A youthful, expressive nose of apple and apricot leads into a rich, fruit-driven palate balanced by crisp, lively acidity. Left to hang into late autumn — unusually late for Hokkaido — the grapes reached full ripeness, giving the wine real depth alongside its characteristic freshness. It shows differently to different tasters and has the structure to keep developing in bottle, with the acidity expected to soften and integrate further with time. A complete, well-balanced vintage with genuine aging potential.