What does it taste like?

Medium-bodied with aromas of cassis and raspberry layered with a gentle oak nuance, soft integrated tannins, and a balanced, food-friendly finish that doesn't tire the palate.

What foods pair well with it?

Its soft tannins and dark-berry fruit make it a natural match for richly glazed dishes such as sukiyaki, teriyaki chicken, and hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce.

Has this wine won any awards?

Multiple vintages have earned Gold at the SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards, plus recognition at the Japan Wine Competition and Japan Wine Challenge.

CuvéeYamanashiRed

Hosaka Shukaku Rouge

穂坂収穫ルージュ

Mars Yamanashi Winery

About Hosaka Shukaku Rouge

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Bailey A
Price Range: Approx. ¥1,989; MSRP, tax included, 750ml
Alcohol: 12%

Hosaka Shukaku Rouge is a medium-bodied red from the Château Mars range, produced by Hombo Shuzo's Mars Yamanashi Winery (vinified at Mars Hosaka Winery) from grapes grown in the Hosaka district of Nirasaki, Yamanashi. A blend led by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Bailey A, it offers aromas of cassis and raspberry with a subtle oak nuance, soft, well-integrated tannins, and a balanced, lingering finish. Multiple vintages have won Gold at the SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards, alongside honors at the Japan Wine Competition and Japan Wine Challenge.

Sommelier's Note

A textbook example of Château Mars's house style — European backbone meets Japanese approachability in one glass.

New to wine?

A gentle, food-friendly red — soft tannins and ripe berry fruit make it an easy first step into Japanese red wine.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with richly glazed, umami-forward dishes — think sukiyaki, teriyaki chicken, or hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce — where its soft tannins and dark berry fruit complement savory-sweet sauces.

When to drink it

Everyday dinners with grilled or simmered dishes, casual gatherings with friends.

Terroir & Winemaking

Made from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Bailey A grown in the Hosaka district of Nirasaki, Yamanashi, and vinified at Mars Hosaka Winery (opened 2017), which uses a gravity-flow design to minimize stress on the fruit. ABV 12%, 750ml bottle. Ingredients: grapes (Hosaka-grown), antioxidant (sulfites). The exact varietal blend varies slightly by vintage; the current release is the 2023 vintage (approx. 38,000 bottles produced).

About the producer

Mars Yamanashi WineryOver 60 years crafting Yamanashi's Chateau Mars wines笛吹市, 山梨県 · Founded 1960Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape varieties are used in Hosaka Shukaku Rouge?: It's a blend led by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Muscat Bailey A grown in the Hosaka district of Nirasaki, Yamanashi (the exact blend ratio varies slightly by vintage).
What does it taste like?: Medium-bodied with aromas of cassis and raspberry layered with a gentle oak nuance, soft integrated tannins, and a balanced, food-friendly finish that doesn't tire the palate.
What foods pair well with it?: Its soft tannins and dark-berry fruit make it a natural match for richly glazed dishes such as sukiyaki, teriyaki chicken, and hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce.
Has this wine won any awards?: Multiple vintages have earned Gold at the SAKURA Japan Women's Wine Awards, plus recognition at the Japan Wine Competition and Japan Wine Challenge.

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