Wine Education and Tips
Why can the same kind of wine be 1,000 yen or 10,000 yen? An importer breaks down what is inside the price (grapes, winemaking, packaging, shipping, liquor tax, exchange rates, distribution) and recommends bottles by price band, from the 2,000-yen everyday to a special day.
The real difference between white and red is not color but method, whether the skins are macerated with the juice. Compare taste, tannin, temperature and food pairing, explained simply for beginners.
Great Italian wine for the weeknight table, in the 2,000 yen range. Cheap does not mean dull. A Tokyo-based importer explains how to spot real value, why southern Italy wins on everyday wine, and how to choose bottles that suit Japanese food.
Federico, an Italian wine importer based in Tokyo, explains how to choose wines that complement Japan's autumn table. Discover the best Italian grape varieties and regions to pair with matsutake, sukiyaki, and hot pot.
Every year on the third Thursday of November, the world counts down to Beaujolais Nouveau...
"Body" in wine refers to the sensation of weight and fullness you feel when you...