Grace Koshu Hishiyama Single Vineyard 2021
$92.00 inc. GST
AROMA: Citrus fruits such as lemon and lime, notes of white flower such as acacia, spicy aromas from coriander and cumin, and mineral notes reminiscent of minerals.
PALATE: Smooth and dry on the palate. Citrus fruit flavours such as lemon and lime, mineral notes hinting mineral and a firm, elegant acidity form the backbone of the wine.
FOOD MATCH: Stir fried mud crab with white miso and chives
Grape Variety: Koshu
Drinking window: 2025-2035
Alc. 12, 00%
86 in stock
Description
Grace Winery (Chuo Budoshu) was founded in 1923 by Chotaro Misawa in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture, the birthplace of Japan’s wine industry. The winery has a history of innovation, being one of the first to introduce modern techniques like Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) in 1990 to enhance grape quality. Today, the winery is run by the Misawa family, with the current winemaker being Chotaro’s great-great-granddaughter, Ayana Misawa. The winery is committed to the philosophy that great wine comes from high-quality grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. They focus on traditional Japanese craftsmanship while also implementing progressive, modern techniques to enhance quality and reflect the unique terroir of the Katsunuma region. Grace Winery is considered a benchmark for quality in the Japanese winemaking community.
Situated at the highest altitude in Katsunuma Town (500m-600m), the Hishiyama area is characterised by complex and diverse soils, including large granite formations scattered throughout the area. This is a region particularly cherished by Kazuo Misawa, the third-generation owner. The wine’s lively acidity and smoky minerality faithfully express the characteristics of the region. We put a rain shade on every bunch of grapes. After harvesting by hand, grapes from specific vineyards are selected, followed by fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks.
Additional Information
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Reviews/Awards/Ratings
THE WINEFRONT
Grace Koshu Hishiyama Vineyard 2021 – 94 / 100 Points
A more musky perfume, preserved lemon, nashi pear, mint/aniseed. Very dry and stony, lemon peel bitterness and green herb, cool and fresh with a lots of crunch on a tight finish. Top shelf. Alcohol: 12%.
– Gary Walsh (8th December 2022).
Decanter Magazine
Grace, Koshu Hishiyama Vineyard, Yamanashi, Japan 2023 – 93 / 100 Points
The Hishiyama vineyard features mineral granite soils, and this whole-bunch pressed wine was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks. It has a complex nose of orange essential oil, yuzu peel and white peach. Savoury on the palate with green and more white fruits, delicate and balanced with an oily texture. Lime and touches of sweet spices lead to melon and umami notes on the long finish.
– Sylvia Wu (4th February 2025).
