Grace Koshu Private Reserve

Grace Wine (Chuo Budoshu) · Yamanashi
Alcohol Wine Alcohol Growing export

From a fifth-generation Yamanashi estate near Mt. Fuji, a benchmark dry Koshu white that is delicate, mineral and food-friendly. Grace exports ~40% of production to 18 countries (Hong Kong its 3rd-largest market) and is a flagbearer for Japanese wine on international fine-wine lists.

The supplierChuo Budoshu Co., Ltd. (Grace Wine, Katsunuma, Yamanashi), founded 1923; Japan's leading Koshu producer and the first to export Koshu to the EU. ~30% of output exported to 15 countries (2023). Multiple Decanter golds. Strong B2B/English/export readiness.
Why it sells abroadStandard-bearer for Japanese Koshu fine wine; pioneer of Koshu exports; repeated Decanter gold medals; sommelier/fine-dining credibility and 'Mt. Fuji terroir' story

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsKoshu of Japan member (confirmed): Grace Wine (Chuo Budoshu) was one of the 15 founding members of the Koshu of Japan association (est. 2009), with Shigekazu Misawa as a founding figure. HACCP / winery food-safety: not publicly verified. No organic/halal/kosher certification found. (Koshu of Japan is an industry/promotional body, not a food-safety or organic certifier — it does not map to an organic tag.)
Pack formats750ml bottles, 12s (and 6s premium presentation). Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf lifeBest within ~2-3 years (white wine; premium reserve can age); no legal expiry.
StorageCool, dark, ~12-14C, bottles on side (cork); refrigerate after opening.
Minimum orderTypical: 1 case via wine importer; FCL/mixed pallet for distributor accounts
Lead timeVintage-release driven; Typical: 2–4 weeks ex-works + 4–6 weeks ocean
CapacityBoutique premium winery; limited vintage quantities, allocation-driven for top cuvées
Container loadTypical: ~1,100–1,200 cases (750ml ×12) per 20ft; reefer recommended for fine wine
PricingEstimate: premium fine wine; FOB ~USD 20–35/750ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelBrand only — estate wine; no private label.
Wholesale & MOQEstate-direct to specialist wine importers (UK, HK); case MOQ (6/12x750ml), allocation-based.
Key exporters & distributorsUK/HK fine-wine importers, Vine Connections (sake/wine)
Export regulationWine import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU wine labeling (Koshu permitted on EU labels since 2010 OIV recognition); vintage/provenance docs.
Market demandGrowing fine-wine interest in Japanese Koshu; pull in UK/HK/US/FR/SG sommelier-led on-trade and specialty wine retail
How to source itWine importers (UK/EU/US specialty); Grace Wine export division; ProWein / FOODEX Japan; Koshu of Japan promotions.
Verified sourceshttps://www.grace-wine.com/en/history/; https://www.decanter.com/sponsored/koshu-meet-the-winemakers-creating-modern-expressions-of-japans-ancient-grape-566456/
MakerChuo Budoshu Co., Ltd. (Grace Wine)
OriginYamanashi
CategoryAlcohol / Wine
Available inUnited Kingdom, Hong Kong, United States +4 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessGrowing export
HS code2204.21
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