{"product_id":"grace-wine-grisdekoshu","title":"2024 Grid Koshu | A Classic Dry White Wine That's Approachable and Pairs Well with Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe wine that best showcases the charm of \"Koshu,\" a grape indigenous to Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"グリド甲州メイン\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/250417_72-6_1024x1024.jpg?v=1746687022\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoshu is the most widely used grape varietal for white wine production in Japan[*].\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e[*]Source data: Overview of Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturers and Wholesalers, Taxation Department, National Tax Agency, December 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the wines that best capture the characteristics of Koshu, now loved worldwide, is \"Gris de Koshu,\" first released in 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe taste and cost performance of \"Gris de Koshu\" captivated the SiKiTO staff, who are wine enthusiasts. It is truly exceptional. Named after \"Gris\" (French for gray, referring to the skin color of Koshu) and \"de\" (of), it is a long-selling staple product of the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/250417_72-5_1024x1024.jpg?v=1746691471\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe label design was created by Kenya Hara, one of Japan's leading designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e〈Awards and Achievements (Examples)〉\u003cbr\u003e・Decanter Asia Wine Awards: First gold medal and regional trophy for Asia (2013)\u003cbr\u003e・Appeared in Episode 9 of the TV drama \"Grand Maison Tokyo\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mellow, aromatic dry white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/250417_72-11_1024x1024.jpg?v=1746687022\" alt=\"グリド甲州味わい\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith food pairing as its top priority, this wine offers a fresh and rich aroma, resulting in an approachable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll be surprised by its complex structure, which combines fruit aromas of white peach, pear, orange, and orange peel with elegant floral notes of sandalwood and jasmine, and a hint of white pepper and clove spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough dry, it offers a refreshing acidity balanced with umami, making it a crisp and enjoyable drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoshu, the first Japanese indigenous varietal to be registered in the international varietal list\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/2b93c977a54953f7976f1943b63b24d8_1024x1024.jpg?v=1747123826\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoshu is an indigenous Japanese white grape varietal said to have been discovered about 800 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, it became the first indigenous Japanese varietal to be registered with the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), which allowed its varietal name to be listed when exporting to EU countries, thus increasing its international recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis served as a catalyst for further elevating the reputation of Japanese wine and Koshu wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYamanashi Prefecture, where approximately 95% of Koshu is produced, is also the birthplace of Japanese wine and boasts the highest production volume, making it the center of Japanese wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA winery that expresses the beauty of Japan in wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrace Wine, a traditional top winery in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture, has been making wine for over 100 years. Their greatest focus since their founding has been on cultivating their own grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConvinced that the aroma and taste of wine are determined by the grapes, they cultivate highly concentrated grapes in Japan's top-class sunshine and well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/6a7513d8eb0c7579721ddfbb08e8ca73_1024x1024.png?v=1747124226\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn winemaking, they adhere to a natural style, successfully bringing out the clean taste and umami of Koshu without the chaptalization or acidification that was once common practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/2d4dd91b9962b50d217b3a89d93ce196_1024x1024.jpg?v=1747124164\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 2008, Ayana Misawa has been the head of viticulture and winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe eldest daughter of the fourth-generation owner, Shigetake Misawa, she honed her skills at seven wineries in five countries around the world. In 2014, her \"Cuvée Misawa Akeno Koshu 2013\" won the first gold medal for a Japanese wine at the \"Decanter World Wine Awards,\" the world's largest wine competition! It continued to win gold medals for six consecutive years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/grace_misawaayana.jpg?v=1748333456\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis achievement undoubtedly boosted the global recognition of both Koshu and Japanese wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll grapes are hand-picked, and great care is taken in every step from cultivation to fermentation. The wines, crafted with meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, are now often described as \"wines that express Japan.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease enjoy this classic wine, a staple from a winery that continues to achieve brilliant results on the world stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/edd8c3abf8f35da0d7300c14a6e10d31_b92a6133-75ff-48ed-abd2-768b7511ec05_1024x1024.png?v=1749092512\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sikito.com\/collections\/gracewine\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for a list of Grace Wine products 〉\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiKiTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45122810314927,"sku":"4992686126654","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/edd8c3abf8f35da0d7300c14a6e10d31_ea98be47-eddc-4ab0-975e-3226961d2dc7.png?v=1748421628","url":"https:\/\/sikito.com\/en\/products\/grace-wine-grisdekoshu","provider":"SiKiTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}