{"product_id":"muscat-bailey-a-box","title":"Muscat Bailey A Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eA three-bottle selection exploring the origins of Japanese wine through its most iconic grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuscat Bailey A, created by Zenbei Kawakami—the “father of Japanese wine”—is one of Japan’s most important red grape varieties. Known for its lightness, softness, and red-fruited character, it is often approachable, yet capable of far more depth depending on how it is grown and interpreted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box brings together three distinct expressions from Tokyo, Nagano, and Okayama. From immediate and playful, to experimental and modern, to structured and refined—these wines offer a way to understand where Muscat Bailey A comes from, and where it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/products\/good-day-sunshine-2023\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"good day sunshine 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGood Day Sunshine 2023\u003c\/a\u003e – Fujimaru Winery (Tokyo)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light and vibrant Muscat Bailey A from Fujimaru Winery, an urban winery based in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Tokyo, working with grapes sourced from Ibaraki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of strawberry, red plum, and pomegranate are layered with fresh greens and delicate floral notes. On the palate, cherry and raspberry meet a subtle hint of pink grapefruit, supported by moderate acidity and a bright, juicy character. A faint natural spritz from fermentation enhances its lightness and drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike their usual barrel-aged style, this vintage focuses on freshness and immediacy. Fermented with wild yeast and bottled without added sulphites, it offers a direct expression of the grape’s natural charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/products\/under-the-sun-2024-candy-pop\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Under the Sun 2024 “Candy pop”\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUnder the Sun 2024 “Candy pop”\u003c\/a\u003e – Aperture Farm and Winery (Nagano)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA modern interpretation from Nagano, made from 80% Muscat Bailey A and 20% Merlot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine opens with a gentle spritz, revealing layers of American cherry, cassis, strawberry, violet, and blueberry. Alongside its bright fruit, there is a subtle savoury character reminiscent of plum dashi. Light-bodied and low in alcohol, it remains balanced and versatile across a wide range of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated by winemaker Ryo Tanabe, who studied Muscat Bailey A at its origin in Niigata before working with the variety, this wine reflects a contemporary rethinking of the grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/products\/muscat-bailey-a-2023\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Muscat Bailey A 2023\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuscat Bailey A 2023\u003c\/a\u003e – domaine tetta (Okayama)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA more structured and refined expression from domaine tetta in Okayama, made from 25-year-old estate-grown vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAromas of raspberry, cassis, and confiture are layered with notes of cinnamon, caramel, and dried herbs from oak ageing. While dry on the palate, the aromatic profile gives a subtle impression of sweetness. Flavours of black plum and cassis are supported by vibrant acidity and soft tannins, leading to an elegant and persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than emphasising the variety’s often candy-like character, this wine focuses on balance, precision, and clarity—demonstrating the full potential of Muscat Bailey A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBundle Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e€145 → \u003cstrong\u003e€137.75 (5% off)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis box is offered at 5% off the total price of the individual bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than selecting each wine separately, it is designed as a cohesive way to experience the range of Muscat Bailey A—from its most accessible form to its more structured expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not simply a three-bottle set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a way to explore how a single grape—created in response to Japan’s climate—continues to evolve today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the light, immediate style of Tokyo, to the experimental approach in Nagano, to the structured expression from Okayama, each wine reflects a different interpretation of Muscat Bailey A. Together, they offer a complete picture of the grape and its place in Japanese wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose new to Japanese wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone curious about Muscat Bailey A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovers of light, food-friendly red wines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrinkers interested in natural and minimal-intervention styles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose who want to understand Japanese wine through tasting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest served slightly chilled (10–16°C). These wines pair well with a wide range of dishes, from Japanese cuisine such as yakitori and miso-based dishes to grilled meats, tomato-based pasta, and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLearn More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the origins of Muscat Bailey A, read our journal article:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho Is the “Father of Japanese Wine”?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/blogs\/japanese-wine-journal\/who-is-the-father-of-japanese-wine-zenbei-kawakami-and-the-origins-of-muscat-bailey-a\"\u003ehttps:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/blogs\/japanese-wine-journal\/who-is-the-father-of-japanese-wine-zenbei-kawakami-and-the-origins-of-muscat-bailey-a\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GUBI GUBI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57111857234251,"sku":null,"price":137.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/7252\/9245\/files\/MBA1.jpg?v=1777041727","url":"https:\/\/gubi-gubi.nl\/products\/muscat-bailey-a-box","provider":"GUBI GUBI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}