2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Koshu
Region Yamanashi
Soil Complex and diverse soils, Including large granite formations
Fermentation Vessels Large oak casks and stainless steel tanks
Production Details The Hishiyama district lies at 500–600 m in Katsunuma. Every bunch is protected with a rain shade; selected vineyard fruit is harvested by hand, then fermented and matured in large oak casks and stainless steel tanks. The producer describes the finished wine as dry.
Tasting Notes Brilliant pale yellow with a green tinge; lemon, lime, acacia, coriander, cumin and mineral aromas; smooth and dry, with citrus fruit, mineral character and firm, elegant acidity.
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Koshu
Classification GI Yamanashi
Region Yamanashi
Soil Diverse, Complex terrain with large granite formations
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Pressing Method Gentle Pneumatic Pressing
Production Details Fruit was hand-harvested at optimum maturity, fermented under temperature control and matured in stainless steel tanks. The Hishiyama district is reported at 500–600 m; the exact-vintage Japanese listing also describes rain-shaded fruit from selected vineyards, hand harvesting, and stainless-steel fermentation and storage.
Tasting Notes Pale lemon with greenish hues; lemon, lime, acacia, coriander, cumin and flinty mineral aromas; bone-dry and smooth, with ample acidity, citrus fruit and a fresh mineral finish.
Food Pairing Sushi and sashimi; grilled white fish; goat-cheese salad; tempura
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Koshu
Region Yamanashi
Soil Soil rich in varied granite fragments
Elevation 500.0 meters
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes were trained on a long-cordon system adapted from the traditional pergola to restrict yield, harvested by hand in small lots, and fermented and matured in stainless steel. A separate exact-vintage listing recommends serving at 7–10°C and states 'Fined/filtered: Yes' without distinguishing the two operations.
Tasting Notes White flowers, flint, green apple and lime; lemon, citrus pith, salinity and white pepper on a crisp, finely etched palate; dry, light-bodied and high in acidity.
Food Pairing Oysters, sashimi, nigiri sushi, seafood, and salt-grilled chicken or fish
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties Koshu
Drinking Window 2018–2019
Region Yamanashi
Elevation 500.0 meters
Harvest Dates Early October
Fermentation Vessels Stainless steel tanks
Tasting Notes Soft, floral nose; white flowers, citrus, saline character and creamed rice; expansive palate with good acidity and length.
Critics Ratings 87
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