The Wine Profile

1 Which coastal town west of Sapporo has become a destination for wine enthusiasts visiting Hokkaido?

A Wakkanai B Hakodate C Otaru D Yoichi

2 How does Hokkaido's serious fine-wine industry look in historical perspective?

A Stagnant, with few new wineries in recent decades B The oldest in Japan, with continuity since the 1700s C Established already in the 1800s by Dutch traders D Very young, with rapid growth through the 2010s and 2020s

3 Which Hokkaido-linked drinks company, best known for beer, also runs a wine range called Grande Polaire?

A Asahi B Sapporo C Suntory D Kirin

4 For which grape has Hokkaido, and Yoichi in particular, built an international cult reputation?

A Cabernet Sauvignon in a Bordeaux style B Syrah on the northern Rhône pattern C Pinot Noir, led by the Yoichi cluster D Koshu, Yamanashi's white signature

5 Which food profile is most associated with Hokkaido and matches the region's fresh, high-acid wines?

A Lamb kebabs and hot chilli-paste dishes B Dairy, seafood and hot-pots C Fried pork and heavy soy glazes D Tropical fruit and coconut-based dishes

6 Which visual identity do Hokkaido's wine producers mainly lean on in their marketing?

A Subtropical lushness, palm trees and warm summers B Temples, cherry blossom and southern-Japan heat C Volcanic landscapes, black ash and hot summer sun D Snow, lavender and dairy — a cool, northern identity