Achieving Highest-Ever Ratings as an Australian Traditional Method Sparkling Wine! Mottox Launches Soumah 'Crescent Moon Brut 2020'

Mottox Inc. (Headquarters: Higashiosaka City, Osaka; President: Taisuke Teranishi), a liquor trading company founded in 1915, began handling 'Crescent Moon Brut 2020' produced by Soumah on April 20, 2026. ▼ Crescent Moon Brut 2020 Product Page: https://www.mottox.co.jp/catalog/wine/624191 Garnering Astonishing Acclaim from Its First Vintage! Owner: Brett Butcher (left), Winemaker: Scott McCarthy (right) The newly released 'Crescent Moon Brut 2020' is the winery's first endeavor into traditional method (bottle fermentation) sparkling wine. Owner Brett Butcher stated, 'For us, having cultivated Pinot Noir and Chardonnay against the backdrop of a cool climate, challenging ourselves with the traditional method was a natural progression.' True to his words, this cuvée, in its very first vintage, won a Gold Medal (95 points) at the 'Decanter World Wine Awards 2025'. Furthermore, it received Best Sparkling evaluations at both the 'Victorian Wine Show 2025' and the 'Australian Boutique Wine Awards 2025', making it a highly anticipated bottle for future developments. A Representative Yarra Valley Producer Garnering High Ratings Annually Soumah owns estate vineyards in the Gruyere district (gently rolling hills 90-150 meters above sea level), known as a premium sub-region within the cool-climate Yarra Valley, where they cultivate grape varieties centered on Northern European types by taking advantage of the cool climate conditions. Prestigious wineries such as 'Coldstream Hills' and 'Yarra Yering' are situated nearby, making this district renowned as an exceptionally superior growing area. Capitalizing on the characteristics of these gentle hills, Soumah selects not only varieties but optimal clones according to differences in elevation, vineyard aspect, and sunlight exposure, producing high-quality wines that express the representative terroir of the Yarra Valley and garner extremely high praise every year. Product Information - Region: Yarra Valley G.I., Australia - Varieties: Pinot Noir 55%, Chardonnay 45% - Fermentation: Traditional method / Stainless steel fermentation with wild yeast, no MLF - Aging: 48 months in bottle - Residual Sugar: 5.5g/L - Alcohol Content: 11.5% - Taste Profile: White, Dry - Product Number: 624191 - Capacity/Pack: 750ml x 12 - Suggested Retail Price: 6,700 JPY (excluding tax) Comments Soumah's proud traditional method wine. It features fresh citrus aromas with a hint of bitterness and crisp acidity, while rich brioche aromas linger into the finish. [About Mottox Inc.] Mottox Inc. is a specialized liquor trading company founded in 1915, which celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2025. Under the concept of 'Value & Quality', the company handles carefully selected products that encapsulate the history and passion of producers around the world, as well as the characteristics and culture of their regions. Mottox delivers wines and foods from 25 countries worldwide, and domestically, traditional Japanese alcohols such as sake, shochu, and awamori from excellent breweries nationwide at appropriate prices, contributing to the development of Japan's food culture. Headquarters: 1-6-20 Kosakahonmachi, Higashiosaka City, Osaka 577-0802 Representative: Taisuke Teranishi, President Established: March 1954 (Founded: September 1915) Business Description: Specialized liquor trading company (imported wines, regional sake, shochu, awamori) URL: https://www.mottox.co.jp [General Inquiries] Company Name: Mottox Inc. TEL: 0120-344101