iwine.jp Presents - Winemaker Interview Vol. 2

We had the pleasure of interviewing Ted Lemon (Littorai) and Kazuto Chiba (La Hortensia) on June 15, 2010. We had lunch at Ekki Bar & Grill, a modern grill inside the Four Seasons Hotel Marunouchi that offers premium Japanese beef, the freshest seafood from the Tsukiji fish market, and high-quality vegetables from around Japan. We spoke to Ted and Kazuto about terroir in California, organic winemaking, and wine trends.

iwine.jp Presents - Winemaker Interview Vol. 1

We had the pleasure of interviewing Larry Stone, MS (Rubicon Estate), Russ Weis (Silverado Vineyards), and Maryanne Wedner (Grgich Hills Estate) on May 21, 2010. We had lunch at Bamboo Grassy, a popular Teppanyaki restaurant in Ebisu, Tokyo, and we paired one wine from each of their wineries with Okonomiyaki. Many thanks to Chef/Owner Asao Naganuma, as he was kind enough to create for us three original Okonomiyaki dishes that matched perfectly with each of the wines.

Natural, Organic, and Biodynamic Wines

This section features some of the best wineries of the world dedicated to the art of natural, organic, or Biodynamic winemaking. Most are made completely from grapes that are certified organic.

What's so good about being organic?

Simply put, organic farming lends the wines more genuine flavors with a stronger sense of place and the environment.

Crazy About Sparkling Wines

This page is dedicated to those who love Sparkling Wines. This listing, featured and organized by producer, is one of the most extensive listing of Champagnes and Sparkling wines in Japan. Whether it be a night to celebrate, or just an ordinary dinner with your loved ones, sparkling wine is a perfect companion. 

POP THE CORK and ENJOY THE BUBBLES.

Know Your Varietals

Cabernets aren't only from California and France.

Compare wines of the same varietal, but produced in different regions.

Enjoy the difference in body, aroma, acidity, and taste, and find a new favorite wine!