EAT | The "Authentic" Tulip: A Glass-Shaped, Single-Serving Wine
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Tulip: The "Authentic" Single-Serve Wine in a Glass
Have you heard of Tulip, the glass wine from the UK that comes in a durable plastic glass? Each 187ml serving is about two standard glasses, offering an authentic wine experience suitable for any occasion, perfect for enjoying on the go.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
Produced at a 5-Star Winery in Melbourne
Tulip was initially pitched on the popular BBC show "Dragons' Den," where entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of investors. Although it didn't secure funding on the show, another investor came forward the next day, and it was picked up by Marks & Spencer, a major UK supermarket chain with 600 stores, quickly becoming a huge hit.
Furthermore, it achieved remarkable sales of 14,000 units at a Rod Stewart concert attended by 19,000 people, creating various "legends." The stylish glass design, rather than a simple cup, has garnered significant support.
Its popularity stems not only from the concept of convenient and stylish wine but also from its taste. Produced at a Melbourne winery certified with a "5-star" rating by Australian wine critics, the medium-dry white wine, made with Chardonnay, offers authentic flavors of citrus and lemon butter, with subtle hints of oak and herbal aromas. It's said to pair perfectly with Japanese cuisine, such as white fish and sashimi.
The red wine, made with Cabernet Sauvignon, features aromas of blackcurrant and spicy oak. It boasts a well-balanced flavor of ripe fruit and chocolate, with a full body and a long finish, making it an ideal match for rich meat dishes.
Tulip offers the convenience of enjoying delicious wine without the heaviness of a bottle or the hassle of opening a cork. It's perfect for those who can't finish a whole bottle, or for anyone who wants to enjoy both red and white. It's sure to be a hit at parties, barbecues, movie nights, sporting events, outdoor festivals, and of course, at home. We invite you to raise a glass and savor the taste.
Tulip White
Varietal | Chardonnay
Winery | Central Victoria 2010
Volume | 187ml
Price | ¥450
Tulip Red
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery | Central Victoria 2008
Volume | 187ml
Price | ¥450
Retailers
Tokyu Department Store FOODSHOW, Hankyu Umeda Ooi Food Hall, all KINOKUNIYA stores, all The Garden Jiyugaoka stores, all AEON Kanto stores, Ikari JR Osaka Store, Deli Festa (Echire Osaka, Echire Takarazuka), Select Market Tokyo Department Store (Tokyo Station), WINE & DINE Ueno Store/Nishi-Ogikubo Store, all AUTHORITY stores