About East Bay Assemblage B
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Price Range
- Around ¥3,300
A limited-edition red blend released by the Tokyo urban micro-winery Fukagawa Winery Tokyo to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Yurikamome, Tokyo's automated waterfront rail line. Cabernet Franc forms the backbone, joined by Cabernet Sauvignon for bright acidity and firm tannin, and Merlot for rich fruit and a soft, rounded mouthfeel. The 2023 vintage is designed as a well-balanced, vivid, food-friendly red — the winery recommends serving it lightly chilled at first, then letting it warm in the glass to reveal how the flavor evolves.
A charming example of how Tokyo's urban wineries turn local partnerships into drinkable stories — the Cabernet Franc backbone keeps it structured while Merlot keeps it approachable.
New to wine?
An easy-drinking, well-balanced red blend — a friendly entry point into Tokyo's urban winemaking scene.
Food Pairings
A versatile red that suits grilled or roasted meats, beef stew, and hamburg steak. Its soft tannin and bright acidity also make it a good match for tomato-based pasta and mildly seasoned charcuterie.
When to drink it
A fun conversation-starter gift for railway (Yurikamome) fans, or a casual dinner wine for grilled meat dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
2023 vintage red blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, produced as a collaboration wine with Yurikamome Co., Ltd. to mark the railway's 30th anniversary. Vinified at Fukagawa Winery Tokyo's urban micro-winery facility in Koto City, Tokyo, which sources contract-grown grapes from producers across Japan.
About the producer
Fukagawa Winery TokyoUrban Tokyo winery aging red wine beneath Tokyo Bay.江東区, 東京都 · Founded 2016Visit the producer page →More wines from Fukagawa Winery Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is East Bay Assemblage B?
- It is a 2023 vintage red blend from Fukagawa Winery Tokyo, released as a collaboration wine celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Yurikamome rail line in Tokyo.
- What grape varieties are used?
- It is a blend led by Cabernet Franc, with Cabernet Sauvignon adding acidity and tannin, and Merlot adding fruit richness and softness.
- What food does it pair with?
- It pairs well with grilled or braised meat dishes such as beef stew and hamburg steak, and also suits soy-based Japanese simmered dishes.
- How should it be served?
- The winery recommends serving it lightly chilled at first, then letting it warm slightly in the glass to enjoy how the flavor develops.
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