About Special Selection White
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Koshu, Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥4,800
- 720ml, tax included
- Alcohol
- 12%
Hojo Winery's white bottling in the 'Special Selection' line, the sibling to the winery's flagship Special Selection Red. A non-vintage blend of barrel-aged Koshu and sur-lie-method Chardonnay, both grown on the free-draining sand-dune soils of Hojo, Tottori Prefecture. Blended with washoku (Japanese cuisine) pairing in mind, it draws out the distinct character of each variety — the quiet minerality and gentle bitterness of Koshu alongside the richer, yeasty depth of the sur-lie Chardonnay — resulting in a dry, layered white the winery calls a luxurious special blend.
Hojo Winery's most ambitious white — the barrel-aged Koshu and sur-lie Chardonnay blend shows real texture and layered depth rarely found in everyday Japanese whites.
New to wine?
A food-friendly, dry white blend that pairs easily with everyday meals — an approachable way to try Hojo Winery's premium 'Special Selection' line without committing to a bold red.
Food Pairings
The winery specifically recommends this wine with meat dishes and fish dishes. The sur-lie Chardonnay's richness works well with grilled white fish, cream-based sauces, and roast chicken, while the Koshu component's delicate minerality complements sashimi, tempura, and other Japanese fare.
When to drink it
Special dinners, gifts, and meals centered on meat or fish dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of barrel-matured Koshu and sur-lie-finished Chardonnay, both grown on the free-draining sand-dune soils of Hokuei, Tottori. Bottled as a non-vintage blend to maintain a consistent style year to year. ABV 12%.
About the producer
Hojo WinerySince 1944, expressing Tottori's rare sand-dune terroir.北栄町, 鳥取県 · Founded 1944Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are used in Hojo Winery's Special Selection White?
- It is a blend of barrel-aged Koshu and sur-lie-method Chardonnay, both grown on the sand-dune soils of Hojo, Tottori Prefecture.
- Is Special Selection White a vintage-dated wine?
- No, it is bottled as a non-vintage blend, which lets the winery maintain a consistent style from year to year.
- What is the alcohol content of Special Selection White?
- 12% ABV.
- What foods pair well with Special Selection White?
- Hojo Winery recommends it with meat dishes and fish dishes. Its sur-lie Chardonnay component suits grilled white fish and cream-based sauces, while the Koshu component pairs naturally with Japanese cuisine.
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