甲州，已經是近年Blind Tasting酒局常見的身影

木村拓哉和Grace Wine自然應記一功

但這些年來的甲州由以往索然無味且鰥寡的印象

漸漸發展成清新酸爽帶Umami旨鮮和礦物石感的代表

才扭轉甲州過去在酒局中出現時被質疑嫌棄的身份

一躍成現在意外、驚訝甚至佩服的形象

就像這支甲州被揭曉身份時一樣，全場驚艷…

滿以為是來自山梨、山形或甚長野時

卻在背標看到滿滿的德文，唯一讀懂的只有Rheingau這字

全場從驚艷到震怒也不消一刻間

但這次被唾棄的不再是甲州，而是那用心又黑心的酒主

利申： 我不是酒主

Koshu that speaks in German instead of Japanese…

What truly makes the difference is the acidity and structure.

This beauty from Rheingau imprints with higher acidity and delivers in a much firm and linear structure. The backbone is built on umami and stoney mineral which makes a huge difference from those Japanese Koshu.

Tho full of citrus, he offers a bit more roundness and weight, along with the ripe apple and exotic white flower notes follow with a touch of sea breeze notes.

Keeping him a bright, focus and delicious one!

And keeps you thinking about how terroir reflect on a simple and pale white…