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.
1997 Koshu Barrel
Japan International Wine Challenge 1998
The 1997 Koshu Barrel earned this trophy, an early milestone that helped establish Koshu as a serious fine wine.
2012 Gris de Koshu
Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2013
At the 2012 Decanter World Wine Awards Asia, Gris de Koshu became the first Asian wine to receive both a Gold Medal and a Regional Trophy.
2013 Cuvée Misawa Akeno Koshu
Gold Medal — Decanter World Wine Awards 2014
In 2013, Cuvée Misawa Akeno Koshu became the first Japanese wine to earn both a Gold Medal and a Regional Trophy at the Decanter World Wine Awards, one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions.
Grace Extra Brut
Decanter World Wine Awards 2016
A Platinum and Best Asian Wine — the first sparkling wine in Asia to win Decanter Platinum.
Grace Koshu 2014 – 2019
Gold Medal — Decanter World Wine Awards 2014, 2017, 2018
Platinum — Decanter World Wine Awards 2015, 2016
Grace Koshu has won Gold Medals for its 2014, 2017, and 2018 vintages, and Platinum Medals for its 2015 and 2016 vintages.
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.
Kazumi Napa Valley Koshu 2024
The Wine Palate
Orchard fruit, white blossoms and honeyed notes; light-bodied, crisp and unoaked.
Kazumi Napa Valley Koshu 2023
The Wine Palate
Fragrant orchard fruit, white blossoms and lemon; refreshing, pure and finely textured.
Kazumi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
The Wine Palate
Black fruit, cedar, red berries and lavender; medium- to full-bodied with firm, grainy tannin.
Kazumi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
The Wine Palate
Red fruit, dried herbs, pencil lead and lavender; subtle oak and a grainy texture.
Kazumi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Jeb Dunnuck
Plum, violet and incense-like aromatics with soft tannins; built to drink over the coming 7–8 years.
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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