About this wine
Fox Village Hidamari Koshu ('sunlit' selection) is Alps Wine Co., Ltd.'s easy-drinking entry point into the Fox Village line, aimed at wine beginners with a sweet-to-medium-dry style. Made from 100% Yamanashi-grown Koshu, it shows a honey-yellow color with citrus and honey nuances and a rich, generous fruit character, finishing refreshingly semi-dry. Non-vintage, sealed with a screw cap, bottled at 12% ABV.
Part of the brand's dedicated 'beginner' selection — its honeyed fruit and gentle sweetness make it one of the most approachable Koshu wines available.
Sommelier's Note
"If you think Japanese wine is too subtle to enjoy on its own, start here — its honeyed citrus fruit and gentle sweetness make Koshu instantly likable."
Food Pairings
Its gentle sweetness and rich fruit character make it forgiving with a wide range of everyday Japanese dishes, from tempura to simmered vegetables and lightly seasoned seafood.
When to drink it
A relaxed, sunny-afternoon pour for casual gatherings, or a comfortable first glass for those trying Japanese wine for the first time.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Vintage
- NV
- Price Range
- ¥1,800-2,000 (reference conversion from ¥1,980 tax-included retail)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu grapes from Yamanashi Prefecture, bottled non-vintage under screw cap at 12% ABV, finished in a semi-dry (yaya-amakuchi to medium-dry) style for approachability.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Fox Village Hidamari Koshu taste like?
- It has a honey-yellow color with citrus and honey aromas, rich fruit character, and a refreshing semi-dry to medium-dry finish.
- Is this a good wine for wine beginners?
- Yes — it belongs to Alps Wine's 'Hidamari Selection', created specifically as an approachable, easy-drinking entry point for those new to wine.
- How should it be served?
- Best served chilled, around 6-10°C, to highlight its fresh citrus and honey notes.
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Fox Village Koshu Sparkling is a dry sparkling white wine made from 100% Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, crafted by the family-run Alps Wine Co., Ltd. in Fuefuki. It pours a bright golden yellow with a fine, creamy mousse, offering crisp acidity balanced by delicate citrus and orchard-fruit character typical of Koshu. Non-vintage and bottled at 12% ABV, it won a Gold Medal at the Sakura Wine Award 2023 and a Silver Medal at the Sakura Wine Award 2024.
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Fox Village Koshu Nouveau
WhiteKoshu
Released each year to coincide with Yamanashi's own Nouveau wine day around November 3rd, Fox Village Koshu Nouveau is the early-release, new-vintage expression of Alps Wine Co., Ltd.'s Fox Village line. Made from freshly harvested Koshu, Yamanashi's signature indigenous grape, it is bottled quickly in the nouveau style to preserve bright, primary fruit character. The wine is medium-dry (yaya-karakuchi), with crisp acidity balanced by a touch of lingering sweetness on the finish, in a 750ml bottle priced around ¥1,980.
フォックスヴィレッジ 甲州バレル
Fox Village Koshu Barrel
WhiteKoshu
Fox Village Koshu Barrel is a barrel-aged white wine from Alps Wine Co., Ltd. in Fuefuki, Yamanashi, made from 100% Koshu grapes grown by contracted growers within the GI Yamanashi appellation. After primary fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the wine spends roughly six months aging in used oak barrels, which round out Koshu's naturally crisp profile without masking it in new-oak flavor. The result is a shining golden-hued white with a smooth attack, aromas of honey and roasted nuts, and a full-bodied, umami-rich palate with a lingering, savory finish — a more structured, contemplative sibling to the winery's Fox Village Nouveau and Sparkling Koshu.
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Fox Village Komorebi Koshu
WhiteKoshu
Fox Village Komorebi Koshu is part of Alps Wine Co., Ltd.'s 'Komorebi Selection' (dappled-sunlight selection), a line of dry wines from the Fuefuki, Yamanashi winery designed to pair effortlessly with everyday home cooking. Made from 100% Yamanashi-grown Koshu grapes fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve the variety's delicate character, it pours a bright yellow with aromas of peach and white flowers, framed by soft acidity and a mellow, savory (umami) finish. Non-vintage, bottled at 12% ABV.