VOICED : Extreme Japanese winemaker is a natural

The video explores the journey of a Japanese expat who chose to learn winemaking in France, embracing traditional and natural methods. It highlights the challenges of manual vineyard work and the cultural perceptions of winemaking in France. The expat aims to produce wine with minimal machine use, inspired by a winemaking master. Despite challenges, he remains committed to his craft, with aspirations to return to Japan and cultivate wine there. The video also touches on the demand for natural wines in Japan.

What makes the vineyard work particularly challenging?

• The use of advanced machinery

• The lack of proper training

• The extreme weather conditions

• The steep slopes and manual labor

Why did the Japanese expat choose to learn winemaking in France?

• He was fluent in French

• He preferred the American winemaking style

• He believed Americans learned winemaking from the French

• He wanted to stay close to his family

What is a key feature of the expat's winemaking technique?

• Letting nature take the lead

• Following traditional Japanese methods

• Use of synthetic pesticides

• Heavy reliance on machines

What challenge does the expat face with his winemaking approach in France?

• It is considered lazy by others

• It is seen as innovative and widely accepted

• It requires too much technology

• It is too expensive to maintain

Where are many of the expat's wine bottles sold?

• France

• Japan

• California

• Germany