What does Junjo Wine Red taste like?

It is a dry, light-bodied red with soft tannins and straightforward red-grape fruitiness — easy to drink rather than complex.

What food pairs well with Junjo Wine Red?

Its light, dry character suits everyday Japanese home cooking such as teriyaki, pork shogayaki, and nikujaga.

Why is it sold in a 1,500ml bottle?

The Junjo Wine series is designed as Edelwein's daily, budget-friendly line, and the oversized 1,500ml screw-cap format is meant for sharing at home or in food-service settings.

CuvéeIwateRed

Junjo Wine Red

純情ワイン赤

Edelwein

About Junjo Wine Red

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Campbell Early
Price Range: ¥2,004; tax incl., 1500ml
Alcohol: 12.0

Junjo Wine Red is Edelwein's everyday value red, bottled in a generously sized 1,500ml magnum for family tables, gatherings, and casual restaurant use. Made primarily from Campbell Early grapes grown in Iwate Prefecture (with a small portion of local apple blended in, per the producer's own ingredient listing), it is a dry, light-bodied red designed for easy, uncomplicated drinking rather than contemplation. Edelwein, based in the Ohasama district of Hanamaki City, positions this as the accessible entry point into its lineup, sitting alongside the companion Junjo Wine White in the same oversized, budget-friendly format.

Sommelier's Note

Not a wine for tasting notes and cellar time — it's Edelwein's honest, everyday workhorse red, and exactly what a 1,500ml bottle at this price should deliver: light, dry, and easy to pour again and again.

New to wine?

A no-fuss, light-tannin red that goes down easy — a friendly first step for anyone intimidated by heavier reds.

Food Pairings

Its light body and dry finish make it an easy match for everyday cooking: yakitori with tare sauce, pork shogayaki, nikujaga, and other soy-and-mirin seasoned home dishes. Serve slightly cool (around 10-13°C) alongside casual pizza or light cured meats for a crowd-pleasing party pour.

When to drink it

Everyday family dinners, casual home parties, and food-service/izakaya use where a large-format, budget-friendly pour is needed.

Terroir & Winemaking

Blend of Iwate-grown Campbell Early grapes with a small proportion of Iwate apple, per Edelwein's official ingredient listing. Dry, light-bodied style at 12.0% ABV, bottled in a 1,500ml screw-cap magnum aimed at the daily/household and food-service market. Recommended serving temperature 10-13°C.

About the producer

EdelweinPioneering Iwate winery crafting award-winning wines that harmonize with Japanese cuisine.花巻市, 岩手県 · Founded 1962Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Junjo Wine Red taste like?: It is a dry, light-bodied red with soft tannins and straightforward red-grape fruitiness — easy to drink rather than complex.
What grapes are used in Junjo Wine Red?: It is made mainly from Campbell Early grapes grown in Iwate Prefecture, with a small portion of local apple blended in, according to Edelwein's official ingredient listing.
What food pairs well with Junjo Wine Red?: Its light, dry character suits everyday Japanese home cooking such as teriyaki, pork shogayaki, and nikujaga.
Why is it sold in a 1,500ml bottle?: The Junjo Wine series is designed as Edelwein's daily, budget-friendly line, and the oversized 1,500ml screw-cap format is meant for sharing at home or in food-service settings.

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