Introducing special limited edition labels created by popular artists that are only available at the wine festival! Natural wine & food lineup and special live performers also announced! (“Ogawa Wine Festival in metsä -2024 spring-” information release 3rd edition)

Metsä Village (Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture) is one of the largest facilities in Japan where you can experience the Nordic lifestyle.3Month16 Sunday (Sat),17The natural wine event “Ogawa Wine Festival” will be held for the first time on Sunday. We will be introducing special event-limited wine labels drawn by popular artists, an announcement of the lineup of wines to be exhibited, food workshops, and performers from a wide range of music genres who will enliven the wine festival.

The two days of enjoying domestic natural wine while savoring natural food are about to begin!

 

1. Event-limited wines are specially designed by popular artists!

Popular artist Tomoki Watanabe^■Original label by. Musashi Winery's first single Chardonnay still wine, which sold out in an instant.PENPEPE”, this is a special design drawn just for the limited edition wine of this event.

①Limited wine redKANPAI 2023 “Limited Label” (photo right)

Musashi Winery2023Nouveau of the year, Little Prince("Red")A slightly sparkling wine. Unfiltered and unfined. Beautiful bright dark reddish purple bubbles,KANPAIThe best taste in the history of release. This is truly a celebratory wine suitable for the first edition of this wine festival!

In 2023, the climate is favorable for grapes with high temperatures and light rain, and the average sugar content is23Perfect level of degree. The grapes are in good condition, and the process of not destemming the grapes results in a wonderful balance of tannins and acidity.30 ℃Brewing period at low temperature(8Days)We used a method to extract the pigment from the pericarp and bring out the individuality of the little prince. It has an effervescent finish so that it can be drunk without aging, and can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. Storage period is approx. 2 Although it lasts only a few months, it is not strained until just before bottling, and the Surlie method is used to bring out the flavor. This year, we have created a particularly strong effervescence, allowing you to enjoy both the delicious flavor and the exquisite sensation down your throat.

Grape variety: Kokoji grown in-house from Ogawamachi100%, Yeast: Natural yeast, Alcohol content:12%

Impression: Ripe cassis, blackberry, raspberry, as well as apricot and plum.

Cuisine: Meat-based Chinese food, Italian food, fried food, etc.

 

②Limited edition white wine “Ogawa Yama Sauvignon”Blanc de Noris 2021 Mizunara “Limited Label” (left photo)

If chilled to below 10°C, you can enjoy a crisp taste, and at room temperature, the aftertaste is long and the pleasant aftertaste of fruit and new oak oak aromas lasts for a long time. full bottle 282 Limited edition of this very rare wine and very high quality wine. 100Only books are available for advance tickets to the Ogawa Wine Festival!

Although the yield of Yama Sauvignon in 2021 was nearly half of the previous year, the quality of the grapes itself was perfect, and the grapes were harvested at their best in terms of sugar content and ripeness. Choose the harvest time2 We focus on achieving sufficient sugar content and depth of flavor by dividing the process into several batches.9 ℃before and after85Fermented for a day, then placed in a stainless steel tank without straining. 2 After being stored for several months, the whole thing was transferred to new Mizunara oak barrels, and the21Aged for months using the Surlie method. The whole bunch is pressed without destemming, and the juice is squeezed with gentle pressure that does not bring out the color of the fruit skin. The slight redness that appeared during the aging period has disappeared, and although it is unfiltered and unfined, it can be drained.2The process is repeated to create a wine that is natural yet clear until the end. Finished in a brand noir that shines in gold.

Grape variety: Yama Sauvignon grown in-house from Ogawamachi100%, Yeast: Natural yeast, Alcohol content:12%

Impression: Karin, pear, mandarin orange, ripe figs, incense and vanilla lingering from new Quercus oak barrels.

Dishes: Meat dishes such as kabayaki eel, conger eel sushi, raw oysters, mackerel, or braised pork or tonkatsu

 

【Now On Sale! ] Advantageous "Premium Ticket" that comes with limited edition wine and available only in advance(limited wine×Tasting & shopping coupon×(Comes with original wine glass)

■ Sales price:

① 5,000Yen premium ticket:Limited red wine(4,500Equivalent to yen)+ Can be used within the wine festival1,500Yen worth of tasting and shopping coupons+original wine glass

② 10,000Yen premium ticket:Limited white wine(9,000Equivalent to yen)+ Can be used within the wine festival3,000Yen worth of tasting and shopping coupons+original wine glass

*Can be used on both March 3th and 16,17th.　

*Rental glasses are not eligible for "Tasting & Shopping Voucher"

Click here for details and notes on the premium ticket sales site

https://ogawawinefes2024metsa.peatix.com

 

2. Introducing our selected wine lineup

①　Featured winePICK UP

“Little Prince Ogawa2020extremes'

As the name ``Extreme'' suggests, this wine is made using super-ripe Shokogo grapes that have been harvested to the maximum extent possible, and is aged in new American oak barrels to achieve the highest level of deliciousness.

“Manju is scary2021'

A fragrant wine with an overwhelming presence of Merlot by blending just a small amount of Merlot with Little Prince. Our desire to create Japanese wine that is uniquely Japanese led us to choose the name of the wine from Japanese culture and Rakugo. As the story goes, it's so delicious that you'll want to keep it all to yourself.

