About Kodai Koshu
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥1,375–2,310
- 360ml/720ml, tax incl.
- Alcohol
- 12.0%
Kodai Koshu ("Ancient Koshu") is a dry white wine from Yamato Budoshu made with Koshu grapes grafted from Koryu — a government-Designated Cultural Property vine believed to be roughly 130 years old and Japan's oldest surviving grapevine — blended with other Koshu vines. Aged in oak casks, it builds on the grape's natural acidity with added depth from barrel aging, and was crafted to pair with Japanese cuisine, especially fish dishes. It has won a Silver Award at the Japan Wine Competition 2014, a Bronze Award at the Japan Wine Competition 2017, and a Gold Award at the Sakura Wine Award 2017.
Kodai Koshu proves Koshu doesn't need imported grapes to gain depth — barrel aging on wood grafted from Japan's oldest vine gives this everyday bottle a genuinely historic backbone.
New to wine?
An approachable, dry oak-aged Koshu with a taste of Japanese wine history — a good entry point before trying the ultra-rare Koryu cuvée.
Food Pairings
Its crisp acidity and oak-derived depth make it a natural match for fish dishes, as recommended by the winery itself; it also pairs well with sushi, sashimi, and tempura.
When to drink it
Everyday dinners with fish or Japanese cuisine; a good introduction to Koshu wine with genuine historical character.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from Koshu grapes grafted from the 130-year-old Koryu vine along with other Koshu vines, then aged in oak casks. ABV 12.0%. Bottled in 720ml and 360ml formats.
About the producer
Yamato Budoshu Co., Ltd.Steward of Koryu, Japan's oldest Koshu vine at ~130 years old.甲州市, 山梨県 · Founded 1913Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Kodai Koshu different from Yamato Budoshu's Koryu cuvée?
- Kodai Koshu is made from grapes grafted from the 130-year-old Koryu vine blended with other Koshu vines, produced in larger volume at an accessible price. Koryu, by contrast, is made only from the original ancient vine and its direct clones, in an ultra-limited run of about one 230-liter barrel per year.
- What food pairs well with Kodai Koshu?
- Its dry, full-bodied acidity was crafted to pair with fish dishes, and it also works well with sushi, sashimi, and tempura.
- What is the alcohol content of Kodai Koshu?
- Kodai Koshu is 12.0% ABV.
- What awards has Kodai Koshu won?
- It won a Silver Award at the Japan Wine Competition 2014, a Bronze Award at the Japan Wine Competition 2017, and a Gold Award at the Sakura Wine Award 2017.
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