Ira Schwartz

9.1

I’ll be honest I bought this to blind my wine group and out of curiosity, as I never had a Japanese wine. Impressed how a wine with 10.5% alcohol can produce a very intense , fresh and flavorful wine. Strong herbal, saline and apple scents and flavors. A creamy texture along with some unresolved oak . I would guess this can age and hopefully resolve some of its oak. Needless to say when revealed people were very surprised. — 9 days ago

aik

9.2

It had stored in the cellar of Chateau Mercian's Katsunuma winery for 10 years. So it was good condition and has beautiful ageing characters. It perfume well, very stractured body with yeasty and nutty nuance. also has very sharp mineral. — 5 years ago

hidehiko

9.1

スッキリとした味わい。
ミネラル感たっぷり。
2015年から4年たってるが、
まだまだ生き生きしてる。 — 6 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

A true discovery from Asia, this Matcha Wine is unlike anything I’ve encountered. Crafted from the indigenous Koshu grape and infused with premium Matcha sourced from Chateau Katsunuma’s vineyards, it showcases the innovation and tradition of Yamanashi Prefecture. Nestled at the foot of Mount Fuji, in a valley steeped in history, this region is home to Japan’s oldest winemaking traditions.

The wine is a harmonious blend of flavors: the delicate fruitiness of Koshu balanced with the earthy umami of matcha. It’s a sensory journey, offering a bold expansion of the palate, a perfect choice for adventurous wine enthusiasts eager to explore new horizons. Cheers! — 8 days ago

nak4muu

9.0

メルシャン勝沼ツアー
香りを大事にするため敢えてのスクリューキャップ
ぶどう本来の味わいが楽しめてとても良い — 5 years ago

Roosevelt Crawley III

9.3

More of a dessert wine. Very sweet and not heavy. — 6 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.1

A glass of Japanese white at the fabulous Hotel Mitsui in Kyoto. Very similar to a Sauvignon Blanc, more specifically a Sancerre from the Loire. Most impressive. I didn’t get to try a Japanese Red yet on this visit but might seek one out in Tokyo tonight. — 2 months ago

Bonnie Chu

8.9

Super light like Verdicchio, slight peach and white flower — a year ago

E & K G

8.9

Usually not a huge fan of Koshu grapes as they always seem very flat in terms of flavors, lack complexity, etc. Good for easy summer drinking outside when very chilled. But this had tons of energy and had a bit more of a tropical profile given the warmer location vs other vineyards. Great new domaine from the former winemaker at both Mercian and Katsunuma Jyozo (both top domaines in the Koshu region). — 6 years ago

Josh Jessel

9.3

We had the koshu white and this red. Both were light and delicious! — 6 years ago