About this wine
Dan-dan Blanc is Hakusan Winery's medium-dry white blend of Yama Blanc — a hybrid bred at the University of Yamanashi by Professor Yoshihide Yamakawa, crossing Japan's native wild mountain grape (Vitis coignetiae) with Pinot Noir — and Koshu, Japan's classic white grape from neighboring Yamanashi Prefecture. The wine is part of Hakusan's 'Dan-dan' line, a name that echoes the terraced (段々, dandan) plateau on which the winery's own vineyards sit at roughly 500 meters elevation at the foot of the Hakusan range in Fukui Prefecture. Yama Blanc contributes crisp, wild-edged acidity and small yellow-to-blue-tinted berries, while Koshu rounds the wine out with its familiar delicate, subtly floral character. The result is an easy-drinking, refreshing white with citrus and green-apple notes and a touch of sweetness lingering just past a dry-leaning core.
A gentle, approachable entry point into Japanese hybrid-grape wines — refreshing and easy to drink, with just enough character to be interesting.
Sommelier's Note
"A rare, genuinely Japanese white blend — pairing a Yamanashi University mountain-grape hybrid with Koshu shows off Hakusan's willingness to experiment beyond its yamabudou reds, and it succeeds as an easy, food-friendly everyday wine."
Food Pairings
A versatile match for light seafood, tempura, and grilled white fish; its touch of sweetness also works well with slightly spicy or sweet-savory Japanese dishes.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, aperitif before a Japanese meal, or an easy everyday glass.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Yama Blanc, Koshu
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- ¥2,500-3,500
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Yama Blanc (a Yamanashi University hybrid of wild Vitis coignetiae and Pinot Noir) and Koshu, finished in a medium-dry (中口) style — dry-leaning with a hint of residual sweetness on the finish. Part of Hakusan Winery's half-bottle-friendly 'Dan-dan' series, which also includes red and rosé bottlings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Dan-dan Blanc?
- It is a blend of Yama Blanc, a Japanese hybrid of wild mountain grape and Pinot Noir bred at the University of Yamanashi, and Koshu, Japan's classic white grape.
- Is Dan-dan Blanc sweet or dry?
- It is finished in a medium-dry (中口) style — dry-leaning overall, with a touch of residual sweetness on the finish.
- What food pairs well with Dan-dan Blanc?
- Light Japanese dishes such as tempura, grilled white fish, and sashimi pair especially well, thanks to its crisp acidity and gentle sweetness.
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