What grape varieties are used in Kobe Wine Red?

It is a blend led by Kobe-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, using 100% grapes harvested in Kobe's Nishi and Kita wards.

What does Kobe Wine Red taste like?

It shows bright red-berry aromatics with youthful, refreshing acidity and smooth, gentle tannins — a light-bodied, easy-drinking style.

What food pairs well with Kobe Wine Red?

Umami-rich dishes such as beef in oyster sauce, sauteed pork, and miso-glazed vegetables, as well as Chinese-style spiced red meat dishes.

Is Kobe Wine Red the same as Kobe Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon?

No. Kobe Wine Red is the everyday blended red in the standard 'Kobe Wine' series, while Kobe Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is a single-varietal, limited-vintage bottling from the premium 'Reserva' line.

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Kobe Wine Red

神戸ワイン赤

Kobe Winery

About Kobe Wine Red

Style: Red
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Price Range: ¥1,100-2,000; 360ml-720ml
Alcohol: 12%

Kobe Wine Red is the entry-level red in Hakutsuru Shuzo Kobe Winery's everyday 'Kobe Wine' line, made from 100% Kobe-grown grapes — primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot — hand-harvested from contracted and estate vineyards around the Rokko foothills in Kobe's Nishi and Kita wards. It is a light-bodied, approachable blend showing bright red-berry aromatics with youthful acidity and smooth, gentle tannins, built for everyday drinking rather than aging.

Sommelier's Note

The most accessible bottle in the Kobe Wine range — a Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend built for the dinner table, not the cellar, and a great everyday introduction to Kobe's terroir before stepping up to the single-varietal Reserva line.

New to wine?

A light, easy-drinking red with gentle tannins — a friendly first taste of Japanese wine.

Food Pairings

Pairs well with umami-rich dishes such as beef stir-fried in oyster sauce, pork sauteed steak, and eggplant with green pepper in miso — its light body and soft tannins also suit spiced Chinese-style red meat dishes.

When to drink it

Everyday dinners, casual gatherings, and pairing with Japanese or Chinese home cooking

Terroir & Winemaking

Blend led by Kobe-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, hand-harvested from contracted farms and estate vineyards (approx. 40ha total) in Kobe's Nishi and Kita wards. Light body, 12% ABV, best served at 14-16°C.

About the producer

Kobe WineryKobe's signature local wine, freshly reborn under sake giant Hakutsuru神戸市, 兵庫県 · Founded 1983Visit the producer page →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What grape varieties are used in Kobe Wine Red?: It is a blend led by Kobe-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, using 100% grapes harvested in Kobe's Nishi and Kita wards.
What does Kobe Wine Red taste like?: It shows bright red-berry aromatics with youthful, refreshing acidity and smooth, gentle tannins — a light-bodied, easy-drinking style.
What food pairs well with Kobe Wine Red?: Umami-rich dishes such as beef in oyster sauce, sauteed pork, and miso-glazed vegetables, as well as Chinese-style spiced red meat dishes.
Is Kobe Wine Red the same as Kobe Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon?: No. Kobe Wine Red is the everyday blended red in the standard 'Kobe Wine' series, while Kobe Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon is a single-varietal, limited-vintage bottling from the premium 'Reserva' line.

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