About Yohaku Zweigelt
- Style
- Red, Rosé
- Grape Varieties
- Zweigelt
- Price Range
- ¥4,000-6,000
Yoka Winery's 'Yohaku' series features grapes sourced from local Yoichi producers, embodying the winery's commitment to regional connection. This Zweigelt is crafted using a 'Blanc de Noirs' technique, where the grapes are pressed whole-cluster without maceration to avoid harsh tannins. The resulting wine displays a beautiful golden hue with copper tints. On the palate, it offers a sophisticated balance of saline minerality, bright acidity, and subtle umami reminiscent of seaweed, complemented by notes of cherry cola, apricot, and white spices. It is a complex, elegant expression that defies typical red wine expectations.
This is a masterpiece of regional expression. You must try this to understand the true potential of Hokkaido Zweigelt; it is a transformative experience.
New to wine?
A unique, easy-drinking wine that feels like a white wine but has the depth of a red. Perfect for those who want to try something different.
Food Pairings
Pairs exceptionally well with a wide range of cuisines, including delicate seafood, grilled poultry, and umami-rich dishes.
When to drink it
Ideal for casual dinners, sophisticated gatherings, or as a conversation piece during a blind tasting.
Terroir & Winemaking
Produced using the Blanc de Noirs method. Whole-cluster pressing with low extraction to avoid bitterness. Aged in old oak barrels for 4 months, followed by 8 months in stainless steel tanks.
About the producer
Yoka WineryEx-banker turned winemaker: Yoichi's most personal new estate余市町, 北海道 · Founded 2018Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What does it taste like?
- It features notes of cherry cola, apricot, and white spices with a distinct saline minerality and umami finish.
- What should I pair it with?
- It pairs perfectly with Japanese dashi-based dishes, grilled fish, and light poultry.
- Is it a red wine?
- Although made from the red Zweigelt grape, it is crafted as a Blanc de Noirs, resulting in a golden-hued wine that drinks like a complex white.
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