Iwade Koshu Kiiroka Cuvée Ueno
Vintage 2019
by Château Mercian
Varietal Koshu
Color white
Region Yamanashi
Country Japan
Medal Score
4.0
2 competition medals
Tasting Notes
Aromas
green appleyuzu zestwhite peachwet stonehoneysuckle
Palate
Medium-bodied with bright acidity, delicate texture, and a crisp, linear structure that balances fruit and minerality.
Finish
Medium-length finish with lingering notes of citrus peel and a refreshing saline edge.
Food Pairings
- • grilled sardines with yuzu kosho
- • soba noodles with tempura vegetables
- • steamed tai (sea bream) with ginger scallion
- • miso-glazed eggplant
- • goat cheese with pickled daikon
Serving Temp
8-10°C
Drink Window
Now through 2025
Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.
Competition Medals
Silver International Wine Challenge 2021
Silver Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020
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