About Koshu Nigori - Third Harvest
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥1,980
- 750ml, tax included
- Alcohol
- 10%
Koshu Nigori - Third Harvest is the closing release in Chateau Sakaori Winery's three-part, harvest-lot Koshu nigori series, bottled from 100% Yamanashi Koshu grapes drawn primarily from the Hosaka district (Kofu City). Released November 21, 2025 — about two and three weeks after the winery's First Harvest (Kofu/Fuefuki and Minami-Alps grapes, Nov 3) and Second Harvest (Minami-Alps grapes, Nov 14) bottlings — it is left unfiltered with its fine lees, giving the wine its characteristic cloudy appearance. Where the First Harvest leans into rich sweetness with a gentle bitterness and the Second Harvest shows a fuller, more aromatic body, the Third Harvest is defined by crisp, refreshing acidity and a clean fruit character, with a well-balanced interplay of sweetness and acidity. All three lots share the same 750ml format, 10% ABV, and ¥1,980 (tax included) price point.
Of the three harvest-lot Koshu Nigori releases, the Third Harvest is the one for drinkers who want acidity over sweetness — it's the crispest, cleanest expression in the series and the best match for oily or fried dishes.
New to wine?
A refreshing, easy-drinking introduction to Koshu nigori — its crisp acidity makes it feel lighter and cleaner than its two siblings in the harvest series.
Food Pairings
The crisp acidity and clean fruit character pair especially well with delicate Japanese dishes such as sashimi, salt-grilled fish, and cold tofu (hiyayakko), as well as tempura where the wine's brightness cuts through the oil.
When to drink it
Ideal for closing out the autumn new-release Koshu season, casual dinners with Japanese food, or comparing side-by-side with the First and Second Harvest bottlings.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture, sourced primarily from the Hosaka district of Kofu City. Bottled unfiltered (nigori-style) with fine lees retained. Alcohol content 10%, volume 750ml, slightly sweet (yaya-amakuchi) style with crisp, refreshing acidity. Released November 21, 2025 as the third and final lot in the harvest-dated Koshu Nigori series, following the First Harvest (Nov 3) and Second Harvest (Nov 14) releases.
About the producer
Chateau Sakaori WineryA grower-first Kofu winery whose Koshu was poured at the G7 summit.甲府市, 山梨県 · Founded 1991Visit the producer page →More wines from Chateau Sakaori Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is Koshu Nigori - Third Harvest different from the First and Second Harvest?
- All three are 100% Yamanashi Koshu, 750ml, 10% ABV, and ¥1,980. The First Harvest (released Nov 3) is rich and sweet with a gentle bitterness; the Second Harvest (Nov 14) is fuller-bodied and more aromatic; the Third Harvest (Nov 21), sourced mainly from the Hosaka district, is the crispest of the three, with refreshing acidity and a clean fruit character.
- What does Koshu Nigori - Third Harvest taste like?
- It is a slightly sweet (yaya-amakuchi), unfiltered nigori wine with crisp, refreshing acidity, clean fresh-fruit character, and a well-balanced sweetness-acidity finish.
- What food pairs best with it?
- Its bright acidity pairs beautifully with delicate Japanese dishes such as sashimi, salt-grilled fish, cold tofu, and tempura.
- When was it released and is it still available?
- It was released on November 21, 2025 as a seasonal, limited new-release wine; like the First and Second Harvest bottlings, it tends to sell out quickly once released.
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