About Zen no Sato Blanc
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu
- Price Range
- ¥2,400-2,800
Zen no Sato Blanc is Heidee Winery's flagship white, named after Monzen-machi in Wajima — known locally as the 'Zen village' for its 700-year history centered on Sojiji Soin, a head temple of the Soto Zen sect. Made from 100% Koshu, Japan's signature indigenous grape, the wine shows a pale, translucent lemon-yellow hue with a delicate aroma of ripe pear and green apple. On the palate it is medium-dry and light-bodied at around 11% alcohol, with juicy fresh fruit, bright acidity, and a clean, mineral-tinged finish shaped by the vineyard's sea-facing, mineral-rich coastal soil — an easy-drinking, food-friendly expression of Noto terroir.
A quietly confident expression of Koshu — its pear and green apple purity, gentle sweetness, and clean mineral finish make it one of the most food-friendly white wines coming out of Noto.
New to wine?
A gentle, easy-drinking introduction to Koshu — Japan's signature white grape — with just enough sweetness to feel approachable.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with Japanese seafood — especially white fish tempura and sake-steamed nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) — as well as sashimi, sushi, and other lightly seasoned coastal dishes from the Noto Peninsula.
When to drink it
Casual dinners with Japanese seafood, relaxed evenings at home, or as a gift introducing Noto's wine culture.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Koshu, fermented to preserve fresh fruit aromatics. Medium-dry, light-bodied. Alcohol approximately 11%.
About the producer
Heidee WineryGold-medal wines from a hand-planted Noto Peninsula vineyard輪島市, 石川県 · Founded 2011Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Zen no Sato Blanc taste like?
- A medium-dry white with delicate pear and green apple aromas, juicy fresh fruit, bright acidity, and a clean mineral finish.
- What food pairs well with it?
- It shines with Japanese seafood, particularly white fish tempura and sake-steamed nodoguro, as well as sashimi and sushi.
- Is this a good introduction to Koshu wine?
- Yes — its light body, gentle sweetness, and approachable fruit character make it an easy entry point into Japan's signature indigenous grape.
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