Award
Japanese Wine Co. proudly carries a curated selection of acclaimed wines from two remarkable producers — Grace Wine, Japan’s most decorated Koshu pioneer from the foothills of Mt. Fuji, and Kazumi, the first and only winery in the United States to grow and produce Koshu in Napa Valley. Both have earned recognition from the world’s most respected critics and competitions. Discover a few of their most notable honors below.
Grace Wine
Yamanashi, Japan
Founded in 1923 in Yamanashi, Japan’s oldest and largest wine region, Grace Wine (Chuo Budoshu) is led by the Misawa family and winemaker Ayana Misawa — the first Japanese producer to win a gold medal at the Decanter awards. From its high-altitude Misawa Vineyard in Akeno, Grace Wine has redefined what Japan’s native Koshu grape can achieve on the world stage.
Trophy – Best Japanese White Wine
Japan International Wine Challenge
Awarded for the 1997 Koshu Barrel, an early milestone in establishing Koshu as a serious fine wine.
First Asian Gold Medal & Regional Trophy
Decanter Asia Wine Awards
The 2012 Gris de Koshu earned the very first Asian Gold Medal and Regional Trophy at the inaugural competition.
First Gold Medal & Regional Trophy for Japan
Decanter World Wine Awards
The 2013 Cuvée Misawa Akeno Koshu became the first Japanese wine to win a Gold Medal and Regional Trophy at the world’s largest wine competition. Grace Koshu went on to win Gold six years in a row.
Platinum Award & Best Asian Wine
Decanter World Wine Awards
Grace Extra Brut became the first sparkling wine in Asia to achieve this honor.
Kazumi Wines
Napa Valley, California
Founded by Michelle Kazumi Sakazaki, Kazumi is the first and only winery in the United States to grow and produce Koshu wine. With acclaimed winemaker Kale Anderson at the helm since 2016, Kazumi bridges Japanese heritage and Napa Valley craftsmanship — earning high scores from leading critics and a place on Michelin-rated wine lists.
Napa Valley Koshu 2024
The Wine Palate
A rare US-grown Koshu, praised for its purity, citrus lift, and saline minerality.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
The Wine Palate
An elegant, polished Napa Cabernet with ripe, silky tannins and a long finish.
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Jeb Dunnuck
Recognized by one of the world’s leading critics for its balance and refinement.
Michelin-Rated Recognition
Japan · California · New York
Kazumi’s Napa Valley Koshu has earned placement on the wine lists of Michelin-rated restaurants across three regions.
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