What does it taste like?

It tastes like crisp green apple, white peach, and delicate white flowers with a clean mineral finish — light, aromatic, and refreshing.

What food should I pair it with?

Pair it with Hokkaido raw oysters, sashimi, or tempura; the wine's acidity perfectly highlights the sweetness of fresh seafood.

When is the best time to drink it?

It is best enjoyed within 2 to 3 years of the vintage to appreciate its vibrant fruit character and aromatic freshness.

Is Kerner related to Riesling?

Yes — Kerner is a cross of Trollinger and Riesling. It inherits Riesling's floral lift and acidity, making it one of the most aromatic cool-climate whites available from Japan.

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Hokkaido Wine Kerner

Name: Hokkaido Wine Kerner
Brand: Hokkaido Wine
Availability: InStock

北海道ワインケルナー

Hokkaido Wine

About Hokkaido Wine Kerner

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Kerner
Price Range: ¥2,000-3,500

Hokkaido Wine's flagship white from the cool island of Hokkaido, made from the cold-hardy German variety Kerner. Refreshing with white flower and crisp acidity suited to northern Japan.

Sommelier's Note

Kerner from Hokkaido is Japan's answer to Riesling — this version from Hokkaido Wine captures the variety's signature floral lift and precise acidity in a form that is both approachable and genuinely expressive of the northern island's terroir.

New to wine?

Think of Kerner as Japan's answer to Riesling — aromatic, crisp, and incredibly food-friendly. This is the white wine to reach for when you want something refreshing and distinctive.

Food Pairings

Excellent with fresh Hokkaido seafood — raw oysters, salmon carpaccio, scallop butter-sauté. Also pairs well with sushi, delicate tempura, and light herb-marinated chicken.

When to drink it

Casual seafood dinner, summer aperitif, sushi night, or as an accessible introduction to Japanese white wine.

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Terroir & Winemaking

Kerner grapes harvested from cool Hokkaido vineyards. Low-temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve delicate floral aromatics and varietal freshness. No oak aging; clean, fruit-forward style.

About the producer

Hokkaido WineJapan's largest 100%-domestic-grape winery, pioneering unheated winemaking since 1974小樽市, 北海道 · Founded 1974Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it taste like?: It tastes like crisp green apple, white peach, and delicate white flowers with a clean mineral finish — light, aromatic, and refreshing.
What food should I pair it with?: Pair it with Hokkaido raw oysters, sashimi, or tempura; the wine's acidity perfectly highlights the sweetness of fresh seafood.
When is the best time to drink it?: It is best enjoyed within 2 to 3 years of the vintage to appreciate its vibrant fruit character and aromatic freshness.
Is Kerner related to Riesling?: Yes — Kerner is a cross of Trollinger and Riesling. It inherits Riesling's floral lift and acidity, making it one of the most aromatic cool-climate whites available from Japan.

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