28/07/2025
How's your summer break going?
Last weekend, we went on a little family camping trip to the edge of Limburg, in the south of the Netherlands.
We stayed at one of our favorite types of campsites: Natuurkampeerterreinen—nature campsites that prioritize sustainability, simplicity, and connection with the outdoors (and with fellow campers!).
One of our favorite parts of camping? Camp meals—and of course, we bring along a few special bottles of Japanese wine for outdoor sipping.
This time we brought:
🍷 Domaine Nakajima “Petillant Rosé 2022” – Dry, crisp, and refreshingly summery, made from Kyoho grapes with vibrant fruit notes. Perfectly easy-drinking under the sun.
🍋 Cave d’Occi “penguin 2023” – Bright citrus aromas (lime, grapefruit), white flowers, and green apple. Chilled, clean, and just right for a hot summer day.
🌿 Botanical Life “vin-shu plus rouge 2023” – Made from Japan’s native Muscat Bailey A. Aromas of red plum, cranberry, umeboshi, and shiso. Best enjoyed slowly as the sun sets.
In other news: we're heading back to Japan this Thursday! We'll spend about three weeks meeting producers—both familiar and new—to find more delicious Japanese wines to share with you.
See you soon from Japan, and in the meantime: wishing you all a joyful summer holiday!
📦 Please note: we’re closed July 19 – Aug 24. Orders placed during this time will ship starting Aug 26.
