About yorukana
- Style
- Sparkling, Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Kyoho, Chardonnay, Merlot, Steuben
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-2,750
Yorukana is a distinctive dry blend from Hakko Chaud (formerly Domaine Chaud), a natural-wine estate on the Niigata Wine Coast run by winemaker Hideo Kobayashi. It combines four grapes grown in Mitsuke City, Niigata — the table grape Kyoho, the classic white variety Chardonnay, the red Bordeaux grape Merlot, and the aromatic American hybrid Steuben — into a single cuvée that sits in color somewhere between a pale white and a soft pink. A delicate, gentle micro-sparkle ties the blend together, in keeping with the estate's low-intervention, minimal-sulfite house style. The result is an easy, refreshing, food-friendly wine designed for everyday drinking rather than special-occasion sipping.
A playful, only-in-Niigata blend — pairing a table grape like Kyoho with Chardonnay and Merlot shouldn't work on paper, but Hakko Chaud's light touch turns it into an effortlessly drinkable everyday wine.
New to wine?
An approachable, easy-drinking introduction to Japanese field-blend wines — its soft micro-sparkle and gentle color make it unintimidating even for first-time natural wine drinkers.
Food Pairings
A versatile, chillable partner for everyday meals: light seafood, salads, vegetable tempura, and mild Japanese home cooking all work well, since the wine's gentle sparkle and soft fruit keep the pairing easy rather than demanding.
When to drink it
Best suited to casual weeknight dinners and relaxed gatherings where an easy, chillable pour is welcome.
Terroir & Winemaking
A four-grape field blend of Kyoho, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Steuben sourced from Mitsuke City in Niigata Prefecture, bottled as a dry, gently micro-sparkling wine (750ml). Alcohol content varies by vintage and was not confirmed at time of writing.
About the producer
Hakko ChaudCrafting expressive, terroir-driven wines in Niigata.新潟市, 新潟県Visit the producer page →More wines from Hakko Chaud
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Yorukana?
- Yorukana is a field blend of four grapes grown in Mitsuke City, Niigata: the table grape Kyoho, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Steuben.
- Is Yorukana a red, white, or rosé wine?
- It sits between white and pink in color — a pale, delicate rosé-leaning hue that comes from blending the red-skinned Kyoho and Merlot with white Chardonnay and Steuben.
- Is Yorukana sparkling?
- Yes, it has a gentle micro-sparkle (a light, natural fizz) rather than full Champagne-style carbonation, giving it a refreshing lift.
- What food does Yorukana pair with?
- Its light body and soft fizz make it a flexible match for Japanese home cooking, from vegetable tempura to chilled tofu and light seafood dishes.
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