Vino da Manriki Merlot + CS
ヴィノダ万力 メルロー＋カベルネ・ソーヴィニヨン
Caney Wine
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon
About this wine
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 soft, floral-scented red that opens up gently — a good first step into Japanese-grown Bordeaux varieties.
Sommelier's Note
"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."
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.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥3,800-5,500 (a 2022 vintage was reported at approximately ¥3,850; other vintages may vary)
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.
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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