Japan Premium Koshu
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2024
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Sushi and sashimi, vegetable tempura, grilled white fish
✨ Technical Specifications
Suntory's Japan Premium Koshu is a tribute to Japan's signature indigenous grape variety, Koshu, which has been cultivated in the shadow of Mount Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture for over a millennium. Legend has it that the grape was discovered growing wild at the Daizen-ji temple in 718 AD by the Buddhist monk Gyoki, who was instructed in a vision to cultivate it for its medicinal properties. Suntory crafts this elegant white wine using modern temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to preserve the delicate, pristine aromatics of the grape. The terroir of Yamanashi, characterized by volcanic soils, high rainfall mitigated by overhead pergola training, and dramatic diurnal temperature shifts, imparts a distinctive mineral tension. The wine typically reveals subtle aromas of yuzu, white peach, and delicate white blossoms, backed by a crisp, refreshing acidity and a signature touch of pleasant phenolic bitterness on the finish.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1899 by Shinjiro Torii in Osaka, Japan, Suntory began as a small wine merchant before revolutionizing the beverage industry by pioneering authentic Japanese whisky with the opening of the Yamazaki Distillery in 1923. Guided by the visionary spirit of 'Yatte Minahare'—to dream big and embrace bold challenges—the house developed a philosophy centered on refined craftsmanship and deep reverence for nature. Over the decades, Suntory expanded into a global powerhouse, extending its expertise into premium wine, gin, liqueurs, and international spirits through strategic acquisitions across Scotland, Europe, and North America. Today, the producer is celebrated worldwide for its iconic, harmonious expressions, particularly the globally acclaimed Hibiki blended whisky series, distinguished single malts, and a diverse range of finely balanced spirits.