In addition to aromas of red fruits, you can also feel nuances of fresh black currant and small plum.
In addition, the essences of spices and herbs reminiscent of licorice, mint, and dill add a refreshing touch.
The taste is full of fruitiness and crisp acidity, with fine, delicate tannins.
A subtle umami flavor hidden within the fruitiness leads to a finish.
Xander Soren worked as an executive at Apple Inc. for 20 years, where he worked with Steve Jobs on the creation of world-changing digital music such as the iPod, GarageBand, and iPhone ringtones.
He has had a strong love for Japanese culture since he was a child, and in 2012 he set out to create California wines that complemented the Japanese cuisine he loves most in the world.
The winery welcomes Shalini Shaker, who has worked at such prestigious wineries as Williams Selyem, Stags Leap, and Roar, and was named Best Winemaker at the 2015 San Francisco International Wine Competition, as its winemaker, and is committed to producing wines in accordance with the Burgundy winemaking philosophy.
These carefully crafted wines are produced in small quantities of less than 100 cases of each item from carefully selected vineyards such as Santa Rita Hills and Sonoma Coast, and their complexity and delicacy make them a perfect match for Japan's seasonal ingredients.