About Kaze White
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Riesling Lion, Koshu, Chardonnay
- Price Range
- ¥2,365
- 720ml, tax included
- Alcohol
- 12%
Kaze White is a semi-dry white wine from Iwate Kuzumaki Wine, blending Riesling Lion grown in Iwate Prefecture with Koshu from Yamagata and Chardonnay from Aomori. Unpasteurized to preserve fresh fruit character, it shows bright green-apple and citrus aromas with crisp, elegant acidity and a touch of residual sweetness. It has a long track record of accolades, from early 2000s Japan Wine Competition awards to a 2021 Japan Wine Challenge Bronze and Gold at the 2026 Sakura Awards.
A multi-variety blend that punches above its price point — its 2026 Sakura Award Gold confirms what long-time fans already knew: this is one of Kuzumaki's most reliably crowd-pleasing whites.
New to wine?
An easy-drinking, fruit-forward white with just enough sweetness to soften the acidity — a friendly entry point into Japanese wine.
Food Pairings
The citrus-driven acidity and light sweetness make it a natural match for lightly seasoned seafood, tempura, and salads with vinaigrette. It also pairs well with mild curries and fresh goat cheese.
When to drink it
Casual lunches, seafood dinners, and everyday pairing with Japanese home cooking.
Terroir & Winemaking
Semi-dry style, ABV 12%. Blend of Riesling Lion (Iwate), Koshu (Yamagata), and Chardonnay (Aomori). Unpasteurized (non-heat-treated) to retain fresh fruit aromatics. Serving temperature 6-8°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 →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in Kaze White?
- It is a blend of Riesling Lion grown in Iwate Prefecture, Koshu from Yamagata Prefecture, and Chardonnay from Aomori Prefecture.
- What does Kaze White taste like?
- It offers bright green-apple and citrus aromas with clean, elegant acidity and a touch of natural sweetness, in a semi-dry style.
- What food pairs well with Kaze White?
- Its citrus acidity and light sweetness pair well with sashimi, tempura, salads, and light Japanese dishes.
- Has Kaze White won any awards?
- Yes — it won Gold at the 2026 Sakura Awards, Bronze at the 2021 Japan Wine Challenge, and has placed in Japan Wine Competitions since the early 2000s.
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