2022 Grace Gris de Koshu

Grace Wine is one of Japan’s leading producers of Koshu, a delicate, dry white wine variety native to the Yamanashi region. Low in alcohol and softly aromatic, Koshu offers a clean, mineral profile that makes it an excellent alternative to other crisp whites like Albarino, Chablis, or dry Riesling.

Brilliant water like colour with a faint greenish tinge around the edges. Pear and red apple scents emerge from the glass followed by hints of bees wax, light quince and spice. Light and nicely shaped across the palate, pear, apple and delicate quince flavours are featured over a subtle lime and wet stone back drop. Brisk acidity with an umami mid length finish.
Drink over the next year.
Alc. 11.5%

Other Reviews....
Pear, orange blossom, a little white pepper and ginger, lemongrass and lime leaf, and I really like this sort of exotic flourish the wine carries in this vintage. There’s pear and orange, a smidgen of sweetness, but also a pleasing dusty texture and grip. The finish is all pear and perfume, and offers excellent length. A delightful wine. Drink 2024-2027.
93 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front