kimunkamuy

The name "Kimunkamuy" comes from the Ainu word "kimundo," which means "mountain god" or "bear god," referring to a waterfall upstream from the river that runs beside the vineyard. We named our wine “Kimunkamuy” because we believe that the wine we make is a gift from the mountain god.

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10R winery

Started in 2012 as a custom crush winery (contract brewery) in Iwamizawa City, Hokkaido. The winery aims to produce high quality wines using only Hokkaido grapes. Under the guidance of oenologist Bruce Gutlove, the brewery aims to bring out the full potential of Hokkaido wines.

Profile of Bruce Gutlove

After graduating from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in oenology, he studied winemaking at several wineries in California, including Robert Mondavi. After working as a wine consultant in Napa Valley, he joined Coco Farm Winery in Japan as a consultant. In 2009, he moved to Hokkaido and started a 10R winery.

Red (Merlot 100%)

It is a Merlot like nothing I have ever tasted before, with strawberry jam and blackberries on the palate, smoky but still a little gentle and fresh, and suitable for long-term aging.

White (Kerner 75%/Chardonnay25%)

The wine is well-balanced, with just the right amount of thickness and acidity, and has a medium smoky body with a slight earthiness to the citrusy flavors of Kerner and the honeyed taste of Chardonnay. The wine is medium smoky, and the fact that you can taste the oak even though it is unoaked is evidence that the Chardonnay's true power has been brought out.