Grand Polaire Japanese Wine Set - Nagano Furusato Chardonnay with 3 Types of Pickles

Nagano Furusato Vineyard’s Chardonnay is a dry yet soft Japanese wine with a rich aroma reminiscent of pineapple and a hint of oak. It has been recognized with the Bronze Prize at the 47th International Wine and Spirits Competition, 2016. Wine: White, dry　　 Best drinking temperature: 10-12℃. Food Recommendations: Fried shrimp, grilled chicken, etc. Characteristics: Dry, yet soft, this Japanese wine harmonizes the rich aromas of oak and pineapple. The winemaker Grand Polaire creates wines that celebrate the Japanese climates of Hokkaido, Nagano, Yamanashi, and Okayama, bringing out the individuality of their domestic grapes in well-balanced wines. Located near the Chikuma River, Sapporo’s own vineyard, Furusato Vineyard, was established in 1975 in the Asakawa River basin area, which is known for its natural scenery. Pickled garlic from the Shirakami Mountains Try Tomiya Shoten’s original pickled garlic, which features garlic from the mountain ranges of Shirakami Sanchi, and the innovative transparent soy sauce that has recently been gaining popularity in the world of gastronomy. Eaten as-is, this pickled garlic is a zesty palate-cleanser; while it can also be chopped up and sprinkled over any salad or pasta dish to provide crunch and contrasting flavor Akita Myoga Pickles (Ume Jiso Flavor) Featuring Akita prefecture’s zingy myoga (Japanese ginger), these myoga pickles can be chopped up and used as condiments, while the juice can amp up any dressing or sauce. Yuzawa Warabi and Kelp Pickled in Soy Sauce Delicious on it’s own as a snack, or as a side dish to complement rice, these pickles will pep up your palate. This product is made with warabi (bracken) from Akita Prefecture, kelp from Hokkaido, and soy sauce from Ishimago Shoten, a brewer in Yuzawa.