What grape is Hoshi White made from?

It is made from 100% Seibel 9110, a French-American hybrid grape variety grown in Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture.

What does Hoshi White taste like?

It is a slightly dry white with concentrated fruit character, rich yeast-derived aromatics from sur lie aging, floral notes, and refreshing acidity with a lingering finish.

What awards has Hoshi White won?

It won Gold at the 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition, and has repeatedly medaled at the Japan Wine Challenge (Silver/Bronze across multiple years) and the Japan Wine Competition (Bronze) since 2006.

What food pairs well with Hoshi White?

Its bright acidity pairs well with grilled or steamed white fish, seafood and vegetable dishes, and soft cheeses.

CuvéeIwateWhite

Hoshi White

星・白

Iwate Kuzumaki Wine

About Hoshi White

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Seibel 9110
Price Range: ¥1,800-2,000
Alcohol: 12%

Hoshi White (Hoshi meaning 'star') is a slightly dry white wine from Iwate Kuzumaki Wine made from 100% Seibel 9110, a French-American hybrid grape grown in Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture. The grapes are freeze-concentrated before pressing and the resulting juice is fermented and aged sur lie (on its lees) through the following spring, concentrating the fruit and adding a rich, yeast-derived depth. The wine shows bright citrus and floral aromatics layered over refreshing acidity and a lingering finish. It has a long, decorated competition history, including Gold at the 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition and repeated medals at the Japan Wine Challenge and Japan Wine Competition since the mid-2000s.

Sommelier's Note

One of Kuzumaki's most consistently awarded whites — the freeze-concentration and sur lie aging give it a depth that belies its everyday price point.

New to wine?

An approachable, food-friendly white with bright citrus notes — a great entry point into Japanese hybrid-grape white wines.

Food Pairings

A versatile food wine: its bright acidity and citrus notes work well with grilled or steamed white fish, seafood with vegetables, and light cream-based dishes. It also pairs nicely with soft cheeses and citrus-dressed salads.

When to drink it

Everyday dinners with seafood or light dishes, casual gatherings, and as a gift thanks to its strong competition track record.

Terroir & Winemaking

Slightly dry, 12% ABV. 100% Seibel 9110 grapes from Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture. Grapes are freeze-concentrated prior to fermentation, then aged sur lie through the following spring. Recommended serving temperature 6-12°C.

About the producer

Iwate Kuzumaki WinePioneers of authentic wild grape (Yamabudo) wines from the cool highlands of Iwate.葛巻町, 岩手県 · Founded 1986Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape is Hoshi White made from?: It is made from 100% Seibel 9110, a French-American hybrid grape variety grown in Kaminoyama, Yamagata Prefecture.
What does Hoshi White taste like?: It is a slightly dry white with concentrated fruit character, rich yeast-derived aromatics from sur lie aging, floral notes, and refreshing acidity with a lingering finish.
What awards has Hoshi White won?: It won Gold at the 2025 Feminalise World Wine Competition, and has repeatedly medaled at the Japan Wine Challenge (Silver/Bronze across multiple years) and the Japan Wine Competition (Bronze) since 2006.
What food pairs well with Hoshi White?: Its bright acidity pairs well with grilled or steamed white fish, seafood and vegetable dishes, and soft cheeses.

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