About 8 Vineyard Koshu Kurokoma Barrel Aged Blanc Sec
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥3,500-4,500
- Alcohol
- 12%
A barrel-aged Koshu wine crafted from grapes grown in the Kurokoma district of Misaka-cho, Fuefuki City — an area known for its fertile, well-drained sandy soil. The wine undergoes skin-contact fermentation, imparting an amber/orange hue, followed by aging in oak barrels that add toasted vanilla and caramel notes to the delicate Koshu fruit, resulting in a complex, medium-bodied white unusual for the variety.
A striking example of what barrel aging can do for Koshu — worth trying to understand the variety's ceiling.
New to wine?
An approachable 'orange wine' style Koshu bridging traditional Japanese white and bold barrel-aged styles.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with grilled white fish, tempura, roasted chicken, and creamy mushroom dishes; its structure also matches aged cheeses.
When to drink it
A special home dinner, a gift for Japanese-wine enthusiasts, or paired with a kaiseki meal.
Terroir & Winemaking
Koshu grapes from the Kurokoma district undergo skin-contact fermentation for color and structure, followed by maturation in oak barrels.
About the producer
8 VineyardConnoisseur's Award winner at the 8th Japan Winery Award 2025 — a JA Fuefuki cooperative winery in Misaka Town producing 100% estate-grown wines from Japan's top grape-growing city, with 60-year-old Muscat Bailey A vines and a flagship Koshu that won the 2021 SAKURA AWARD.笛吹市, 山梨県 · Founded 1963Visit the producer page →More wines from 8 Vineyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What does this wine taste like?
- Notes of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak balanced by the subtle citrus and mineral character of Koshu.
- What food pairs best with this wine?
- Tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, and creamy poultry dishes.
- Is this wine suitable for aging?
- It can evolve gracefully for a few years thanks to its barrel-derived structure, if stored properly.
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