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Connecting our feelings
through the power of
Japanese wine.

Countless stories are woven into that one bottle.
"We believe in the miracles created by Japan's natural terrain.
Nagano, Yamanashi, Okayama, and Hokkaido."
The unique grapes, grown in soil that can only be found there, cultivated by nature itself.
In honor of such a miracle, we perfect each bottle with sincere goodwill.
As if writing the breath of the land as a story.
"Grande Polaire" is named after the French words "grande" meaning "great" and "Polaire" meaning "North Star".
We hope that when our feelings, woven into each bottle one by one, are connected to you, they will brighten a page of your life like the North Star.
Grande Polaire will continue to weave new stories.
Connecting our feelings through the power of Japanese wine.

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Grande Polaire
Meritage

Grande Polaire's Top Cuvée, a blend of two varieties in the best balance

This wine is made from grapes from the “Azumino Ikeda Vineyard”, a top quality vineyard in the “Nihon Alps Wine Valley” in Nagano Prefecture. Cabernet Sauvignon grapes create a solid backbone, and Merlot grapes are blended in with a good balance to give depth of flavor. The wine is characterized by rich tannins and a concentrated palate produced by the cool climate.

Region
Nagano
Nagano is suited for cultivating European-style grapes of high quality
Type of wine
red
Type of flavor
full-bodied
Type of grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot
Volume
750ml

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Azuminoikeda Syrah

A unique Syrah wine that brings out the character grapes grown in a cool climate

This wine is made from grapes from the “Azumino Ikeda Vineyard”, a top quality vineyard in the “Nihon Alps Wine Valley” in Nagano Prefecture. The wine has nuances of spicy white pepper and a black cherry-like aroma unique to Syrah grapes grown in cooler regions. The wine itself is rich with smooth tannins that come from the ripeness of the fruit.

Region
Nagano
Nagano is suited for cultivating European-style grapes of high quality
Type of wine
red
Type of flavor
full-bodied
Type of grapes
Syrah
Volume
750ml

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Yoichi Pinot Noir

Charming but deep Pinot Noir grown in the notable grape growing region of Yoichi

This wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes from Yoichi, Hokkaido, which are managed under the relentless attention to detail of the grape growers. It has a floral aroma reminiscent of violets and strawberries, soft tannins, refreshing acidity, and a velvety smooth finish.

Region
Hokkaido
A new winery in Japan that embraces the colder climate
Type of wine
red
Type of flavor
medium-bodeid
Type of grapes
pinot noir
Volume
750ml

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Okayama Muscat Bailey A (Barrel Aged)

Well-balanced Muscat Bailey A with rich fruitiness and oaky aroma

This wine has a soft bouquet, with notes of strawberry and cotton candy distinct to Muscat Bailey A grapes. The flavor is richly fruity due to the use of highly ripe grapes. It is aged in American and French oak barrels to give it a lingering, round taste.

Region
Okayama
The beautiful vines here are cultivated under ample sunny weather
Type of wine
red
Type of flavor
medium-bodeid
Type of grapes
Muscat Bailey A
Volume
750ml

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Yoichi Kerner

A fresh aroma which bring to mind the robuse nature of Yoichi, Hokkaido, with a lush taste like squeezed fruit

This wine brings out fresh and fruity aromas reminiscent of grapefruit and other citrus fruits and green apples, and it is refreshing, crisp, and smooth going down.

Region
Hokkaido
A new winery in Japan that embraces the colder climate
Type of wine
white
Type of flavor
refreshing dry
Type of grapes
Kerner
Volume
750ml

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Koshu

Fresh and Fruity, Japan's Leading Grape Variety

This wine has a fruity aroma and refreshing acidity. The grape juice is fermented at a low temperature to bring out the natural aromas of the grapes, and it is aged on the lees after fermentation is complete to add richness and sharpness.

Region
Yamanashi
One of Japan's foremost famous vineyards and inherits the terroir with a traditional
Type of wine
white
Type of flavor
dry
Type of grapes
Koshu
Volume
750ml

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About

The beautiful natural features of Japan are
interwoven to create beautiful Japanese wine

Our beautiful wine is made using beautiful grapes grown in the beautiful nature of Japan. Grande Polaire shines like none other as a wine that reflects the terroir of Japan. The flavor that comes from our four wineries and the unique character of each of our products shall become a roadmap for the future of Japanese wine.

Here, Japanese wine is refined through
the harmony of grape growers and winemakers

Grande Polaire seeks to speak to the terroir of each of our wineries. In order to bring out the unique character of our products, our grape growers and winemakers work hand-in-hand, sharing their knowledge with each other. From this, our treasured wine is created.

Wine that adheres to a Japanese sense of aesthetics
brightens the time we share with others

Our wine seeks to excite the senses while also being nourishing and satisfying. The pleasant time with Grand Polaire shall bring a deeper connection between people and the food we eat, as well as between the people with whom we share it.

Winemaker Interview
Masayoshi Kudo
Grande Polaire Senior Winemaker
“We do everything we can to create wine
that makes our grapes proud.”
“It is said that wine is a reflection of the land where its grapes were grown.”
“Our passion for creating Grande Polaire wines has focused on sincerely facing the natural conditions, the soil quality and terroir of our four vineyards in Hokkaido, Nagano, Yamanashi and Okayama. Grande Polaire places great importance on the characteristics of the variety of grapes used in its production. When coming back to these fundamentals, as we keep in mind the grape growers that rely on us, we are reminded of the words “create wine that makes our grapes proud.” Because we place such value on the unique aroma and flavor of our grapes, we focus on bringing out the special character of our terroir.”
“I believe that making wine is 80% in the grapes and 20% in the winemaker. Because there is a limit to what humans can do in our role in the process, it is vital to correctly grasp what kind of potential your grapes have and what kind of wine they want to become. Being able to accurately evaluate wine from the previous year and being able to observe wine over a long span of time are traits that every winemaker should acquire. ”
“In 2012, the Grande Polaire winery in Katsunuma went through a complete overhaul, having everything redesigned from their large-scale production equipment to their small lot production. Small-scale distillery wine tanks are being adopted as a measure to improve our ability to adapt to the yield of each row of grapes. Along with the painstaking preparations for small lots, we have prepared a specialized distillation system for premium wine, all in order to make Grande Polaire into the type of wine that makes our grapes proud. In 2018, we will be opening a new vineyard in Hokuto, Hokkaido. ”
“We continue to working on unlocking new potential for Japanese wine while receiving the message from our grapes growing steadily in the varied Japanese terroir and taking pleasure in creating our delicate and beautiful wine.”
Winery

  • Grande Polaire Katsunuma Winery

    Adress
    577, Watazuka, Katsunuma-cho, Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Postal Code 409-1305
    Contact

    0553-44-2345

    *Please double check the number when calling*

    Hours
    of Operation

    10:00-16:30

    Closed on Wednesdays, New Year break and occasional temporary closures.

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  • Sapporo Beer Okayama Winery

    Adress
    1556, Higashikarube
    Akaiwa City, Okayama Prefecture, Postal Code 701-2214
    Contact

    086-957-3838

    *Please double check the number when calling*

    Hours
    of Operation

    9:30-16:30 ( Shop: 9:30-16:45 )

    No fixed closing days.
    Contact directly to confirm availability.

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