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  • May 22, 2025
  • Susan Lin

Napa winemaker becomes first in US to grow rare Japanese Koshu grape


Winemaker Michelle Sakazaki is the first in the U.S. to grow and produce Koshu wine, made from an ancient pink grape from Japan. Through her label, Kazumi Wines, she’s introducing this ancient varietal to American wine culture, blending her Japanese heritage with Napa Valley craftsmanship.

Read more: Kazumi Wines, AWAA Member, Featured on KTVU FOX 2

https://www.ktvu.com/news/napa-winemaker-first-us-produce-wine-from-rare-japanese-grape

 

Susan Lin

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