Hombo Shuzo Co., Ltd. is proud to announce that “Koshu Verdinho 2024” from the Chateau Mars series, crafted at Mars Hosaka Winery, has been honored with a Double Gold medal at the 13th SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2026. Additionally, “Makioka Koshu 2025” and “Hosaka Koshu Barrel Fermented 2024” were awarded Gold medals. In this year’s competition, Hombo Shuzo has received a total of six awards: one Double Gold, two Gold, and three Silver medals.

SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2026

About SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards

The SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards began in 2014 as an international wine competition judged by women in Japan. With the number of entries increasing every year, it has become known as one of the largest and most valuable wine competitions in Asia. This year, 3,715 wines from 37 countries were blind-tasted by 430 female judges active in the Japanese wine industry. Depending on the score, Double Gold, Gold, and Silver awards are selected, and from the Double Gold winners, the Diamond Trophy and Special Awards Grand Prix are bestowed.

SAKURA Award Official Website