Waiting for the Moon
There is a wine called « Tsuki wo matsu » . It is a slightly sweet white wine with a rich and beautiful flavor, made from the Kerner grapes grown in Yoichi, Hokkaido by Coco Farm Winery.
« Tsuki wo matsu »
Means "Waiting for the Moon" into japanese.
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According to the winery, the name of the wine comes from a saying byTouri Nakane, a scholar of the Edo period, which goes, "Wait for the rising moon and do not pursue the falling flowers." This saying was written on the wall of a village school founded by Nakane in Sano. (From "Nihonjin no Eichi" by Michifumi Isoda, Shincho-Shinsho)
I love this wine and drink it every season. What I like most about it is its poetic name.
What kind of grape is Kerner?
"Kerner grapes, which were approved in 1969, are now considered a masterpiece of modern German grape breeding. The variety is named after Justinus Kerner, a doctor and songwriter from Wurttemberg who in the 19th century recommended drinking a glass of wine as a natural remedy. Today, Kerner grapes are cultivated not only in Germany, but also in Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and even in the UK and Canada. According to the statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in 2014, Kerner grapes are cultivated on 57.3 hectares in Hokkaido, Japan. We were attracted to Kerner grapes by their bright aroma, fresh acidity, and rich fruitiness, so we asked Yoichi's contract farmers to grow them for us."
This white grape was not born naturally, but through crossbreeding. As it was born in Germany, which is further north than Hokkaido, it has a major characteristic of cold resistance that can withstand temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius
« Tsuki wo matsu »
"Waiting for the Moon."
I remembered a song by a musician here.
It's by Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn is a Canadian singer-songwriter. His music style spans from folk to jazz-influenced rock, and his lyrics cover a wide range of topics such as human rights, environmental issues, politics, religion, and more.
Throughout his over 40-year career, Cockburn has released 34 albums.
Personally, my favorite album by Bruce Cockburn is "2nd".
The snowy landscapes of Canada also remind me of the natural beauty of Hokkaido...
Enjoying "Waiting for the Moon" while drinking a glass of wine by Bruce Cockburn.
Let's savor the wine and music together.
