Coco Farm Winery Siesta Biyori 2022
Sweet white wine, styled as an aromatic, gentle, low-alcohol dessert or aperitif wine crafted to offer refreshing sweetness and easy-drinking pleasure. · Coco Farm & Winery (COCO FARM & WINERY) is an iconic pioneering estate located in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Originally established as a facility supporting the intellectual growth of individuals with special needs, the winery has grown into a globally respected boutique producer known for crafting high-quality, expressive Japanese wines. They collaborate with passionate growers across Japan and practice thoughtful winemaking, achieving high acclaim domestically and internationally.
Vintage: 2022, characterized by a balanced growing season with adequate sunshine and timely rainfall, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving vibrant natural acidity and delicate aromatic profiles.
Type
Sweet white wine, styled as an aromatic, gentle, low-alcohol dessert or aperitif wine crafted to offer refreshing sweetness and easy-drinking pleasure.
Producer
Coco Farm & Winery (COCO FARM & WINERY) is an iconic pioneering estate located in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Originally established as a facility supporting the intellectual growth of individuals with special needs, the winery has grown into a globally respected boutique producer known for crafting high-quality, expressive Japanese wines. They collaborate with passionate growers across Japan and practice thoughtful winemaking, achieving high acclaim domestically and internationally.
Country
Japan, an emerging and increasingly celebrated cool-climate wine-producing country with a burgeoning reputation for elegant, food-friendly wines and unique indigenous varieties like Koshu and Muscat Bailey A, alongside successful cultivation of classic European varietals.
Vintage
2022, characterized by a balanced growing season with adequate sunshine and timely rainfall, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving vibrant natural acidity and delicate aromatic profiles.
Region & Appellation
Tochigi Prefecture, Ashikaga, Japan, utilizing a blend of Japanese-grown wine grapes sourced from trusted vineyards across regions including Hokkaido and Yamagata.
Grape Varieties
A harmonious blend of aromatic Japanese and European white wine grape varieties meticulously selected to produce a fragrant, fruit-forward, and harmonious sweet white wine.
Color & Appearance
Brilliant pale straw yellow with golden highlights, clear and luminous clarity, showing light-to-medium legs that hint at its gentle residual sweetness.
Aroma Profile
Delicate and inviting primary aromas of fresh white peach, ripe pear, yellow apple, and subtle hints of citrus blossom, complemented by gentle honeyed undertones and a clean, refreshing botanical freshness.
Tasting Notes
An exceptionally charming and approachable sweet white wine. It opens with luscious fruit notes on the entry, transitions smoothly across a balanced mid-palate with lively acidity preventing any cloying weight, and finishes clean, refreshing, and pleasantly fruit-driven.
Flavor Profile
Dominated by succulent orchard fruits such as ripe nashi pear, white peach, and golden delicious apple, intertwined with notes of sweet citrus, honey, and a delicate mineral undertone.
Body & Texture
Light-to-medium body with a silky, smooth, and gently enveloping mouthfeel. The natural sweetness and soft texture create a harmonious and comforting tactile impression.
Acidity & Tannins
Medium-plus, refreshing natural acidity that provides a lively spine, cutting through the pleasant sweetness and keeping the wine remarkably balanced, clean, and vibrant without any heavy phenolics.
Sweetness Level
Medium-sweet, featuring a harmonious level of residual sugar that is beautifully counterbalanced by crisp, refreshing acidity, resulting in a luscious yet clean finish.
Alcohol Content
Approximately 10.5% to 11.5% ABV, a lower-alcohol profile that enhances its light-footed, accessible, and leisurely sipping character.
Aging & Oak
Unoaked, fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the pure, expressive fruit character, fresh aromatics, and clean varietal typicity.
Food Pairings
Ideal as an aperitif or paired with light autumn fruit tarts, mild soft cheeses like Brie or Camembert, lightly spiced Asian dishes, or delicate poultry dishes with fruit reductions.
Serving Suggestions
Serve well-chilled at 8-10°C in a standard universal white wine glass. Best enjoyed young and fresh, perfect for casual daytime sipping, picnics, or relaxing afternoons.
Price Range
$20 - $35 USD, representing excellent value for a boutique, handcrafted Japanese sweet white wine.
Quality Assessment
Solidly premium quality tier, highly regarded for its exquisite balance, purity of fruit, and charming drinkability, reflecting Coco Farm's dedication to meticulous craftsmanship.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, gentle whole-cluster pressing, cool temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation using selected yeasts to maximize aromatic retention, followed by light filtration and bottling.
Terroir
Sourced from well-drained, cool-climate vineyard sites with diverse soil compositions, benefiting from favorable diurnal temperature variations that concentrate aromatics while retaining crisp natural acidity.
History & Heritage
Coco Farm Winery began in the 1950s as a grass-roots educational endeavor and has evolved into one of Japan's most beloved and internationally recognized wineries, famously served at international summits and praised by top wine critics.
Interesting Facts
The wine's name, 'Siesta Biyori' ('Perfect Weather for a Siesta'), and its lovely artistic label depicting people relaxing under green trees, embody the wine's philosophy of offering a peaceful, relaxing drinking experience.
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed young and fresh within 2 to 3 years of the vintage to fully appreciate its vibrant primary fruit aromas and refreshing sweetness.
Similar Wines
Grace Wine Koshu-Shru, Mercian Mariko Chardonnay, or off-dry German Kabinett Rieslings.
Notes
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