About Vino da Manriki Merlot + CS
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥3,800-5,500
- a 2022 vintage was reported at approximately ¥3,850; other vintages may vary
A red Bordeaux-variety blend from Caney Wine's 'Vino da Manriki' line, combining Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the Kanai family's organically farmed plots in Yamanashi City. Featured among Pen magazine's picks of Japanese wines worth drinking now, it was praised for its floral aromatics and gradually unfolding complexity.
A rare Bordeaux-blend red from a Koshu-country winery — soft and floral at first, but with a complexity that keeps revealing itself glass after glass.
New to wine?
A soft, floral-scented red that opens up gently — a good first step into Japanese-grown Bordeaux varieties.
Food Pairings
Its soft texture and gradually building complexity suit grilled or simmered meat dishes, including Japanese-style beef stew (nikujaga) or yakitori with tare sauce.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, or any meal centered on grilled or simmered meat.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from Caney Wine's organically managed Manriki vineyards; small-batch, hand-crafted, released as recently as the 2022 vintage.
About the producer
Caney WineHusband-and-wife organic winery in Yamanashi since 1962.山梨市, 山梨県 · Founded 1962Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes are in Vino da Manriki Merlot + CS?
- It is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on Caney Wine's own organically farmed vineyards in the Manriki district of Yamanashi City.
- What does this wine taste like?
- Reviewers describe an aroma like an array of small flowers blooming, with a soft mouthfeel and complexity that builds gradually through to the finish.
- Has this wine been recognized anywhere?
- It was featured in Pen Online's roundup of Japanese wines worth drinking, highlighting its floral aromatics and evolving palate.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- Its soft texture pairs well with grilled or simmered meat dishes, including Japanese-style stews and glazed yakitori.
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