Wine, a globally shared beverage that transcends language barriers.
Its history dates back to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, where records show the love for wine. Wine offers various charms, from grape varieties and production regions to historical backgrounds and cultures.
The personality of wine is shaped by terroir, grapes, people, and the passage of time. At Mars Wine, we not only reflect the characteristics of grape varieties in our wines but also strive to express the individuality of regions and vineyards determined by terroir through grape variety characteristics.
The “Chateau Mars” brand is made from grapes grown in Hosaka, Shirane, Isawa, and Makioka districts in the following cities: Nirasaki, Minami-Alps, Fuefuki, and Yamanashi. The unique characteristics of each region are reflected in its wine.
We cultivate our grapes using methods and varieties adapted to the soil. We cultivate unique grape varieties at our own farm, “Hosaka Hinoshiro Farm,” as well as in other areas.
In pursuit of winemaking that leverages the rich and diverse Japanese climate, "Mars Yamanashi Winery" was established in 1960. As a brewing base for further quality improvement and a winemaking hub, "Mars Hosaka Winery" was opened in the grape-producing region of the Hosaka District in 2017.
Mars Yamanashi Winery
Manufacturing base with over half a century of history
Mars Hosaka Winery
Brewing base located in the grape-producing region
The Western liquor brand "MARS" from Hombo Shuzo, named after the image symbol "star" since its founding, was named "MARS" through public recruitment and began selling. Since then, under the brand name "Mars Wine," the company has humbly listened to the soil and climate of this region and has been striving to create wines that resonate worldwide.
This journey has led to recognition in wine competitions both in Japan and internationally, continuing the challenge of creating new value for Japanese wines.
The IWSC (International Wine & Spirits Competition) held in the UK is one of the oldest alcohol beverage competitions in the world. It is known as one of the most prestigious competitions in the world for wine, spirits, and liqueurs, featuring blind tastings and chemical analysis by renowned judges from around the world.
The Japan Wine Challenge (JWC) takes place in Tokyo and is judged by Master of Wine and top-level professional judges from around the world. It is the most historic and prestigious international wine competition in Asia and Japan. Winning awards here is recognized in the global wine industry.
GOLD
Chateau Mars Koshu Verdelho 2012
TROPHYJapan Red Wine Category
Chateau Mars Cabernet Bailey A Hosaka Shukaku 2015
GOLD
Chateau Mars Cabernet Bailey A Hosaka shukaku 2015
BEST OF SHOW TROPHYWhite Wine Category
Chateau Mars Koshu Hosaka Shukaku 2018
TROPHYNew World White Wine Category
Chateau Mars Koshu Hosaka Shukaku 2018
TROPHY for Best White WineBest Value Category
Chateau Mars Koshu Hosaka Shukaku 2018
PLATINUM
Chateau Mars Shirane Koshu Sur-Lie 2018
GOLD
Chateau Mars Koshu Hosaka Shukaku 2018
GOLD
Chateau Mars Koshu Verdelho 2018
TROPHYJapan White Wine Category
Chateau Mars Koshu Verdelho 2021
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Chateau Mars Koshu Verdelho 2021
GOLD
Chateau Mars Shirane Koshu Sur-Lie 2023
The Japan Wine Competition is a contest focusing on “Japanese Wine.” It is judged by wine experts, journalists, industry professionals, and recommended winemakers from various regions. The aim is to improve the quality and recognition of Japanese wines, enhancing the image and status of Japanese wines from each region. *Until 2014, it was known as the Domestic Wine Competition.
GoldVINIFERA Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Cabernet & Merlo 2003
GoldKoshu Category
Chateau Mars Shirane Koshu Sur-Lie 2004
Gold (Top Prize)VINIFERA White Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Chardonnay 2010
Gold (Cost Performance Prize)BLENDED WINE Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aging 2010
GoldVINIFERA Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Cabernet & Merlo osotsumi 2009
Gold (Top Prize)VINIFERA White Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Chardonnay 2012
GoldVINIFERA Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Cabernet & Merlo osotsumi 2012
GoldSparkling Wine Category
Hosaka Chardonnay Sparkling 2007
GoldVINIFERA Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Cattleya Rouge 2013
GoldSparkling Wine Category
Hosaka Chardonnay Sparkling 2008
GoldVINIFERA Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Chardonnay 2015
GoldKoshu Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Koshu Barrel Fermented 2015
GoldVINIFERA Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Chardonnay Private Reserve 2019
GoldKoshu Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Koshu Barrel Fermented 2022
The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is a global wine competition organized by the UK wine magazine "Decanter." Wines from around the world are evaluated through blind tastings by top wine experts.
The SAKURA Japan Women’s Wine Awards is an international wine competition judged by women in Japan’s wine industry. Blind tastings are conducted by female judges, and it is known as one of the largest and most prestigious wine competitions in Asia, with the number of entries increasing every year.
Double GoldStill Wine White Category
Chateau Mars Makioka Koshu 2020
GoldStill Wine Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aging 2018
GoldStill Wine Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aging 2019
GoldStill Wine Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Shukaku Rouge 2020
GoldSweet Wine Category
Chateau Mars Delaware Orange 2020
GoldStill Wine White Category
Chateau Mars Makioka Koshu 2022
Double GoldOrange Wine Category
Chateau Mars Koshu Orange-gris 2022
Double GoldStill Wine Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aging 2021
GoldSparkling Wine Category
Makioka Koshu Sparkling 2022
GoldStill Wine White Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Shukaku Blanc 2023
GoldStill Wine Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Shukaku Rouge 2022
GoldStill Wine Red Category
Chateau Mars Hosaka Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aging 2022
Kura Master is a competition for French consumers featuring Japanese sake, shochu, awamori, and plum wine.
Judging focuses on “food and drink pairing” by professionals in the food and beverage industry, including holders of the French state’s highest artisan qualification, MOF, as well as top sommeliers, bartenders, carvers, and restaurant, hotel, and culinary school representatives.
