2023 Gris de Koshu
2023
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.
Clear and faultless. Fresh with an overflow of fruity aromas such as white peach, pear, orange and orange peel, floral notes of sandalwood and jasmine, and spicy aromas of white pepper and clove. On the palate, smooth and round, with refreshing acidity and umami.
2023 Gris de Koshu
2023
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.
Clear and faultless. Fresh with an overflow of fruity aromas such as white peach, pear, orange and orange peel, floral notes of sandalwood and jasmine, and spicy aromas of white pepper and clove. On the palate, smooth and round, with refreshing acidity and umami.
From the foothills of Mount Fuji ...
With a history that can be traced back over a century, Grace Wine and the Misawa family are at the forefront of producing quality, age-worthy Koshu. Grace Wine views the essence of wine as the deliciousness derived from aging. It upholds traditional Japanese craftsmanship without being swayed by trends, focusing on the power of grapes and the flavor of the terroir rather than just winemaking techniques. Its philosophy is to envelop the beauty of Japan's nature in wine.
The wineyards, chosen for their sunlight exposure, altitude, drainage, and air circulation, are carefuly tended with meticulous, detailed handwork that draws out the strength of the grapes while engaging in a dialogue with nature.
From the foothills of Mount Fuji ...
With a history that can be traced back over a century, Grace Wine and the Misawa family are at the forefront of producing quality, age-worthy Koshu. Grace Wine views the essence of wine as the deliciousness derived from aging. It upholds traditional Japanese craftsmanship without being swayed by trends, focusing on the power of grapes and the flavor of the terroir rather than just winemaking techniques. Its philosophy is to envelop the beauty of Japan's nature in wine.
The wineyards, chosen for their sunlight exposure, altitude, drainage, and air circulation, are carefuly tended with meticulous, detailed handwork that draws out the strength of the grapes while engaging in a dialogue with nature.
How it tastes.
Three pairings.
Lamb chops, charred
The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.
Mezze table
Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.
Mushroom risotto
A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.
Three pairings.
Lamb chops, charred
The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.
Mezze table
Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.
Mushroom risotto
A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.
At Nippon Sake Imports, we bring a carefully curated portfolio of Japanese beverages to Canada — with sake at the heart of everything we do. Through deep relationships with artisan producers across Japan, we connect Canadians to bottles that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere. Our mission is simple: exceptional craft sake, honestly priced.
Nippon Sake.
At Nippon Sake Imports, we bring a carefully curated portfolio of Japanese beverages to Canada — with sake at the heart of everything we do. Through deep relationships with artisan producers across Japan, we connect Canadians to bottles that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere. Our mission is simple: exceptional craft sake, honestly priced.
