Hokkaido Vineyards

⏱ 1 min read The Short Version A 2024 Hokkaido wine defies expectations with stalled fermentation, residual sugar, and a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity, aging into aroma rather than overpowering the palate. In This Article Fermentation Follies and the Art of WaitingA Summer Drink with a Side of Mystery The 2024 Meguru from Jiki no Hatake in Yoichi, Hokkaido, arrived with a story of its own—stalled fermentation, residual sugar, and a bottle that defied expectations. Made at 10R Winery during the Murata couple’s ongoing estate construction, this field blend of Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc emerged from…