The Hong Kong Washu Awards 2021, a competition evaluating Japanese alcoholic beverages, was announced in Hong Kong from Tuesday, September 7 to Thursday, September 9, 2021.
In the Japanese wine category of this competition, Mercian Corporation's "Château Mercian Tamamoro Koshu Kiiroka 2018" won the Platinum Award, making it the only Japanese wine to do so.
For the winery, this marks an award win at the competition for the second consecutive year.
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About the Hong Kong Washu Awards
The Hong Kong Washu Awards is a competition evaluating Japanese alcoholic beverages that has been held since 2020.
It is attracting attention as a competition where female professionals in the food and beverage industry—such as "Miss SAKE Hong Kong" ambassadors who promote the appeal of sake and Japanese culture in Hong Kong, as well as local wine educators, winemakers, and wine journalists—evaluate Japanese alcoholic beverages.
About Château Mercian Tamamoro Koshu Kiiroka 2018
Château Mercian Tamamoro Koshu Kiiroka 2018 was chosen for the Platinum Award in the Japanese wine category this time.
It is a wine made from the Koshu variety representing Japan, where you can feel the harmony between fresh acidity and aromas reminiscent of Japanese citrus fruits such as yuzu and kabosu.
Its stylish bottle design is also an eye-catching feature of this bottle.
Toward becoming a winery representing Japan
Château Mercian has a history of winning awards at numerous international competitions.
Having won the only Platinum Award among Japanese wines in the Japanese wine category this time, it is no exaggeration to say that it is truly a winery representing Japan.
It is a must-try for Japanese wine fans, and a winery to continue watching closely in the future.
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