When I told friends I was visiting wineries across Japan in 2016, many of them thought I meant sake breweries. They were surprised to learn I was referring to the actual drink made from grapes.“Japan makes wine?” they’d say.Ten years later, Japanese wine has gained international recognition, winning awards at competitions such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and appearing on the wine lists of top restaurants around the world.
What does Japanese wine taste like? Start with a Koshu.
When it comes to a grape variety that best represents Japanese wine, Koshu would be the ideal candidate.
In brief
When I told friends I was visiting wineries across Japan in 2016, many of them thought I meant sake breweries. They were surprised to learn I was referring to the actual drink made from grapes.“Japan makes wine?” they’d say.Ten years later, Japanese wine has gained international recognition, winning awards at competitions such as the Decanter World Wine Awards and appearing on the wine lists of top restaurants around the world.
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