About Chateau TS White Dry
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥1,980
Chateau TS White Dry is the entry-range dry white wine of Naka Izu Winery Chateau T.S., made primarily from Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture (96% Koshu, 4% other varieties) and released as a non-vintage bottling. It shows a pale gold color with a medium disc and light viscosity. The nose offers fresh pear and koji (malted rice) notes typical of Koshu, layered with a hint of white pepper spice and a touch of richness from banana and stewed apple derived from sur lie aging. On the palate, gentle, harmonious acidity leads into savory umami and body mid-palate, finishing with a faint bitterness reminiscent of biting into Japanese citrus peel. In contrast to the winery's Niagara-based Chateau TS White Sweet, this dry Koshu cuvee offers a dashi-like umami character that pairs naturally with Japanese cuisine.
With Koshu's signature soft acidity and a dashi-like umami thread, this is the reflexive choice when in doubt about what to pour alongside Japanese cuisine.
New to wine?
An approachable entry point into Koshu-based Japanese white wine, with gentle aromatics and soft acidity that pair effortlessly with Japanese food.
Food Pairings
The winery's own pairing suggestions include sardine sashimi with algae salt, beer-battered chicken tender fritters, and chilled Camembert cheese. It also pairs naturally with wasabi, tempura, and karasumi (salted mullet roe), and is best served well chilled to tighten its acidity.
When to drink it
Everyday meals, Japanese dinners, or as a souvenir from Izu — an easy, chilled pour for casual occasions.
Terroir & Winemaking
Grape composition: 96% Koshu, 4% other varieties (Yamanashi Prefecture). Ingredients: grapes (Japan-grown) / antioxidant (sulfite). Volume: 720ml. Released as a non-vintage bottling. Pale gold appearance with light viscosity. Recommended storage below 25°C (77°F) to prevent haze; cool shipping recommended in summer.
About the producer
Naka Izu Winery Chateau T.S.Izu's Napa-style estate winery, Japan's 2025 Grand Gold red伊豆市, 静岡県 · Founded 2000Visit the producer page →More wines from Naka Izu Winery Chateau T.S.
- Chateau TS Red DryRed · Muscat Bailey A · Yama Sauvignon · Merlot
- Chateau TS White SweetSweet · Niagara · Koshu · Chardonnay · Shinano Riesling
- Izu ChardonnayWhite · Chardonnay
- Izu Chardonnay PremiumWhite · Chardonnay
- Izu Extra Sweet (Half)Sweet · Shinano Riesling
- Izu MerlotRed · Merlot
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes is Chateau TS White Dry made from?
- It is a dry white wine made primarily from Koshu grapes grown in Yamanashi Prefecture (96% Koshu, 4% other varieties).
- What food does it pair well with?
- The winery recommends sardine sashimi with algae salt, beer-battered chicken tender fritters, and chilled Camembert cheese; it also works well with wasabi, tempura, and karasumi.
- How does it differ from Chateau TS White Sweet?
- Chateau TS White Sweet is made primarily from Niagara grapes with noticeable sweetness, while this dry version is Koshu-based, showing dashi-like umami and a faint bitterness reminiscent of Japanese citrus peel.
- How should it be served?
- Serve well chilled to tighten the acidity, and store below 25°C (77°F) to prevent haze from forming.
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