About HOCCA Pinot Gris
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Gris
- Price Range
- ¥3,850-4,400
- Alcohol
- 11%
HOCCA Pinot Gris is a dry white wine from Hocca Winery, a boutique producer in Tsuruoka, Yamagata, run by the sake brewery Ouu Jiman. Made from 100% Pinot Gris grown in the region's cool climate, it shows a pale golden hue with a faint reddish tint characteristic of the variety, along with aromas of green apple and fresh herbs. Rich fruit flavors balance a crisp citrus acidity, rounded out by a gentle, barrel-derived sweetness that reflects the sake brewery's winemaking sensibility.
A distinctive expression of Japanese Pinot Gris — its faint coppery hue and red-fruit-like richness set it apart from typical Alsace or Oregon bottlings, and it's well worth seeking out while stock lasts.
New to wine?
An approachable, aromatic white that's easy to love — its gentle sweetness and juicy fruit make it a great starting point for exploring Japanese Pinot Gris.
Food Pairings
Its bright acidity and delicate aromatics make it a natural match for white fish, roast chicken, and fresh vegetable dishes. It also pairs well with lightly spiced Asian fare. In Japanese cuisine, try it with grilled fish (shioyaki), tempura, or dashi-simmered dishes (nimono) — the wine's citrus-driven acidity lifts the umami.
When to drink it
A relaxed weeknight dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a gift for someone curious about sake-brewery-made wine.
Terroir & Winemaking
Produced from 100% Pinot Gris grown on trellised vines in the Kuromori district along the Akagawa River in Yamagata's Shonai Plain. Fermented and aged with techniques informed by the sake brewery Ouu Jiman's brewing sensibility, including a period of barrel aging that adds a soft, rounded texture. ABV 11%, bottled at 750ml.
About the producer
Hocca WineryA sake brewery's terroir wines from Shonai, Yamagata鶴岡市, 山形県 · Founded 2021Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does HOCCA Pinot Gris taste like?
- It's a dry white with green apple and fresh herb aromas, rich fruit flavor, and crisp citrus acidity, finished with a gentle barrel-derived sweetness and a pale golden, faintly reddish hue typical of Pinot Gris.
- What food pairs well with HOCCA Pinot Gris?
- It pairs well with white fish, roast chicken, and vegetable dishes, and also complements Japanese cuisine such as grilled fish, tempura, and dashi-simmered dishes.
- Who makes HOCCA Pinot Gris?
- It's produced by Hocca Winery, a boutique winery in Tsuruoka, Yamagata operated by the sake brewery Ouu Jiman, which applies its sake-brewing sensibility to winemaking.
- Is HOCCA Pinot Gris currently available?
- Availability varies by vintage, and past vintages have sold out quickly. Check Hocca Winery's official online store for current stock.
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