Andy Tam

9.1

Extra point for the perfect highball for 2 pkg. Cheap date necessity — 9 years ago

John Lumley

9.3

Paired beautifully with scallops — 9 years ago

Naoki Kondo

9.5

I love this! Cannot imagine from the grape used! — 10 years ago

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.8

This was the winner for me.. great balance and energy. Generous in texture but a very firm structure and drive. Built like a Highlands. — 10 years ago

Kathryn Sabol

9.6

Smells like a Sauvignon blanc, tastes like a muscadet. Floral and light citrus on the nose, peach and mango on the palate. — 10 years ago

Saori Uchimura

8.9

青ゆずのような、爽やかな香り — 11 years ago

Melissa Clark

9.3

Beer well done. Flavorful and rich without a hint of bitterness. — 11 years ago

Carla Hine

9.1

@ Narisawa (Tokyo). Like a lovely Sauvignon Blanc — 11 years ago

Miyako Shimba

9.3

山梨のワイン。含みがある泡。 — 12 years ago

Mike Matsumoto

9.5

表参道、みな瀬でご馳走になったワイン。高級感ありあり。 — 12 years ago

Massa Yamashita

9.3

#winytokyo — 13 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Château Mercian – Koshu “Gris de Gris” 2015
Yamanashi Prefecture – Japan 🇯🇵

Overview
Koshu, Japan’s signature white grape, is believed to trace its origins back over 1,000 years via the Silk Road. “Gris de Gris” refers to its slightly pinkish-gray skins, which receive gentle maceration before fermentation, giving the wine a pale onion-skin hue and added depth. Château Mercian, one of Japan’s most historic wineries, elevates Koshu into a refined and distinctive style.

Aromas & Flavors
Subtle yet intriguing: citrus blossom, white peach, yuzu, and delicate pear, intertwined with mineral undertones. The brief skin contact lends nuance of almond skin, faint spice, and a gentle savory edge.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied but textural, with crisp acidity and a fine, almost saline minerality. The wine shows elegance rather than intensity, finishing clean, dry, and graceful.

Food Pairing
Perfect alongside sushi and sashimi, steamed shellfish, or light tempura. Its umami-friendly profile also makes it a fascinating partner for miso-based dishes or soba noodles.

Verdict
A sophisticated expression of Japan’s most emblematic grape. This 2015 Koshu Gris de Gris shows how delicacy and refinement can carry as much weight as power, offering a subtle but unforgettable wine experience. Cheers!

🍇 Educational Note: Koshu is unique among international varieties—it’s naturally low in alcohol, softly perfumed, and deeply tied to Japan’s culinary heritage. Styles like “Gris de Gris” demonstrate how traditional Japanese precision in winemaking can highlight elegance over boldness. — 9 years ago

Takashi Mori

9.2

30種類ちかくの山梨葡萄をブレンドしたやつ。複雑でしっかり。 — 10 years ago

Ryan Stewart

8.9

Pale lemon color. Wet grass, turf, charcoal, tropical fruits, banana, lemon, asphalt, bonfire, and fresh tobacco. Medium + mouthfeel, medium + body, long finish. — 10 years ago

Ingrid Elias

8.9

Slightly tannic and fruit forward — 11 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.0

Arigato! Great Japanese wine. Guessing mostly merlot. Medium bodied w/ light tannins. Fruity, dusty, with herbal hints of seaweed ( or could be the salty Osaka air). — 11 years ago

kazuyo

9.7

ルミエール ペティヤン。
辛口で、後から苦味がある。
なんだろ、みかんの皮⁉️白いところを食べた時みたいな( ´ ▽ ` )ﾉシャンパーニュ方式。 — 11 years ago

Denis Roudenko

9.1

16.5/20 (91/100)

#japan #merlot #pts91 — 12 years ago

Ying Mo

9.6

Buttery Chardonnay. Mach well with sweetness of Japanese food. — 12 years ago

Brandon Woo

9.5

Full nose of grapes tannins. Medium full body. Well balanced and smooth tongue. Medium long finish. Great cp. — 13 years ago

Rowan Gillespie

9.0

Strawberry jam. — 9 years ago

kazuyo

9.2

フレッシュ、フルーティ。
ほんのり甘い、微炭酸
新酒(*´꒳`*) — 9 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.0

Beautifully made wine from a non-traditional wine growing region. What impress me the most is the fact that it does not attempt to copy a popular, easy-to-pronounce, and most likely French varietal such as Merlot or Chardonnay for the sake of sales and marketing. Kōshū has been grown in Japan for 1000+ years . White peach, pear, and fresh cut grass on the nose. Delicate almonds, citrus and mineral on the palate. — 10 years ago

Ryan Stewart

9.2

Gorgeous tawny color. Rich aromas of caramel, honey, cigar box, licorice, with bacon fat, oily notes in the mid palate and dark chocolate hints. Dried figs, raisins, and raspberry flavors as well. Integrated tannins. Long syrupy finish. — 10 years ago

Austin Ferrari

Wine Director Hillside Supper Club

9.3

Brunch gifts! — 11 years ago

Kanako Fujino

9.0

微発泡で華やかな甲州の白 クレマチスの か・ほ・り ♡ — 11 years ago

Omar 'Nacho' Campos

9.0

2014 vintage, from a tank sample: very floral, jasmine, white tea, melon intense nose; palate with flavours of citrus, melon and white flowers; well structured, good freshness and a lovely finish — 11 years ago

marie SAITO

9.1

香り控えめだけど、滋味深くて美味しい — 12 years ago

Tsuyoshi Motobe

8.9

knife with little sweetness — 12 years ago

Shigeru Kiuchi

9.2

甲州 アップルの香り なかなか素晴らしい。 — 13 years ago