2021 Grace Wine Gris de Koshu

Grace Vineyard |Yamanashi |Koshu
Grace Vineyard's most approachable example of Koshu, inspired by the white wines of Alsace.
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The Gris de Koshu is an ample, textured version of the Koshu grape which was inspired by the voluptuous Pinot Gris wines of Alsace.

Koshu is typically a little reserved, a quietly complex variety that inspires contemplation This was built to be delicious on release and ready for early consumption.

The 2012 vintage of this wine was the first Asian wine to win both a Regional trophy and a Gold medal in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards. It's an important cuvee for Japan, one of the first Japanese wines to announce their quality to the world.

Inspired by the potential of Pinot Gris when visiting Alsace, our 4th generation owner started making the first vintage of this wine in 1999. The name 'Gris de' is derived from 'Gris', which stands for the colour of the Koshu's skins, and 'de' which means "of".
We started making the wine with an eye on the future, that one day Japanese wines will be part of our dining culture, and our wines will accompany not just dining tables at home, but also in restaurants throughout the country, as a wine that is best in bringing out the characteristics of Koshu. Gris de Koshu was also the label served at the celebration party to commemorate the Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine, Yoshinori Osumi, Professor Emeritus of Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Region: Yamanashi, Japan
Blend: Koshu (100%)
ABV: 12.00%
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92 Points - "Nashi pear and gentle musky perfume, a little spice and Japanese ginger, subtle and fragrant. Light in body with a quiet pithy crunch to texture, pink grapefruit and cool feel and a long finish. One of the best releases to date. What a fine drink. Touch and go for 94 points." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

91 Points - "Pale, almost watery colour, the bouquet mineral, flinty, almost slightly volcanic, also spicy/almond-mealy: quite complex and intriguing. The wine is delicate, light-bodied, soft textured and refined with good persistence. The slightest tickle of sweetness is in fine balance, adding to the appeal of the mouth-feel." - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

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    Something different and something delicious!

    I really loved this, it's fresh and has beautiful minerality. Citrus, lemon, grapefruit, pear and green apple. Wonderful acidity

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