98Wines Tane (sou) Koshu 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
98Wines
Label Name:
 
Tane (sou) Koshu
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yamanashi
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Koshu
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Listed by retailers (Watson’s Wine) and community platforms (Vivino, Vinica)

Tasting Note
Light, crisp Koshu with citrus (yuzu, lemon), Asian pear, white-peach and saline/mineral notes; subtle stone-smoke and a gently bitter, clean finish. Refreshing acidity and a delicate, short-to-medium finish.

Food Pairing
Sashimi and sushi, tempura, grilled or steamed white fish, oysters and ceviche; lemon-herb chicken, green salads, light pasta with citrus, Thai seafood, Vietnamese fresh rolls, mild goat cheeses.

Production Method
Whole-bunch press; stainless-steel fermentation and aged sur lie for ~18 months at ~8°C in large tanks; no sulfites during élevage and ~30 ppm added at racking.

Vineyard Info
98WINEs (Yuki Hirayama) — boutique Yamanashi estate founded 2018/2019 by veteran winemaker Yuki Hirayama (trained in Burgundy). Focuses on Koshu and Muscat Bailey A; small-production, terroir-driven wines.