What grapes is Wanda White made from?

Wanda White is a blend of Beniizu (also labeled Ao-Beniizu), a red-skinned Japanese table grape, and Niagara, an aromatic American hybrid white grape — both estate-grown by Kamegamori Brewery in Hanamaki, Iwate.

Does Wanda White contain apples?

No. Despite sharing its 'Wanda' name with some of Kamegamori's cider-adjacent releases, Wanda White is a 100% grape wine made from Beniizu and Niagara grapes, with no apple in the blend.

What does Wanda White taste like?

It shows a deep orange hue with the crisp acidity of underripe Beniizu softened by Niagara's natural sweetness, resulting in a light, easy-drinking orange wine that can be served chilled or at room temperature.

How should I serve Wanda White?

Kamegamori suggests drinking it casually from a cup or tumbler, either lightly chilled as an aperitif or at room temperature alongside everyday meals.

CuvéeIwateWhite

Wanda White

白わんだ

Kamegamori Brewery

About Wanda White

Style: White
Grape Varieties: Beniizu, Niagara
Price Range: ¥2,000-2,400; 1800ml isshobin, tax excluded, varies by vintage and retailer

Wanda White is Kamegamori Brewery's playful skin-contact orange wine, blending the striking red-skinned Japanese table grape Beniizu (also seen labeled 'Ao-Beniizu') with the aromatic American hybrid Niagara, both estate-grown in the Osawa valley basin of Osako, Hanamaki, Iwate. Beniizu's naturally high sugar and gentle acidity — picked slightly underripe here for balance — is softened by Niagara's honeyed sweetness, producing a still (non-sparkling), deep orange-hued white with sulfites added at bottling. Sold in a generous 1.8-liter isshobin bottle, it is a casual, glass-in-hand wine meant to be poured freely and enjoyed at any temperature.

Sommelier's Note

A rare Japanese red-grape-meets-Niagara blend that proves orange wine doesn't have to be intense — Wanda White is Kamegamori's most approachable, pour-freely bottle.

New to wine?

A friendly, low-fuss orange wine with natural sweetness up front and a crisp, dry finish — an easy first step into skin-contact wines.

Food Pairings

Its gentle sweetness and orange-wine texture pair well with grilled chicken, tempura, and mildly spiced Asian dishes. Serve chilled as an aperitif or at room temperature alongside a casual meal.

When to drink it

Casual home drinking, izakaya-style spreads, or gatherings where a large-format bottle is welcome.

Terroir & Winemaking

A field-style blend of estate-grown Beniizu (harvested slightly underripe for freshness) and Niagara, farmed without herbicides or chemical fertilizer. Fermented with skin contact, unfiltered, bottled still (non-sparkling) with sulfites added. Packaged in a 1800ml isshobin bottle; alcohol by volume has been reported around 8-9% depending on vintage.

About the producer

Kamegamori BreweryUnfiltered, additive-free wines and ciders from Iwate's Osawa valley花巻市, 岩手県 · Founded 2015Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes is Wanda White made from?: Wanda White is a blend of Beniizu (also labeled Ao-Beniizu), a red-skinned Japanese table grape, and Niagara, an aromatic American hybrid white grape — both estate-grown by Kamegamori Brewery in Hanamaki, Iwate.
Does Wanda White contain apples?: No. Despite sharing its 'Wanda' name with some of Kamegamori's cider-adjacent releases, Wanda White is a 100% grape wine made from Beniizu and Niagara grapes, with no apple in the blend.
What does Wanda White taste like?: It shows a deep orange hue with the crisp acidity of underripe Beniizu softened by Niagara's natural sweetness, resulting in a light, easy-drinking orange wine that can be served chilled or at room temperature.
How should I serve Wanda White?: Kamegamori suggests drinking it casually from a cup or tumbler, either lightly chilled as an aperitif or at room temperature alongside everyday meals.

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