Kurambon Wine, N Koshu, Yamanashi, Japan 2023

The Katsunuma-based winery first started producing wine in 1913. The N Koshu (N stands for natural) is crafted using grapes from the winery's own organic vineyards. Fermented with indigenous yeast, partially in used French oak, and bottled unfiltered, it showcases a creamy nose of bruised red apple and blood orange. A concentrated palate of sweet apple peel, yuzu and crushed nuts leads to a long finish, with umami depth lingering on.