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Grace Koshu Hishiyama Private Reserve
Winery information: Grace Winery was established in 1923, in the Katsunuma province, the birthplace of the Japanese wine industry. Committed to the belief that great wine is made in the vineyard, they were the first to research and introduce European training and pruning methods introducing such as using long cordon training and Vertical Shoot Positioning in 1990. The wines are made in a modern way to retain the delicate characteristics of this individual and exciting grape variety.
Viticulture: The more elevated Hishiyama district is recognised for producing the finest examples of the Koshu grape due to its longer growing season and steeper
aspect allowing a more even ripening of the bunches.
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks, the Hishiyama is left on its lees for 5 months adding weight and concentration.
Tasting Note: Ethereal and elegant, similar to the Kayagatake but with like the bigger brother
– more depth on the nose, this has melon but also peach, minerality is 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 a wonderful, minerals and peaches on the finish this leans towards a classy Albariño or Cru Chablis.
Grace Koshu Hishiyama Private Reserve
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