Many people purchase wine for themselves, but there are also many who want to give wine as a gift to someone special. In such cases, it’s not only important to choose the perfect wine for a gift but also to pay attention to the wrapping.
At "CRAFT WINE SHOP," we have started offering gift wrapping services within our online store. This service is perfect for those who want to deliver Japanese wine with a beautiful presentation. In this article, we will introduce recommended Japanese wines for gifts and explain the gift wrapping options available in our online shop.
Japanese Wine Is Recommended for Gifts!
Japanese wine refers to “wine made from 100% grapes grown in Japan and produced domestically.” The quality of Japanese wine has rapidly improved over the past decade, and in recent years, many Japanese wines have gained high international acclaim. As a result, more people are choosing Japanese wine over foreign wines when giving wine as a gift. Here are the reasons why Japanese wine is ideal for gifts.
- A sense of exclusivity
- Familiar and approachable taste
- Easy to pair with food
As mentioned above, Japanese wine is genuinely “Japanese-made wine,” crafted from grapes grown in Japan and produced domestically, fully expressing the Japanese terroir. This gives the drinker a special feeling. Additionally, Japanese wine is known for being easy to drink, even for beginners. Familiar grape varieties in Japan such as Koshu, Muscat Bailey A, and Delaware offer approachable flavors, while international varieties like Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot have delicate tastes, making them enjoyable even for those new to wine. Of course, carefully crafted Japanese wines have complexity, but overall they are elegant and delicate, so you won’t find them difficult to drink. Lastly, Japanese wine pairs well with food. While wine is generally considered difficult to pair with Japanese cuisine, the delicate nature, moderate fruitiness, and refined taste and aroma of Japanese wine complement Japanese dishes without overpowering them. It pairs well with sashimi, sushi, grilled fish, and seafood broth-based dishes, as well as with essential Japanese seasonings like soy sauce, mirin, sake, pickles, and miso, which are often sweet and savory.
Japanese wine contains elements that will surely delight anyone who receives it as a gift. Since it’s a gift given with care, why not choose Japanese wine?
About Gift Wrapping
“CRAFT WINE SHOP,” one of the largest online stores specializing in Japanese wine, has started offering gift wrapping services.
Simply paying attention to gift wrapping can change how the recipient feels about the gift.
To use the gift wrapping service, just select the “Choose Gift Wrapping” button next to the cart button on each product page and complete your purchase.
The wine you purchase will be wrapped in a “Single Bottle Wrapping (Clear Bag & Gold Ribbon)” (385 yen including tax) and delivered as a gift.
Because the bag is transparent, the wine inside is visible, allowing the excitement of the gift-giving moment to be preserved.
The gold ribbon adds a special touch, enhancing the gift-like atmosphere.
Please use this service when giving Japanese wine as a gift to someone important.
CWS Picks! Two Recommended Japanese Wines for Gifts
Here, we introduce two Japanese wines recommended by "CRAFT WINE SHOP." These wonderful wines are sure to please anyone who receives them as a gift. Please use this as a reference.
CruX / THANKS, LOVE ORANGE
The wine “CruX / THANKS, LOVE ORANGE” is notable for its beautiful orange color. It features a stylish and charming label design that suits a wide range of occasions. It uses raw materials from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan’s premier wine-producing region, and is carefully fermented with the grape skins in stainless steel tanks and traditional Georgian clay vessels called “amphorae.” The wine has a floral aroma with notes of orange peel and white peach, and a refreshing taste that pairs well with many dishes. It is especially recommended with oyster gratin, pork sautéed in a sweet sauce, and meunière-style white fish. Please consider using gift wrapping to present this special wine to someone important.
CruX / THANKS, LOVE ORANGE – 1,980 yen including tax
Yamato Winery / Shine! Sparkling
This sparkling wine is produced by Yamato Winery, a long-established winery in Katsunuma Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a high-quality yet everyday-friendly wine, perfect as a gift. Although it is a white sparkling wine, it uses a unique blend of Shine Muscat and Muscat Bailey A grapes. The story behind using the luxurious Shine Muscat, a premium table grape, makes it an interesting conversation piece. The finish has a gentle sweetness reminiscent of cotton candy, characteristic of Muscat Bailey A, making it an easy-to-drink and charming Japanese wine. The floral aroma and fruit sweetness of Shine Muscat, combined with refreshing acidity, bubbles, and a dry finish, make it easy to pair with a wide variety of dishes without worry. Sparkling wine is also a popular choice for gifts, so please consider selecting gift wrapping as well.
Yamato Winery / Shine! Sparkling – 1,782 yen including tax
Summary
If you are giving a gift for any special occasion, please consider choosing Japanese wine. Japanese wine, made in Japan, offers a sense of exclusivity and is easy to drink while pairing well with a wide range of foods, making it a gift that will surely delight the recipient. When giving Japanese wine as a gift through "CRAFT WINE SHOP," please take advantage of our newly launched gift wrapping service. The transparent bag that shows the wine inside and the gold ribbon that enhances the gift-like feel make Japanese wine even more attractive. If you are thinking about giving Japanese wine as a gift, please make use of "CRAFT WINE SHOP."
