Grace Koshu Cuvée Misawa Akeno Vineyard 2020

“Cuvée Misawa Akeno Koshu” was born from the belief in Koshu’s potential. The wine was reborn as a new “wine of terroir” after further research – the “Koshu Misawa Vineyard”.
Koshu grapes grown at the Misawa Vineyard yield extremely low. They are harvested separately by parcel and sometimes even by vine, and then vinified using indigenous yeasts from the vineyard. Malolactic fermentation, which is rare for Koshu, occurs naturally, giving the wine a taste that is distinctly different from previous Koshu wines. With its full-bodied aroma and soft, complex depth, this is a wine that has the potential to age well. The Pinnacle of Koshu!!

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Grace, Koshu Misawa Vineyard, Yamanashi, Japan 2023 – 95 / 100 Points

Volcanic soils and vertical-shoot pruning allow the high-altitude Misawa Vineyard to showcase this century-old family producer’s ‘complete style’, as winemaker Ayana Misawa puts it. The 2023 vintage was fermented using indigenous yeast and aged in neutral French oak barrels with malolactic fermentation. A distinctly more complex, richer expression of Koshu, featuring tropical mango, alongside candied tangerine peel, citrus blossom and mint aromas. These continue on the round, textured palate, alongside orange oil and nutmeg-seasoned yuzu. Spiced and savoury, with a spine of minerality and fresh acidity, leading to a profound finish of dried mango, crushed almonds and melon. Drinking Window: 2025 – 2028.

– Sylvia Wu (4th February 2025).