KUNOH CONVALLARIA PINOT NOIR 2020

In Umami we trust. A Japanese winemaker working in New Zealand, Yuki Nakano is known for his ultra-attentive, delicate style, with the sensitivity as if he were making sake instead of wine.

Most natural winemakers prioritize making wines that they personally enjoy drinking. However, Yuki, who used to be a strict sommelier, takes it a step further by making wines that he believes would pair well with certain dishes. He recognizes that wine has a long history of being paired with rich Western food cultures that include butter, oil, and meat. However, his own cultural background is different. While working as a sommelier in Kyoto's fine dining establishments, he often struggled to find the perfect wine for certain dishes. As a result, he decided to create wines that he himself would enjoy pairing with food. This philosophy is reflected in his charming labels adorned with flowers, which are designed by his friend, a Japanese artist named Sacco.

100% Pinot Noir / 97% clone 667 and 3% clone 115. 95% whole bunches fermented 20 days / 3% Carbonic Maceration 5 days / 2% on skins 10 days. Aged in barrels 9 months. No filtration, fining and additives.