About K-Blanc#1
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Sauvignon Blanc, Auxerrois
- Price Range
- Not published — this wine does not appear in Hakkenzan Winery's current online shop, and no price is listed on its official product page. Contact the winery directly for current pricing and availability.
K-Blanc#1 is a white wine from Hakkenzan Winery in Sapporo, Hokkaido, made entirely from grapes grown on the winery's own estate. The winery blends Sauvignon Blanc with Auxerrois (and, per its own description, other estate varieties as well), pairing Sauvignon Blanc's aromatic, herbaceous lift with Auxerrois's softer, rounder character. The winery credits the combination of grape personalities for the wine's layered complexity. It was introduced in a 2020 winery announcement as a small-batch release; the winery has not published its vintage, ABV, or price, and it does not currently appear in the winery's standard online shop lineup, so availability should be confirmed directly with Hakkenzan Winery.
Hokkaido wineries mostly rely on cold-hardy hybrid and labrusca grapes, so a blend built around Sauvignon Blanc and Auxerrois — both classic European vinifera varieties — stands out as an experimental, small-batch expression of what Hakkenzan's own vineyard can do with more delicate grapes.
New to wine?
A rare chance to try a Sauvignon Blanc–based blend from Hokkaido — since detailed tasting notes and availability aren't published by the winery, it's best approached by asking staff directly, whether at the winery or by contacting them.
Food Pairings
The winery does not publish specific pairing recommendations for this bottling. Given the blend of an aromatic, higher-acid Sauvignon Blanc with the softer, rounder Auxerrois, it would suit dishes similar to the winery's other estate whites — grilled or raw seafood, sushi, and lightly seasoned vegetable dishes — though this pairing guidance is inferred from the grape varieties rather than confirmed by the winery.
When to drink it
Best suited to a visit to the winery or a direct inquiry, given its limited and unconfirmed current availability; if found, it would work well as a light aperitif before a seafood-centered meal.
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from 100% estate-grown grapes at Hakkenzan Winery, blending Sauvignon Blanc with Auxerrois (the winery's description says 'and others,' implying the blend may include additional unnamed estate varieties). Introduced via a winery news post dated May 1, 2020. The winery states the vintage is available on request from staff; ABV and retail price are not published on the official site, and the wine is not listed in the winery's current online shop.
About the producer
Hakkenzan WineryTerroir-driven wines at Mt. Hakkenzan's foot, Sapporo札幌市, 北海道 · Founded 2011Visit the producer page →More wines from Hakkenzan Winery
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes is K-Blanc#1 made from?
- Hakkenzan Winery describes it as a blend of estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc and Auxerrois, with its own wording ('and others') suggesting additional unnamed varieties may also be included.
- What vintage is this wine?
- The winery does not publish the vintage on its website and directs customers to ask staff directly for that information.
- Is K-Blanc#1 currently available to buy?
- It doesn't appear in Hakkenzan Winery's current online shop listings; it was introduced via a 2020 news announcement, so it may have been a limited or one-off release. Availability is best confirmed directly with the winery.
- What is the ABV or price?
- Neither is published on the winery's official product page for this wine; contacting the winery directly is the most reliable way to get this information.
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