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VINTAGE 2023
We insist on using grapes grown above 400m in making Grace Koshu.
In the vineyards, in order to reduce the effects of autumn rain, every bunch is covered with a shade (umbrella) and picked at optimal maturity. The grapes will then undergo long gentle pressing.
Our familiarity with the characteristics of the grape variety, individual districts and plots enables us to express Katsunuma's sense of place.
Detail
Basic Data
- Production area
- Katsunuma town (cho), Yamanashi Prefecture
- Grape variety
- Koshu
- Vinification
- Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel
- Type
- White
- Style
- Dry
Tasting Notes
Pale lemon yellow with touches of bright green and pink.
Fresh citrus aromas suggestive of summer mandarins and oranges, intertwined with hints of apple, pear, acacia and succulent white peach.
The attack spreads a rich burst of fruit flavours from well-matured grapes across the palate.
The pleasant acidity outlines the profile, showcasing the excellence of the vintage.
The fruit's richness integrates harmoniously with a slight bitterness in the finish, offering a refined blend of umami and acidity that gracefully continues.
A well-balanced wine, combining ample fruitiness with delicate and refreshing flavours.
Vintage
2023
March to May were blessed with perfect weather conditions with the right amount of rainfall and sunshine, resulting in early budburst, and growth started in good shape. The rainy season also ended sooner, and Veraison set in motion as early as late July, followed by steady fine weather, maintaining vine health.
Amidst the summer heatwave which saw record high temperatures across Japan, Yamanashi experienced minimal rainfall, enabling grape ripening to progress smoothly. Even during the harvest period, there was no impact from typhoons, and grapes ripened at an unprecedented speed.
At Misawa Vineyard, which is 700m in altitude, the harvest of the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon concluded around two weeks earlier than usual on October 22nd, followed by the final harvest of the year of Koshu grapes.
Throughout the harvest period, we were able to secure healthy, high-quality grapes. Both early and late ripening varieties had sugar content levels more than 1 degree higher than the average vintage, resulting in exceptionally full ripeness rarely seen before. It can be said that 2023 is a vintage that promises long-term aging potential, a true "great vintage."
March to May were blessed with perfect weather conditions with the right amount of rainfall and sunshine, resulting in early budburst, and growth started in good shape. The rainy season also ended sooner, and Veraison set in motion as early as late July, followed by steady fine weather, maintaining vine health.
Amidst the summer heatwave which saw record high temperatures across Japan, Yamanashi experienced minimal rainfall, enabling grape ripening to progress smoothly. Even during the harvest period, there was no impact from typhoons, and grapes ripened at an unprecedented speed.
At Misawa Vineyard, which is 700m in altitude, the harvest of the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon concluded around two weeks earlier than usual on October 22nd, followed by the final harvest of the year of Koshu grapes.
Throughout the harvest period, we were able to secure healthy, high-quality grapes. Both early and late ripening varieties had sugar content levels more than 1 degree higher than the average vintage, resulting in exceptionally full ripeness rarely seen before. It can be said that 2023 is a vintage that promises long-term aging potential, a true "great vintage."
2021
March to May was blessed with good weather, with light to moderate rain and low to reasonable sunshine. Budding started off quickly, kicking off steady growth.
The rainy season in June was also mild, with no diseases, and fruit set went well. The rainy season concluded 16 days earlier, sunny weather continued, and maturity started at the end of July.
There was some stagnation due to heavy rain, lack of light, and low temperature in mid-August, but good weather continued from late August onwards, and the delay brought about by the cool summer was recovered.
October was most peculiar. Temperature was high nationwide, but temperature differences between day and night were large. A patient wait for maturation was paid off with a satisfactory harvest.
Award
2015 Grace Koshu, 2016 Grace Koshu both won the Platinum Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
2014 Grace Koshu, 2017 Grace Koshu and 2018 Grace Koshu were awarded Gold Medals.
Grace Koshu
VINTAGE 2023
We insist on using grapes grown above 400m in making Grace Koshu.
