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Château Mercian Nagano Merlot

Chateâu Mercian

Red
Château Mercian Nagano Merlot. Japanese Red Wine. The Best Japanese Red Wine. Yamanashi Prefecture Wine.

Château Mercian Nagano Merlot

Chateâu Mercian

Red

From the Terroir series. A wine that represents Japanese wine, and one that is highly regarded both nationally and globally. Balancing the ripe-fruit flavor elegantly, Nagano Merlot is made from a blend of grapes from Nagano Prefecture, the leading Merlot-producing region of Japan.

ML.
750
VOL.
ALC.
12%
VOL.
$82.00

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

MERCIAN NAGANO MERLOT

A rich, purple-tinged garnet color. Aromas of dark fruits such as cassis and black cherry, spice, dried fruits and vanilla, made satisfyingly complex by layers of leather and earthy forest floor. An elegant wine with acidity and tannin balanced beautifully. The tannins become even smoother with age.

DETAILS

Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: Merlot
Vintage: 2017
Style: Rich Body

TASTING NOTES


HOW TO ENJOY

PAIRING

Pairs well with wine-braised beef filet, Beef tataki with balsamic sauce, Grilled beef steak, Stews and chili, Kabobs, Tacos.

SERVING

Best served room temperature in a wine glass.

 

WINE ORIGIN

CHATEAU MERCIAN WINERY

LEARN MORE

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.