Château Mercian Muscat Bailey A

Chateâu Mercian

Château Mercian Muscat Bailey A Red Wine. Japanese Red Wine. Delicious wine from Yamanashi prefecture.

Château Mercian Muscat Bailey A

Chateâu Mercian

From the Terroir series. From their Terroir series. Some describe this as the Japanese Beaujolais; whatever your opinion may be on that, anyone will agree that it shares that same sort of gulpability and encourage giddy, joyous drinking. Enjoy the great balance between the fruity Muscat Bailey A and the subtle nuances the aging barrel imparts.

ML.
750
VOL.
ALC.
12%
VOL.
Regular price $38.00

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

MERCIAN MUSCAT BAILEY A

Bright ruby red. Red fruit aroma of strawberry, raspberry and cherry enveloped gently with hints of spice as well as vanilla from the barrel. Soft tannin and light acidity dance an irresistible tango.

DETAILS

Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: Muscat Bailey A
Vintage: 2019
Style: Medium Body

TASTING NOTES

 


HOW TO ENJOY

PAIRING

Delightful with slightly sweet seasoning, like food with mirin or oyster sauce: think teriyaki chicken, sweet and sour pork.

SERVING

Best served at about 54°-57° in a wine glass.

 

Château Mercian, founded in 1887, was the first privately-owned winery in Japan. It is now part of Kirin Holdings family, one of the biggest beverage companies in Japan. Yes, yes, yes, the natural inclination is to go for small, boutique businesses, but do yourself a huge favor and do NOT dismiss Mercian as some boring behemoth, because they've done fascinating work. They're actually a real game changer in Japan's wine industry—it's the big, hunkin' train that could.