About Cellar Note Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥2,640
- Alcohol
- 11%
Cellar Note Koshu is a limited, single-lot bottling in The Rias Wine's experimental 'Cellar Note' series, in which Kanda Vineyard (Rikuzentakata, Iwate) commercializes small trial batches that would not otherwise be released under its main label. Made from 100% Koshu, Japan's signature white grape, it shows the light, gently crisp character typical of the variety, with a clean, refreshing finish shaped by the Sanriku coast's maritime terroir.
A small-lot Koshu that captures the Cellar Note series' experimental spirit in a light, clean, unmistakably Sanriku-coast style.
New to wine?
A light, easy-drinking way to try Koshu — Japan's native white grape — without any heaviness or complexity to navigate.
Food Pairings
The light body and crisp acidity make it a natural match for delicate seafood — sashimi, white fish, and light tempura — as well as goat cheese and citrus-dressed salads.
When to drink it
Casual seafood dinners, sushi nights, or as a light aperitif.
Terroir & Winemaking
Bottled as part of a small, single-lot trial release under the Cellar Note series; 100% Koshu, 11% ABV, 750ml.
About the producer
The Rias WineIwate's 'ocean wine' from Japan's rias coast陸前高田市, 岩手県 · Founded 1905Visit the producer page →More wines from The Rias Wine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Cellar Note Koshu made from?
- It is made from 100% Koshu, Japan's signature indigenous white grape, unlike Cellar Note Rose (a rosé blend) or Rias Niagara (made from the aromatic Niagara table grape).
- How is Cellar Note Koshu different from Cellar Note Rose?
- Cellar Note Koshu is a still white wine made purely from Koshu, while Cellar Note Rose is a rosé-style bottling from the same experimental series — both share the Cellar Note concept of small, trial-batch releases but differ in grape and color.
- How is Cellar Note Koshu different from Rias Niagara?
- Rias Niagara is produced from the sweeter, aromatic Niagara grape and is not part of the Cellar Note series, whereas Cellar Note Koshu is a dry, crisp white made from Koshu as a limited single-lot release.
- What does Cellar Note Koshu taste like?
- It has a light body with the delicate, gently crisp character typical of Koshu, and a clean, refreshing finish.
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