Academy, charcoal-grilled venison, grilled eel, simmered vegetables in Chikuzen-ni style, tender beef steak, teriyaki yellowtail, classic boeuf bourguignon, bacon-wrapped asparagus, and rosemary-roasted chicken thigh.

Wine description :

Introducing “Here Comes the Sun,” a robust and elegant wine rooted in the traditions of southwest France. Inspired by the Tannat grape, which thrives in the regions of Madiran and Juranon, we found that its climate closely mirrors Japans, with hot summers and heavy rains. This led us to bring Tannat vines to Japan, and after years of cultivation, we’re thrilled with the results.

This deep, richly structured wine blends Tannat from Yamagata and Nagano, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Barbera adding a smooth, velvety touch. Perfectly paired with steak, smoked game, or grilled meats.

Fermenation
Prepared using three distinct methods:

1. Grapes were destemmed and placed in stainless steel tanks for 17 days of carbonic maceration at 18C, followed by gentle pressing.
2. 80% of the grapes were lightly crushed after destemming, while the remaining 20% were pressed whole. These were combined in stainless steel tanks and carefully fermented for about a week to extract balanced tannins, then pressed.
3. Grapes were destemmed, crushed, and gently pumped over in stainless steel tanks for two weeks before pressing.

The resulting wine was then transferred to oak barrels, where it underwent malolactic fermentation with wild lactic acid bacteria.

Aging
Aged in oak barrels for approximately 1213 months

Bottling
Unfiltered and unrefined, bottled after sediment removal.

Bottled on: January 25, 2023. The number of bottles: 8,269750ml

Tasting Notes
A deep garnet with purple hues, this wine offers an enticing bouquet of dark cherry and cassis, complemented by notes of cedarwood, leaf litter, black pepper, and bittersweet chocolate. The complex aroma combines vegetal and animalistic elements, creating a rich sensory experience. On the palate, it presents bright acidity and a tight structure initially, which opens up to reveal lush fruit flavors in the finish, leading to a long, lingering aftertaste. The tannins are firm yet fine, contributing to a velvety body.

Aging Potential
Best enjoyed from 2024 to around 2030. While it can be savored now, allowing it to mature over the next 6 to 7 years will enhance its smoothness and complexity.

Tannat(Tannin)