Bingtanbok

Description

Bingtanbok is a 7% ABV bokbunja (Korean black raspberry) fruit wine from Pear Sangmyeon Brewing in Gyeonggi-do, made from domestically grown black raspberries. The name evokes icy refreshment (bing = ice, tanbok suggests blessed enjoyment), and the wine delivers exactly that — a cold-weather-friendly, low-ABV bokbunja experience designed for easy drinking. The nose is bright and berry-cheerful, with fresh bokbunja, a hint of cranberry, and a light candy sweetness. On the palate, the body is light with a crisp, almost slushie-like quality when served very cold. The bokbunja flavor is present and recognizable — that signature dark-berry sweetness with an earthy undertone — but dialed down to a gentle hum rather than full-volume concentration. The 7% ABV keeps things breezy, and there is just enough fruit acid to maintain a refreshing edge. The finish is short and clean, practically resetting the palate for another sip. The 370ml bottle is a comfortable single-serving size. Serve very cold at 4-7°C with soft cheese and crackers as an easy afternoon pairing, alongside desserts like berry cheesecake or panna cotta where the bokbunja resonance enhances the course, or on its own as a chilled summer refresher when you want bokbunja character without the weight of higher-proof versions.

Ingredients

Black Raspberry

Tasting Notes

Food Pairings