About Rubaiyat Koshu Sur Lie
- Style
- White, dry
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu, 甲州
- Price Range
- ¥2,300
- 720ml
A crisp, dry white wine made from Koshu grapes grown within Katsunuma town, produced using the sur lie method—aging the wine on its lees (spent yeast) without racking until just before bottling. This technique imparts a distinctive roundness and umami depth to the characteristically delicate Koshu aromas. Bright and refreshing on the palate, it pairs exceptionally well with Japanese cuisine, particularly sashimi, sushi, and lightly seasoned dishes.
Rubaiyat Sur Lie is the most food-versatile Japanese white wine under ¥2,500. The lees-derived umami makes it equally at home with sashimi, sushi, salt-grilled yakitori, or oysters — no pairing anxiety required.
New to wine?
Under ¥2,500, this is the most food-friendly Japanese white wine you can find. If you are new to Japanese wine, start here — it goes with everything and delivers genuine quality.
Food Pairings
The most versatile Japanese white for food pairing: sashimi, sushi, salt-grilled yakitori, raw oysters, and fish carpaccio all work beautifully. The lees-derived umami makes it equally at home with grilled fish, chilled tofu, and even lighter tempura.
When to drink it
Everyday Japanese food pairing, sushi dinner, summer aperitif, casual gathering — this is the reliable, high-quality everyday white you reach for without hesitation.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu from within Katsunuma town. Aged on lees (sur lie) without racking until just before bottling, imparting yeast-derived roundness and umami to the naturally delicate Koshu aromas. No oak used.
About the producer
Marufuji Winery (Rubaiyat)Founded in 1890, Marufuji Winery is one of Japan's pioneering wineries in Katsunuma, consistently championing dry-style wines and indigenous Koshu grape expressions. Their Rubaiyat label, named after Omar Khayyam's poetry, has achieved five consecutive five-star ratings at the Japan Winery Award.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1882Visit the producer page →More wines from Marufuji Winery (Rubaiyat)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- It features bright citrus and subtle green apple with a gentle savory, yeast-derived umami finish — crisp, clean, and effortlessly food-friendly.
- What food pairs best?
- Sashimi, sushi, salt-grilled yakitori, and raw oysters are ideal partners; the sur lie umami mirrors the natural sweetness of fresh Japanese seafood perfectly.
- What does sur lie mean?
- The wine is aged on spent yeast (lees) without racking until just before bottling, adding a subtle roundness and savory depth that elevates the delicate Koshu grape.
- When is the best time to drink it?
- Best within 2 to 3 years of the vintage, while the wine's freshness and subtle lees character are at their peak.
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