Detail red Lesprit Terre de Yoichi

HIRAKAWA WINERY

Lesprit Terre de Yoichi

Sawamachi, Yoichigun Yoichicho, Hokkaido

27,000

G 4,500

Dark color, luscious nose of ripe black cherries, cassis, mulberries, prunes and stewed strawberries, with nuances of chocolate, cocoa, mint, sweet spices, nutmeg, black pepper, licorice and the damp air of an autumn forest. The palate is smooth with a fresh acidity. The palate is smooth, with a fresh, crisp acidity, pleasantly juicy fruit, and youthful, yet smooth, dense tannins that linger on the pleasantly long finish. The body is gentler than usual, but the flavors are rich and delicious, yet smart and precise, with the potential to age for 5-10 years.