Fermented and aged in French barrels. Original Santa Barbara Mission label by Japanese-American sumi-e artist Drew Kataoka. A refreshing citrus fruit aroma and prominent acidity are in perfect balance, resulting in a refreshing aftertaste and a very drinkable wine. (From Bien Nacid Vineyard)
Concept by Nakagawa Wine
Mission Label, which Nakagawa Wine recommends (with a stable supply) as a standard wine and for use by the glass, is a well-balanced and distinctive "California fine wine" that pairs well with food.
What is a mission label?
The author, Drew Kataoka, was born in Tokyo and graduated from Stanford University. She is a multi-talented artist based in the United States, a sumi-e painter, flutist, and poet.
From classical ink painting techniques to paintings using modern subjects, he expresses his work with just one brush. His works are loved by prominent people in various fields, including sports, jazz, politics, and culture.
She is very close friends with Jim Clendenen, owner and winemaker of Au Bon Climat, and asked him to draw the wine labels for Nakagawa Wines.
This is the Nakagawa Wine Original Mission label, which has been familiar to us for many years.
The Mission label's motif is an actual church located in a small Dutch-style town called Solvang in Santa Barbara County.
It is a lovely little church in pastel colors, a little different from the atmosphere of the ink-wash mission labels.
Drew Kataoka
Mission Santa Barbara
Tasting Comments
This wine is very easy to drink, with a pleasant acidity reminiscent of citrus fruits and the richness from barrel aging, giving it a cool aftertaste.
Field Information
Bien Nacido Vineyards
The Bien Nacido Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley is located on a hillside running east to west, where cool breezes from the sea flow in, helping to maintain excellent acidity and allowing the grapes to ripen fully thanks to the sunlight during the day.
Vintage: 2022
Capacity: 750ml
Type: White wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main variety: 100% Chardonnay
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
AVA: Santa Maria Valley
Nested AVAs: Santa Maria Valley
Vineyard: Bien Nacido Vineyard
Winemaker: Jim Adelman
Winemaking: French barrel fermentation
Aging: Aging (approximately 12 months) Some new barrels VTG used
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 13.5%
JAN: 857835003405