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Vineyards were established across North Gyeongsang Province on exactly the kind of hilly terrain that couldn't support rice, and in 1974 South Korea's first domestic wine was produced — Noble Wine, made by the Haitai company. A dedicated winery followed in the late 1970s in Gyeongsan, producing what became the Majuang label using Riesling grapes, in a location officially compared at the time to the Mosel Valley in Germany for its climate. That comparison was optimistic, but the intent was clear: Korea was attempting serious wine, not just a novelty product\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"264-chungpodo-winery-the-vertex","title":"264 Chungpodo Winery The Vertex 2021","description":"\u003ch1\u003e264 Chungpodo Winery The Vertex 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrafted from Andong’s native Cheongsu grapes in South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine carries a nuanced profile: bright lemon zest, green apple, and passion fruit aromas layered with a crisp, scholarly elegance of the poet. Its medium body and lingering finish evoke the steadfastness of Andong’s history, while the clean acidity refreshes like a mountain breeze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWith a 2-stage fermentation process, where whole clusters of Chungsoo grapes are crushed and fermented with skins for 10 days in stainless steel tanks to extract color and tannins. The must is then transferred to stainless steel tanks for an additional 35 days of fermentation at controlled temperatures (20°C), followed by 6 months of aging. 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The winery avoids synthetic pesticides, emphasizing organic compost and cover crops for soil health. Their signature wine Yeoppo’s Dream is crafted with a blend of grapes fermented at low temperatures (12–14°C) in stainless steel tanks to preserve aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eWith a luminous apricot hue and aromas of juicy pear, ripe peach, and sun-kissed apricot, it offers a silky-sweet palate balanced by a refreshing acidity. The 24-hour maceration and cool fermentation preserve its vibrant fruit character, making it an effortlessly delightful sip—best enjoyed chilled at 6–8°C for a crisp, uplifting finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dessert wine combines sophistication with playful ease. Its candy-like sweetness (without added sugars) and low 12% alcohol content cater to those who prefer a lighter, guilt-free indulgence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yeopo Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42755235577954,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/YeopoWInery-YeopoDream.png?v=1776577797"},{"product_id":"vino-castle-vino-festiva","title":"Vino Castle Vino Festiva 2021","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVino Castle Vino Festiva 2021\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Chungsoo from South Korea. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCrafted from 30-year-old vines in Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eAromas of vibrant tropical fruit—melon, starfruit, lime, chamoe (Korean melon), apple, cherry — balanced by crisp acidity and a whisper of sweetness. Subtle notes of acacia honey, and minerals add layers of complexity, while the lingering aroma invites contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking Process: \u003c\/strong\u003eFermented in stainless steel tanks, without malolactic fermentation, and aged for 2 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vino Castle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42755235676258,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/VinoCastle-VinoFestiva.png?v=1776581751"},{"product_id":"yein-hwawon-winery-namsanae","title":"Yein Hwawon Winery Namsanae 2020","description":"\u003ch1\u003eYein Hwawon Winery Namsanae 2020\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003eA blend of Campbell Early, MBA, and Meoru grapes from Korea. 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Cool fermentation and careful maturation allow the pure aroma of wild pears to unfold with understated grace, creating a nose that is subtle yet deep: gentle pear flesh, a hint of blossom, and a fine, almost mineral lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, Clo Nurwa Doré is structured and elegant, with its profile leaning toward dry, light sweetness, finely tuned acidity, and a medium body that feels supple but not heavy. This balance—moderate body, measured acidity, low sweetness, and gentle tannin— makes Clo Nurwa Doré a unique experience even within the broader world of fruit wines. It offers a one-of-a-kind expression of Korean wild pears that is neither rustic nor cloying, but polished, gastronomic, and quietly complex. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal as an aperitif or alongside refined dishes that won’t overshadow its nuance, it is the kind of bottle that invites slow appreciation with layers of restrained flavor and a lingering, elegant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"TPAMultiSection_m28wdqyg.product-page-details-4\" data-hook=\"slot-placeholder-TPAMultiSection_m28wdqyg.product-page-details-4\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nurwa Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42755238133858,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/1339\/1970\/files\/Nurwa-Dore.png?v=1776583882"},{"product_id":"chateau-miso-red-dry","title":"Chateau Miso Red Dry 2024","description":"\u003ch1\u003eChateau Miso Red Dry 2024\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Varietals \u0026amp; Region: \u003c\/strong\u003e100% Campbell Early from Korea\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste Profile: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe nose brims with rich notes of fresh strawberries and delicate hints of red flowers. 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