Miyazaki Prefecture Gokasecho Specialty Products and Souvenirs: Gokase Wine

Nestled in rich nature atop a hill at 660 meters stands Gokase Winery.

A climate with large temperature swings and pure water nurtures grapes with an exquisite balance of sugar and acidity.

“We wanted to make wine using 100% locally grown grapes.”

With that wish, the winery opened in 2005.
Wines made from freshly harvested grapes have a juicy, fruity character.
Please enjoy wines made from 100% Gokase-grown grapes, filled with the scent of the earth.

Wine Introductions

■ Niagara (white, sweet — most popular)
Grape variety: Niagara
This white wine made from the table grape Niagara has a beautiful golden color.
Aroma reminiscent of osmanthus with added fresh notes makes for a pleasantly refreshing sweet wine.

■ Delaware (white, slightly sweet)
Grape variety: Delaware
The pale yellow hue of Delaware is easy on the eyes in this white wine.
Its citrus-like aroma and fresh acidity pair well with a wide range of meat dishes.

■ Chardonnay (white, medium dry)
Grape variety: Chardonnay
Chardonnay shows a lovely pale yellow-green that evokes Gokase’s spring buds.
Its lively acidity is refreshing and leaves a clean finish.
This crisp, slightly dry style pairs well with fish-based Japanese cuisine.

■ Campbell Early (rosé, slightly sweet)
Grape variety: Campbell Early
This slightly sweet rosé locks in the grape’s fresh fragrance and natural sweetness.
Its vivid color is as striking as a sunset pouring over Kuwanochi.

■ Yuhi (red, dry)
Grape varieties: Merlot, Petit Verdot
Merlot and Petit Verdot were aged carefully in barrels for one year.
This light-bodied red balances gentle acidity and tannin for easy drinking.

■ Juju (sparkling, white)
Grape variety: Niagara
Keeping Niagara’s characteristic aroma, this sparkling version transforms it into a crisp Niagara.
It has a refreshing mouthfeel.

■ Oubu (sparkling, rosé)
Grape variety: Campbell Early
A sparkling wine made from the table grape Campbell Early.
Enjoy its mature, developed flavor.

■ Ryoka (sparkling, white)
Grape variety: Chardonnay
A sparkling wine made from Chardonnay, featuring youthful, fresh fruit aromas and moderate acidity.
It is dry and sharp in taste and pairs excellently with fish dishes.

■ Akane (red, dry)
This is a half bottle (360 ml).
Named Akane to evoke the beautiful autumn sunset skies visible from Gokase Winery.
A Merlot-dominant red.
Akane, finished dry, rested in stainless tanks for a light taste.
It features gentle tannins and clean acidity.

Other options include half (360 ml) bottles of Niagara, Rosé, and Chardonnay.