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SUNTORY FROM FARM Shinshu Fujimi-Machi Koshu Brut 2022 Wins Gold Medal at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026
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Tokyo, JAPAN (June 23, 2026) ― Suntory Spirits, a company that manages Suntory Group’s alcoholic beverage business in Japan, is proud to announce that its Japanese wine SUNTORY FROM FARM Shinshu Fujimi-Machi Koshu Brut 2022*1 won a Gold Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) 2026. In addition, SUNTORY FROM FARM Iwadarehara Merlot 2021*2, SUNTORY FROM FARM Shiojiri Merlot 2023*3, SUNTORY FROM FARM Tomi Koshu 2024*3, and SUNTORY FROM FARM Tomi Red 2023*4 won Silver Medals.
DWWA, established in 2004 by Decanter, a leading UK wine magazine first published in 1975 and now available in more than 100 countries, is one of the world's largest wine competitions and celebrates its 23rd edition this year. Each year, more than 10,000 wines are entered, and the results attract considerable attention from the global beverage industry. The Gold Medal received by SUNTORY FROM FARM Shinshu Fujimi-Machi Koshu Brut 2022 is considered to be a significant recognition of the quality and commitment Suntory has pursued in its winemaking.
“We are deeply honored that SUNTORY FROM FARM Shinshu Fujimi-Machi Koshu Brut 2022 has won a Gold Medal at DWWA, one of the world’s most prestigious wine competitions. Following the Best in Show accolade received in 2024 by SUNTORY FROM FARM Tomi Koshu 2022, this recognition of a sparkling wine made from Koshu grapes grown in Fujimi-Machi, Nagano, is particularly significant. It underscores the diverse appeal of the Koshu grape variety,” said Koji Miyashita, Senior General Manager of Wine Marketing Department, Marketing Division at Suntory Spirits.
“We would like to share this achievement with the local community and all those who have supported us along the way. Looking ahead, we will continue striving to further enhance both the quality and brand value of our wines, as we pursue our goal of creating Japanese wines that stand alongside the world’s finest while expressing their uniquely Japanese originality.”
<About SUNTORY FROM FARM Shinshu Fujimi-Machi Koshu Brut 2022>
Made exclusively from Koshu grapes grown in the cool climate of Fujimi-Machi in Shinshu (Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture), located at an altitude of approximately 900 meters at the foot of Mt. Yatsugatake, this dry sparkling wine offers crisp acidity and vibrant fruit flavors that reflect its cool-climate origins.
<Suntory's Initiatives for the Koshu Grape Variety>
Guided by its philosophy that “Fine wine comes from fine grapes,” Suntory has spent more than 100 years refining its grape-growing and winemaking techniques while working in harmony with Japan's climate and natural environment.
Koshu is a grape variety native to Japan as defined by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). It is a wine grape that represents Japan, characterized by an elegant aroma reminiscent of Japanese citrus fruits.
Suntory aims to establish Koshu as a wine grape loved and appreciated around the world. In addition to still wines, the company is committed to showcasing the appeal of Koshu through traditional method sparkling wines, enabling more people to discover and enjoy this distinctive Japanese grape variety.
Learn more about SUNTORY FROM FARM here (Japanese only), and about Suntory’s wine business here.
*1 Currently available in limited quantities at Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery and, the SUNTORY FROM FARM Online Shop.
*2 Currently available in limited quantities in Japan.
*3 Scheduled for release in Japan in fall 2026.
*4 Scheduled for release in Japan in 2027.
About Suntory Group
As a global leader in the beverage industry, Suntory Group aims to inspire the brilliance of life, by creating rich experiences for people, in harmony with nature. Sustained by the gifts of nature and water, the Group offers a uniquely diverse portfolio of products across more than 80 countries, from award-winning Japanese whiskies Yamazaki and Hibiki, iconic American whiskies Jim Beam and Maker's Mark, canned ready-to-drink -196 (minus one-nine-six), The Premium Malt’s beer, Japanese wine Tomi, and the world-famous Château Lagrange. Its brand collection also includes non-alcoholic favorites Orangina, Lucozade, Oasis, BOSS coffee, Suntory Tennensui water, TEA+ Oolong Tea, and V energy drink, as well as popular health and wellness product Sesamin EX.
Founded as a family-owned business in 1899 in Osaka, Japan, Suntory Group has grown into a global company operating throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with approximately 40,000 employees worldwide drawn upon the unique blend of Japanese artisanship and global tastes to explore new product categories and markets.
For more information, visit www.suntory.com and Drink Smart.
