About this product
Japan's benchmark Merlot from Nagano's high-altitude Hokushin region. Plum, cassis, dark chocolate, mountain herbs, and a fine-grained tannic structure. Elegant and age-worthy — often compared to Right Bank Bordeaux.
Pairing intelligence
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Nagano wagyu in sukiyaki with its sweet-savory soy and mirin broth is an elevated Japanese match for this premium Merlot.
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Pan-roasted duck with Japan's citrus-chili paste creates a sophisticated Japan-France pairing with this Merlot.
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Nagano's Shinshu beef thinly sliced with citrus ponzu finds an elegant companion in this mountain Merlot.
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Continental aged cheeses pair gracefully with this Merlot's plum concentration and mountain herb character.
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