A new summer sangria built around intense refreshment is now available at KURAND (クランド), an online craft alcohol shop. The "Mint-Scented White Sangria" (ミント香る白サングリア) went on sale on April 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM through KURAND's crowdfunding service "Kurafan!"
What Is the Mint-Scented White Sangria?
The Mint-Scented White Sangria is a summer-exclusive white sangria developed with an emphasis on refreshing flavors. It blends white wine with mint tea and three types of domestically grown Japanese citrus. Rather than leaning into the sweetness typical of traditional sangria, the drink prioritizes the invigorating quality of mint tea and the crisp finish characteristic of wine.
Highlights of the Mint-Scented White Sangria
1. Three Citrus Varieties for Juicy Summer Flavor
The recipe features three carefully selected domestic citrus fruits: sweet mikan (mandarin oranges) from Wakayama Prefecture as the base, yuzu for its distinctive tartness, and jabara, also from Wakayama Prefecture, for a pleasant bitterness. Blended in a proprietary ratio, the combination creates a layered flavor profile where sweetness, acidity, and bitterness come together in harmony — going beyond a simple fruit liqueur. The result is a fleshy, juicy mouthfeel.
2. Mint Extract That Delivers Natural Coolness
The drink uses a process of carefully drawing aromatic compounds from mint tea leaves using white wine. Rather than delivering a sharp, menthol-like sting, this approach captures the fruity fragrance that mint holds as an herb. Each sip sends a refreshing aroma through the nose, cooling the body from within. The concentration is set high enough that even when ice is added, the fragrance stays intact.
3. White Wine Provides a Clean, Structured Finish
The white wine base is a blend of Chardonnay, chosen for its firm acidity, and Sauvignon Blanc, valued for its crisp finish. The pairing keeps the sweetness typical of sangria in check while maintaining the body and clean aftertaste associated with wine. The result pairs well with food and holds up well on the rocks or straight.
Product Details
Mint-Scented White Sangria
- Type: Fruit liqueur (classified as sweetened fruit wine under Japan's liquor tax law)
- Alcohol content: 9%
- Volume: 720 ml
- Ingredients: Domestically produced white wine (grapes [Japan]), mandarin orange juice, sugar, yuzu juice, jabara juice, brewed alcohol, mint tea / flavoring
- Producer: Wakayama Yuasa Winery (Wakayama Prefecture)
Plan Lineup
- [Super Early Bird] Mint-Scented White Sangria: ¥3,390 (tax included)
- [Early Bird] Mint-Scented White Sangria: ¥3,590 (tax included)
- Mint-Scented White Sangria: ¥3,990 (tax included)
- [Early Bird] Mint-Scented White Sangria 2-bottle set: ¥6,780 (tax included)
- Mint-Scented White Sangria 2-bottle set: ¥7,180 (tax included)
- Mint-Scented White Sangria 3-bottle set: ¥9,500 (tax included)
- [Ultimate Fruit Liqueur 2-Bottle Tasting Set] Mint-Scented White Sangria + an exclusive fruit liqueur not sold through regular retail: ¥8,310 (tax included)
Sales Period: April 30, 2026 (Thu) – May 28, 2026 (Thu) at 11:59 PM
Shipping: Expected from early July 2026 onward
Sales Method: Crowdfunding service "Kurafan!"
Project Page: https://kurand.jp/products/mint-whitesangria
