Renowned for their high-quality fruit liqueurs, Hououbiden delivers another masterpiece—this time featuring the elegant sweetness of grapes. Unlike typical red or white table wines, this sake includes grape skins and a touch of pulp, offering a unique texture where you can actually enjoy a light, satisfying bite as you sip. It’s both sweet and slightly tannic, making it irresistibly moreish. Released as a seasonal limited edition, this is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a sweet yet distinctive fruit sake.

Made with 100% Tochigi-grown grapes, this sake contains no artificial coloring or preservatives, ensuring peak freshness and allowing the pure sweetness of the fruit to shine. The trade-off for this freshness is strict: it must be refrigerated from production to consumption, and should be enjoyed within three months of bottling. Considering shipping from Japan, shops must deliver it to customers almost immediately upon arrival. Challenging, but absolutely worth it for this gem.

Due to the natural sediment, be sure to shake well before pouring. The wine itself pours a deep, luxurious purple-red. The aroma is rich and bursting with grape sweetness. On the palate, that intoxicating grape flavor continues, with a medium-to-high sweetness. The presence of grape skins and a bit of pulp adds a refreshing, crisp mouthfeel and extra layers of complexity. The finish features a gentle tannic note that balances the sweetness perfectly. After drinking, your lips might bear a blush of purple—a romantic touch reminiscent of classic wine, yet as easy to drink as a fruit sake. Ideal for date nights or friendly gatherings, it’s the kind of bottle you’ll easily finish in one meal with a friend or two.

Hououbiden’s fruit sake range has earned a reputation for authenticity and deliciousness, and this Whole Grape Sake is no exception.