Koshu (Japanese Wine)

I have just discovered Koshu wine from Japan there are many wineries in Japan that supply it.

They range from Koshu(white), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscat Bailey A. (Red) a few other choice whites and reds.

Koshu is paired very nicely with seafood also dumplings and nice light meals taste well with the acidity levels with these types of wines.

Found only in Japan, Koshu is a hybrid of vitis vinifera, and there are no stores in the U.S. that carry this wine as of yet, but a few resturants are showing Koshu on the menu. Prices for Koshu wines vary:

2007 Millesimes Koshu, 10 percent alcohol -- $12
Bone dry with sake-like aromas. Bitter lemon with minerals.

2007 Millesimes Cuvee Denis Dubourdieu, 10 percent alcohol -- $20
Bone dry with a slight salinity. Celery with a hint of green herbs. A favorite of the panel.

2009 Diamond Winery Chanter Y.A. Amarillo, 12 percent alcohol
Lemon blossom aromas with lemon-lime fruit flavors. A favorite.

2009 Diamond Winery Sai-Sai, 12.5 percent alcohol
Extremely light with citrus peel aromas and flavors. Bitter.

2009 Katsunuma Jyozo Aruga Branca Clareza sur lie, 12 percent alcohol -- $45
Mineral flavors. Pleasing texture and weight. A favorite.

2009 Katsunuma Jyozo Aruga Branca, Issehara Vineyard, 12 percent alcohol -- $70
Sauvignon blanc-like green grass aromas and tastes. Bitter melon finish. A favorite.

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