Koshu is a crisp, light-bodied white wine with subtle citrus, white peach and mineral flavors, sometimes compared to Muscadet. Some have also described notes of pears, citrus, yuzu, lychee and quince. It is considered a table wine, not suitable for aging.
Though it is primarily produced in a dry style because the grapes can be bitter and tart, winemakers will add varying levels of sugar that impa...