“Little Prince Ogawa2021 Mizunara'

The Japanese mountain grape variety Kokoji is aged in domestic Mizunara barrels. Mizunara, also known as Japanese oak, is a wine for connoisseurs with an oriental aroma and a refreshing taste.

②　Introducing some of the other lineups

• Musashi Winery

・Ogawayama Sauvignon2022 Blanc de noirs (White stainless steel tank Yama Sauvignon100% (White wine made from our own black grapes, completely pesticide-free)　

・Koko Ogawa2021(Red Stainless Steel Tank Little Prince100% In-house completely pesticide-free, Surlie manufacturing method)

・Manju is so scary2021 Mizunara (Red Domestic Quercus Kokoji)89%, Merlot11% In-house completely pesticide-free, Surlie manufacturing method,2Mixed varieties)

・Koko Ogawa2020 Oak (Red French Oak Little Prince100% Completely pesticide-free in-house, aged in old oak barrels, deep concentration and flavor)

- Cidre2021(Apple low-malt beer made with fertilizer-free apples grown in Azuma Town, Gunma Prefecture) and more

• coco farm winery

-2019Petit Manseng Sparkling ・2022　Field notebook ・2021first movement

• Okunoda Winery

-2022Anemone Chardonnay　　-2022Anemone Merlot　　　-2018HIYAKE VINEYARD

 

Three.【FOOD] Natural gourmet food that goes well with winePICK UP

　①　Cafe ten-sen × kopi amana  Rice flour stone oven pizza bread, organic granola,50Double-washed and steamed roasted coffee beans

　②　Chichibu Yamanami Cheese Factory　Chichibu natural cheese

　③　Two rabbits, three rabbits　Raw ham, raclette cheese

　4　CURRY&NOBLE Strong woman　spice curry

　⑤　ginger caterpillar　Fermented ginger ale and cocktails using it

 

Four.【CRAFT】Natural Market WorkshopPICK UP

　①　GREEN FIELD FLOWERS　organic flower(seasonal tulips), home-grown pesticide-free vegetables

　②　Handmade candle and lifestyle shop Touakarito　 Handmade candles, selected favorite everyday items

　③　Part-time building　Wooden mini lantern making workshop, wooden wine glasses, goblets, chocos and other woodworking products

 

Five.【MUSIC] Introducing unique artists who will enliven the wine festival　

①　-Naive duo-(acoustic reggae unit)Cast:3/16(soil) ① 11:30 ② 13:30

An acoustic reggae unit that excavates sounds from the fields of Higashichichibu Village, the only remaining village in Saitama Prefecture. The groove, created without pesticides or chemical fertilizers, is loose, slow, and relaxing music that is full of nutrients.

 

②　Negi Page and Negi Rockman Brothers (Rock)Cast:3/16(soil) ① 12:00 ② 14:00

Fukaya City Unofficial Tourism Ambassador Band. I'm singing about love, peace, cats, and beer.♪We tend to be told to stop drinking alcohol and instead play music, but we appreciate your support.♪Vocalist Nagayama is on Gun TV's Karachan.3He is an interesting person who won the week.

 

③　Penpepe Triad(JAZZ）Cast:3/17(Day) ① 11:00 ② 13:30

 Born in Okinawa and living in Ogawamachi.DrGathered at the call of Katsuya IkeharaSpecial Jazz Unit. Gt Mamoru Ihara,BsWelcoming Shiki Morohashi, a gemStandard JazzWe will deliver mainly.

 

4　mirei(acoustic)Cast:3/17(Day) ① 12:00 ② 14:00

I've been singing for 30 years   After having two children, she performs 200 times a year with a guitar in hand.  Lyrics　　

Composer activity

Playing sounds from everyday life that are familiar and comfortable, and deep into the roots of the earth

appreciate

A singer who prays to maintain a deep connection with customers.

 

"Ogawa Wine Festival" in metsä -2024 spring-'

It's the season where you can feel the signs of spring, and the attached Moominvalley Park is5On this special anniversary weekend, enjoy two days of natural food and natural wine. Our own grapes are grown completely pesticide-free, without even using Bordeaux liquor.100%Used without supplementary sugarSO2Producing authentic natural craft wine with no additives  Produced by “Musashi Winery”! How about a relaxing weekend where you can enjoy delicious food and shops at natural gourmet restaurants, live music, and workshops with a glass of wine in hand?

■ Date and time:2024 Years3 Month16 Sunday (Sat),17Free admission on Sunday

■ Time:10:00-16:00 (Canceled only in case of heavy rain)

■Location: metsä Aukio, Nordec Square

■ Details:https://metsa-hanno.com/event/30147/

■Sponsor: Ogawa Wine Festival Executive Committee/Musashi Winery Co., Ltd.

 

<^■Limited wine package design Tomoki Watanabe profile>

Born in Tokyo in 1980. Picture book author. He presents works such as paintings, birds, and objects, mainly in solo exhibitions. He writes poetry, comics, plays the piano, creates daily calendars, teaches painting at welfare facilities, participates in the Tokyo Marathon,200He is active in an incoherent manner, traveling around the country hitchhiking more than a dozen times. The ``Pepepe Daily Calendar'' is very popular because it has a lot of sense and humor.

https://suetomii.wixsite.com/tomoki