Operated by Jun Co., Ltd., the online shop "wa-syu OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOP" (hereafter "wa-syu"), which promotes the enjoyment of Japanese wine, has added new wines to its lineup.
This time, the "L'ORIENT" brand produced by Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd. has arrived for the first time.
Let's take a closer look at the details.
About Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd.
Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd. is one of the representative wineries of Yamanashi Prefecture.
Its history runs deep, beginning in 1938 when it launched the "Shirayuri Wine Joint Brewing Cooperative" together with neighboring grape growers.
Later, in 1952, Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd. was established, and today Takao Uchida serves as its third-generation representative.
In 2021, its white wine made from the indigenous Japanese grape Koshu, "L'ORIENT Katsunuma Koshu 2019," was awarded the top honor of Platinum at the "Decanter World Wine Awards 2021" organized by the British wine magazine Decanter. The winery consistently introduces wines from the Orient that stand shoulder to shoulder with Western wines in both name and reality.
It is no exaggeration to say that Shirayuri Winery is one of Japan's representative wineries, holding an essential presence for Japanese wine.
About "L'ORIENT"
"L'ORIENT" is a brand developed by Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd.
More than 50 years ago, Takao Uchida traveled to the south of France to master winemaking techniques. Driven by his passion to "craft Eastern wines that can rival the West," he named the brand "L'ORIENT," meaning "the Orient" in French.
Incidentally, the Katsunuma area where Shirayuri Winery is located is a region ideally suited for grape cultivation in terms of both climate and terroir.
Within its well-drained sandy soils, there are areas with finer sand and others covered in stones, allowing grapes with distinct characteristics to be harvested even within small vineyard plots.
The winery considers being "local" as the foremost principle of its winemaking.
Regarding cherishing the local community as the foundation of producing delicious wine, they approach everything from grape cultivation to winemaking with passion.
If you would like to know more about Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd., please check out the following original content from "wa-syu."
Click here for the special feature "First Arrival! From a Long-Established Katsunuma Producer. In Pursuit of Deliciousness to Rival the West! Shirayuri Winery's 'L'ORIENT'"
https://wa-syu.com/blogs/feature/new_arrivals_shirayuriwinery
wa-syu's Selection of "L'ORIENT"
The lineup of "L'ORIENT" series products selected by wa-syu this time is packed with unique character.
First are wines that let you taste globally recognized Koshu and sophisticated blending techniques.
・LORIENT Trio 2019 / GI Yamanashi
・LORIENT Katsunuma Koshu 2021
・LORIENT Chardonnay 2020 / GI Yamanashi
In addition, there is precious brandy crafted utilizing grape pomace. Its bottle design is also alluring.
・LORIENT Uchida Grape Brandy Oak Aged Barrel Koshu
・LORIENT Uchida Grape Brandy Koshu
And then there are novelty items made using cherry blossoms and cherries. You can take out the flowers or fruits, float them in your glass, and enjoy.
・LORIENT Sakura Wine
・LORIENT Sakuranbo Wine
Alongside Japanese wine representing Japan, this lineup also features brandy, cherry blossom wine, and cherry wine.
Be sure to check out the details here.
Click here for the "Shirayuri Winery" item list
https://bit.ly/3RipTJ3
Experience the World of "L'ORIENT" at wa-syu!
Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd.'s vineyard management and winemaking are overseen by Managing Director Keiya Uchida.
Led by him, the winery conducts various experiments in its own vineyards—ranging from yeast research to soil analysis—while reviewing vineyard productivity and continually striving to enhance quality through a diverse range of initiatives every day.
Shirayuri Winery Co., Ltd. continues to produce Japanese wine recognized by the world.
Why not experience their worldview for yourself at wa-syu?
Reference
Click here for the special feature "First Arrival! From a Long-Established Katsunuma Producer. In Pursuit of Deliciousness to Rival the West! Shirayuri Winery's 'L'ORIENT'"
https://wa-syu.com/blogs/feature/new_arrivals_shirayuriwinery
Click here for the "Shirayuri Winery" item list
https://bit.ly/3RipTJ3
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