About Kangetsu Hoshi Wine Cuvée
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- Approx. ¥6,000-8,000
- unconfirmed; estimated from the estate's other Domaine Enchante new-oak bottlings
Kangetsu Hoshi Wine Cuvée is a special Koshu bottling from Komaki Vineyard's own Domaine Enchante winery in Kobuchisawa, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, on the southern slopes of the Yatsugatake mountains. The wine is pressed and set to ferment on the night of the full moon, blending shade-dried, semi-raisinated Koshu grapes — a process the estate calls "Hoshi Wine" — with Koshu that is fermented separately in new oak barrels. The result is a strikingly individual white wine: the concentrated, dried-fruit richness of the shade-dried Koshu meets the deep, layered character drawn out by new-oak fermentation, framed by aromatics reminiscent of Japanese citrus and a refined, lingering finish. It is a showcase of a new expressive range for the Koshu variety.
Komaki Vineyard's most experimental Koshu — the shade-dried "Hoshi Wine" component gives it a concentration and citrus-peel complexity that few Koshu wines attempt, making it essential tasting for anyone who thinks they already know what Koshu can do.
New to wine?
A one-of-a-kind Koshu with dried-fruit concentration and gentle oak nuance — an intriguing next step for anyone who already enjoys standard Koshu whites.
Food Pairings
The concentrated dried-fruit sweetness and oak-driven depth pair well with grilled white fish glazed with yuzu miso, roasted duck, and semi-hard washed-rind cheeses. In a Japanese meal, it complements simmered dishes with citrus zest, sweet-glazed grilled eel, and mushroom-rich autumn hot pots.
When to drink it
A conversation-starting bottle for a moon-viewing (tsukimi) gathering, a special autumn dinner, or a gift for Koshu and Japanese-wine enthusiasts curious about experimental winemaking.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% Koshu grown in Hokuto City, Yamanashi. Fermentation is begun on the night of the full moon. A portion of the grapes is shade-dried before pressing (the estate's proprietary "Hoshi Wine" method) to concentrate sugars and flavor, while the remainder is fermented separately in new oak barrels; the two components are then blended. Bottled in 750ml.
About the producer
Komaki VineyardA sommelier's destination winery on Yatsugatake's slopes北杜市, 山梨県 · Founded 2025Visit the producer page →More wines from Komaki Vineyard
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is "Hoshi Wine" in Kangetsu Hoshi Wine Cuvée?
- "Hoshi Wine" is Komaki Vineyard's own method of shade-drying (semi-raisinating) a portion of the Koshu grapes before pressing to concentrate their sugar and flavor, then blending that component with Koshu fermented separately in new oak barrels.
- What does Kangetsu Hoshi Wine Cuvée taste like?
- It shows concentrated dried-fruit richness from the shade-dried Koshu balanced against the deep, spice-tinged character of new-oak fermentation, with aromatics recalling Japanese citrus like yuzu and a refined, lingering finish.
- Why is it made on the night of the full moon?
- The wine is deliberately pressed and set to ferment on the full moon, a symbolic and ritual choice by Domaine Enchante that gives the cuvée its name, "Kangetsu" (moon-viewing).
- What food pairs well with Kangetsu Hoshi Wine Cuvée?
- Its concentration and oak depth suit richer dishes such as yuzu miso-glazed grilled fish, roasted duck, and washed-rind cheeses, as well as Japanese dishes with citrus accents or a sweet-savory glaze.
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