Koyama

Rue de Vin (Hideaki Koyama)

Deux Robes Violettes Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011

2022/5/6 with Japanese style bincho charcoal grilled ribeye with wasabi and shoyu, shishito peppers, bamboo shoots in dashi and rice with peas. I found this at a shop and the aging conditions seemed questionable, so I was prepared for whatever. Indeed, at first the nose seemed a little browned out, but the palate still had acidity and flesh - blueberry at first. With a couple of hours of air, though, the nose brightened up, with dark berries. There’s also green pepper and smoky herbs - an interesting angle on Japanese claret. — 3 years ago

Koyama

Central Otago Riesling 2013

Revisited after several months (new bottle) and find it more engaging. my palate liked it more this time. rustic and #delectable — 10 years ago

Koyama

Waipara Pinot Noir 2018

Ted
9.2

Upon opening the bottle there was lots of smoke. Kind of obnoxious. That goes away after half an hour and you really start to get that red cherry fruit. Light color with some cloudiness. It’s growing on me. — 4 years ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Josh, Ron and 9 others liked this

Rue de Vin (Hideaki Koyama)

Chardonnay 2011

A nice and mineral start... The fruity tartness comes through in the end. — 9 years ago

Koyama

Williams' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Honey honey 🎶 — 7 years ago

Fukurokuju shuzou

Ippaku suisei junmaiginjo unpasturised Miyamanishiki

I found very nice non-smoking Yakitori-bar in Nishi-Koyama. We can enjoy craft beer and Nihonshu:-) — 8 years ago

Ichiro and Soshi liked this

Koyama

Pearson's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Fragile nose in the beginning, but boy is the body fun: fruity and light, rippling with red berries, currents and woody elements. The 2013 is fun and fresh, opening well after it breathes for a spell; might age for a few years and see what the result is. — 10 years ago