Sudosan Winery

San Wild Grape Keurate Roje

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San Wild Grape Crate Rose is an 11.5% ABV rosé fruit wine from Sudosan Winery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, made from Korean wild mountain grapes (sanmeoru). The rosé treatment softens the typically intense, rustic character of wild grapes into something brighter and more playful. The nose opens with lively berry fruit, a candy-like sweetness, and a faint earthy note that hints at the mountain origins. On the palate, the body is light with a friendly, easy-drinking texture. The sweetness is the dominant impression, rounded and soft rather than sharp, and the berry character stays consistently present without any harsh tannin or astringency. The finish is short and pleasant, with a gentle fruit warmth. The 375ml bottle is well-sized for a solo session or a two-person appetizer pairing. Serve chilled at 8-11°C with mild cheese where the berry sweetness provides a comfortable contrast, alongside light appetizers and finger foods, or with fruit-forward desserts like mixed berry tarts where the sanmeoru's wild berry character creates resonance.

11.5% ABV375ml

San Wild Grape Keurate Deurai

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San Wild Grape Crate Dry is an 11.5% ABV dry-style fruit wine from Sudosan Winery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, presenting wild mountain grape (sanmeoru) with intentional sweetness restraint. Compared to the rosé and sweet versions from the same winery, the dry expression lets the grape's natural depth and tannic structure come forward rather than hiding behind sugar. The nose is darker and more serious, with ripe wild berry, dried cranberry, and a firm earthy note. On the palate, the body is medium with a more structured, food-friendly profile. The berry fruit is vivid but the finish is noticeably drier and cleaner, with a gentle astringency from the grape skins that gives the wine backbone. The acid-tannin balance here makes this one of the better Korean fruit wines for pairing with savory dishes. Winner of the 2017 Gwangmyeong Cave Wine Festival Bronze Prize, confirming its quality in competition. Serve at 10-14°C with grilled meats where the tannins match rendered fat, alongside mushroom-based dishes where the earthy notes create harmony, or with aged cheese where the dry profile and fruit intensity find balance.

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11.5% ABV750ml

San Wild Grape Keurate Seuwiteu

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San Wild Grape Crate Sweet is an 11.5% ABV sweet fruit wine from Sudosan Winery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, showcasing wild mountain grape (sanmeoru) in its most generous, dessert-oriented expression. This is the sweetest entry in the Crate lineup, and it leans into sanmeoru's lush berry character without apology. The nose is rich with ripe wild blackberry, grape jam, and a warm, slightly earthy sweetness. On the palate, the body is medium with a mellow, enveloping texture that coats the palate generously. The sweetness is front and center, but the sanmeoru's natural freshness prevents the profile from becoming heavy or cloying — there is always enough acidity to keep things moving. The finish is moderately long with lingering dark-berry warmth. Winner of the Top Prize in fruit wine at the 2018 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards, this is a competition-validated sweet wine of genuine quality. Serve at 8-12°C with hoe where the unexpected sweet-savory contrast opens new flavor dimensions, alongside creamy cheese where the berry richness matches fat, or with dark chocolate desserts where the wild grape intensity amplifies bitter-sweet notes.

Keurate Plum Wine

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Keurate Plum Wine is an 8.5% ABV fruit wine from Sudosan Winery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, made with 95.97% domestic plum as its primary ingredient. This exceptionally high fruit ratio means the plum character speaks almost without dilution — bright, juicy acidity on the nose followed by soft, orchard-fresh sweetness on the palate. A small amount of sugar, yeast, and potassium metabisulfite round out the formula, with the antioxidant preserving the fruit's natural vibrancy. The 375ml bottle at a gentle 8.5% ABV makes this a versatile pour for cheese courses, light appetizers, and fruit-forward desserts.

8.5% ABV375ml

Krate Medium Dry

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Krate Medium Dry is an 11.5% ABV fruit wine from Sudosan Winery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, made entirely from wild mountain meoru grapes (Vitis coignetiae). The medium-dry style positions it between the winery's sweeter offerings and a fully dry table wine, delivering bright berry aromatics with a firmer, more structured finish that invites food pairing. Wild meoru grapes carry a deeper, more tannic profile than cultivated varieties, and this wine channels that intensity into a controlled, food-friendly expression. The 750ml format and the winery's 2020 'Chajaganeun Yangjojang' (Visiting Brewery) designation reflect a craft-oriented approach rooted in regional terroir. Serve it alongside aged cheese, cured meat platters, or robust Korean stews where the wine's backbone can match the dish.

11.5% ABV750ml

Krate White Sweet

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Krate White Sweet is an 11.5% ABV fruit wine from Sudosan Winery in Gyeongsangbuk-do, crafted entirely from Cheongsu grapes — a Korean-developed white variety bred for domestic cultivation. The wine opens with soft floral notes and ripe orchard-fruit character, leaning into sweetness while maintaining enough acidity to avoid heaviness. The compact 375ml bottle makes it a natural fit for dessert pairings or a single-serving aperitif. Sudosan Winery's 2020 'Chajaganeun Yangjojang' selection underscores the consistent quality across their lineup. Serve well-chilled alongside fresh cheese, fruit tarts, or light finger foods where its gentle sweetness can complement without overwhelming.