Suntory Tomi Koshu

Tomi (Suntory) · Yamanashi
Alcohol Wine Alcohol Emerging

Suntory's premium Koshu that made history as the first Japanese wine to win Best in Show at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards, a landmark for Japanese wine credibility. Exports are tiny (historically mainly China/Hong Kong) and allocation-limited, positioning it as a trophy Koshu.

The supplierSuntory (Tomi no Oka Winery, Yamanashi); viticulture roots since 1909; under SUNTORY FROM FARM premium wine brand (2022). Tomi 1997 was the first Japanese wine to win gold at an international competition (Bordeaux 2003); Tomi No Oka Koshu won Decanter Platinum (2021 vintage). Full Suntory B2B/English infrastructure.
Why it sells abroadFlagship premium Japanese Koshu from Suntory's historic estate; Decanter Platinum and historic international-gold pedigree; backed by Suntory's global luxury reach

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsKoshu of Japan / Koshu producer (confirmed): Suntory's Tomi no Oka winery produces Tomi Koshu; Tomi Koshu 2022 was named Best in Show at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards. FSSC 22000 / ISO (group): not publicly verified per-site. HACCP: not publicly verified. No organic/halal/kosher certification found.
Pack formats750ml bottles, 12s (and 6s premium gift presentation). Confirmed via retail listings.
Shelf lifeBest within ~2-3 years (premium white Koshu); no legal expiry.
StorageCool, dark, ~12-14C, bottles on side; 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
CapacityLimited premium estate quantities (allocated top cuvée) within Suntory's wine business
Container loadTypical: ~1,100–1,200 cases (750ml ×12) per 20ft; reefer recommended
PricingEstimate: super-premium fine wine; FOB ~USD 30–50/750ml wholesale equivalent
OEM / private labelBrand only — estate wine.
Wholesale & MOQSuntory winery allocations via fine-wine importers; case MOQ; scarce (<1% of production exported).
Key exporters & distributorsSuntory, fine-wine importers (HK/CN)
Export regulationWine import: US TTB/COLA + state tier; EU wine labeling (OIV Koshu recognition); very limited allocation.
Market demandPremium fine-wine demand for Japanese Koshu in China/HK/UK/US/SG luxury and gifting channels
How to source itSuntory wine division/importers; ProWein / FOODEX Japan; luxury wine distributors.
Verified sourceshttps://www.decanter.com/sponsored/koshu-meet-the-winemakers-creating-modern-expressions-of-japans-ancient-grape-566456/
MakerSuntory (Tomi no Oka Winery)
OriginYamanashi
CategoryAlcohol / Wine
Available inChina, Hong Kong, United Kingdom +2 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierPremium
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEmerging
HS code2204.21
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