In the vineyards, in order to reduce the effects of autumn rain, every bunch is covered with a shade (umbrella) and picked at optimal maturity. The grapes will then undergo long gentle pressing.
Our familiarity with the characteristics of the grape variety, individual districts and plots enables us to express Katsunuma's sense of place.
Detail
Basic Data
- Production area
- Katsunuma town (cho), Yamanashi Prefecture
- Grape variety
- Koshu
- Vinification
- Fermentation and maturation in stainless steel
- Type
- White
- Style
- Dry
Tasting Notes
Pale lemon yellow with touches of bright green and pink.
Fresh citrus aromas suggestive of summer mandarins and oranges, intertwined with hints of apple, pear, acacia and succulent white peach.
The attack spreads a rich burst of fruit flavours from well-matured grapes across the palate.
The pleasant acidity outlines the profile, showcasing the excellence of the vintage.
The fruit's richness integrates harmoniously with a slight bitterness in the finish, offering a refined blend of umami and acidity that gracefully continues.
A well-balanced wine, combining ample fruitiness with delicate and refreshing flavours.
Vintage
2023
March to May were blessed with perfect weather conditions with the right amount of rainfall and sunshine, resulting in early budburst, and growth started in good shape. The rainy season also ended sooner, and Veraison set in motion as early as late July, followed by steady fine weather, maintaining vine health.
Amidst the summer heatwave which saw record high temperatures across Japan, Yamanashi experienced minimal rainfall, enabling grape ripening to progress smoothly. Even during the harvest period, there was no impact from typhoons, and grapes ripened at an unprecedented speed.
At Misawa Vineyard, which is 700m in altitude, the harvest of the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon concluded around two weeks earlier than usual on October 22nd, followed by the final harvest of the year of Koshu grapes.
Throughout the harvest period, we were able to secure healthy, high-quality grapes. Both early and late ripening varieties had sugar content levels more than 1 degree higher than the average vintage, resulting in exceptionally full ripeness rarely seen before. It can be said that 2023 is a vintage that promises long-term aging potential, a true "great vintage."
March to May were blessed with perfect weather conditions with the right amount of rainfall and sunshine, resulting in early budburst, and growth started in good shape. The rainy season also ended sooner, and Veraison set in motion as early as late July, followed by steady fine weather, maintaining vine health.
Amidst the summer heatwave which saw record high temperatures across Japan, Yamanashi experienced minimal rainfall, enabling grape ripening to progress smoothly. Even during the harvest period, there was no impact from typhoons, and grapes ripened at an unprecedented speed.
At Misawa Vineyard, which is 700m in altitude, the harvest of the late-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon concluded around two weeks earlier than usual on October 22nd, followed by the final harvest of the year of Koshu grapes.
Throughout the harvest period, we were able to secure healthy, high-quality grapes. Both early and late ripening varieties had sugar content levels more than 1 degree higher than the average vintage, resulting in exceptionally full ripeness rarely seen before. It can be said that 2023 is a vintage that promises long-term aging potential, a true "great vintage."
2021
March to May was blessed with good weather, with light to moderate rain and low to reasonable sunshine. Budding started off quickly, kicking off steady growth.
The rainy season in June was also mild, with no diseases, and fruit set went well. The rainy season concluded 16 days earlier, sunny weather continued, and maturity started at the end of July.
There was some stagnation due to heavy rain, lack of light, and low temperature in mid-August, but good weather continued from late August onwards, and the delay brought about by the cool summer was recovered.
October was most peculiar. Temperature was high nationwide, but temperature differences between day and night were large. A patient wait for maturation was paid off with a satisfactory harvest.
Award
2015 Grace Koshu, 2016 Grace Koshu both won the Platinum Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards.
2014 Grace Koshu, 2017 Grace Koshu and 2018 Grace Koshu were awarded Gold Medals.
