About White Steuben Classic
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Steuben
- Price Range
- ¥2,180
- 720ml
- Alcohol
- 11%
A dry white wine made from 100% Steuben grapes grown in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, positioned as a step up from the standard White Steuben. As a blanc de noirs made from this black grape variety, it balances the crispness of white wine with a gentle, whisper-thin tannin structure. Pale pink-beige in color, evolving toward a delicate pale orange with age, it opens with juicy apricot and plum-like sweetness layered with pale yellow-green herbal nuances. Made using the sur lie method to preserve the sharp acidity and citrus-peel-like bitterness typical of this cool northern grape while adding extra umami and body, resulting in a wine that is refreshing yet creamy and layered with depth. Produced at Sunmamoru Winery's second winery on Mt. Ajara in Owani, Aomori (elevation 709m, established 2016), and has earned medals across multiple vintages at the Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards and Hong Kong Washu Awards.
A rare Japanese blanc de noirs — Steuben's cool-climate acidity meets sur lie richness for a white that drinks with far more depth than its everyday price suggests.
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A refined step up from the standard White Steuben — the sur lie method adds creamy depth while keeping the bright, easy-drinking character intact.
Food Pairings
Pairs beautifully with a wide range of Japanese cuisine — tempura of spring vegetables and white fish, vinegared dishes, and especially miso-based preparations that echo the wine's creamy, sur-lie-derived depth.
When to drink it
A slightly more special everyday meal, Japanese cuisine pairing, or a gift for fans of the standard bottling
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Steuben grapes grown in Tsugaru, Aomori. Blanc de noirs vinification (white wine made from a black grape variety) using the sur lie method. Produced at Sunmamoru Winery's second winery on Mt. Ajara, Owani, Aomori (elevation 709m, established 2016). Screw cap, 720ml. Dry, ABV 11%. 2025 vintage, JAN code 4562257793006.
About the producer
Sunmamoru WineryHonshu's northernmost winery, award-winning Pinot Noirむつ市, 青森県 · Founded 2007Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes White Steuben Classic different from the standard White Steuben?
- It is a separate, higher-tier product made using the sur lie method, which adds extra umami and creamy depth on top of the standard bottling's crisp, floral character. It also carries a slightly lower ABV (11% vs 11.5%) and a different JAN code.
- Is White Steuben Classic a sweet wine?
- No, it is a dry (辛口) white wine, distinct from Sunmamoru Winery's separate White Steuben Sweet bottling.
- What food pairs well with White Steuben Classic?
- It pairs beautifully with Japanese cuisine — tempura, vinegared dishes, and miso-based dishes in particular complement its creamy, sur-lie-derived depth.
- What grape is White Steuben Classic made from?
- It is made from 100% Steuben, a black (red-skinned) American hybrid grape grown in Tsugaru, Aomori, vinified as a blanc de noirs to produce a white wine.
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