Suntory Limited was awarded a gold medal for Suntory Shiojiri Winery Shiojiri Shinshu Chardonnay 2005 at the 5th Japan Wine Competition in July 2007 in Yamanashi Prefecture.

The Japan Wine Competition, held since 2003, evaluates wine produced exclusively from Japanese grapes, encouraging advances in quality and raising awareness about Japanese wine while enhancing the image, character, and prestige of each region of wine production. This year's event attracted 575 entries, of which 10 were distinguished with gold medals.

Characteristics of Shiojiri Shinshu Chardonnay 2005

A wine drawing out the best characteristics of chardonnay grapes from Nagano Prefecture, which are used exclusively. The grapes are ideally suited to the climate and nature of this renowned area for wine. Concentrated ripeness of the chardonnay grapes, carefully aged in small barrels. Strong fruit aroma, nicely balanced with oakiness for a clean, mellow wine.

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Competition	5th Japan Wine Competition
Venue	Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture
Entries	575 wines (ten gold medal winners)

Winning Wine

Suntory Shiojiri Winery Shiojiri Shinshu Chardonnay 2005

720 ml3,007 yen (estimated)*Gold Medal

• *Available in fall 2007; price is subject to change