Grace Koshu Hishiyama...
Platinum medal and Best Asia White Decanter World Wine Awards
Country - Japan
Region - Yamanashi province
Grape Varieties - Koshu 100%
Alcohol by volume - 11.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Grace Winery
Tasting notes - Ethereal and elegant, similar to the Kayagatake but like the bigger brother – more depth on the nose, this has melon but also peach, minerality in there in spades from the complex granite soils found in the Hishiyama district. Again the remarkable freshness and elegance of the Koshu is present but with a linear, crisp, length with gorgeous mouth watering acidity and wonderful minerals and peaches on the finish - this leans towards a classy Albariño or Cru Chablis.