About K.S. Kawachi Wine Red Dry
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Muscat Bailey A, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- ¥1,650
- tax incl., 720ml
A dry red wine from Katashimo Wine Foods (Katashimo Winery) -- western Japan's oldest continuously operating winery, founded in Kashiwara, Osaka in 1914 -- blending three grape varieties grown in the historic Kawachi region of Osaka: the Japanese-bred Muscat Bailey A, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Part of the winery's 'K.S.' (King Selby) regional-blend line alongside the sister bottling K.S. Kashiwara Jozo Wine, it is a medium-bodied wine leaning toward the dry end of the scale, showing a soft bouquet of fruitcake and strawberry-like sweetness, fresh raspberry-toned acidity, and light, smooth tannins that add grip to the finish. Made from 100% domestically grown grapes and bottled at 720ml (also available in a 300ml size), the blend ratio may vary slightly by lot. Sold at open price.
A textbook example of how Japanese hybrid grapes and international varieties can meet in one glass -- Muscat Bailey A's candied fruit lifts the structure Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon provide, resulting in a wine built specifically to pair with grilled, sauced dishes like yakitori.
New to wine?
An easy-drinking entry point into Japanese red wine -- soft tannins, gentle sweetness and bright acidity make it approachable even for those new to reds.
Food Pairings
The winery's own recommended pairing is yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) with tare sauce -- the wine's soft tannins and bright acidity cut through the savory-sweet glaze. Also pairs well with tomato-based dishes, grilled pork, and mild aged cheeses.
When to drink it
Casual dinners, yakitori and izakaya-style meals, everyday drinking.
Terroir & Winemaking
Blend of Muscat Bailey A, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon (blend ratio varies by lot), 100% domestically grown grapes. Model number 9000736. Bottled at 720ml, sold at open price (approx. ¥1,650 tax included at the winery's own shop). Alcohol content is not disclosed on the producer's official page.
About the producer
Katashimo Wine Foods Co., Ltd.West Japan's oldest winery, crafting wine since 1914.柏原市, 大阪府 · Founded 1914Visit the producer page →More wines from Katashimo Wine Foods Co., Ltd.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in K.S. Kawachi Wine Red Dry?
- It is a blend of Muscat Bailey A, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown domestically; the exact ratio can vary slightly by lot.
- What does K.S. Kawachi Wine Red Dry taste like?
- It has a soft, fruitcake-and-strawberry-like sweet aroma, fresh raspberry-toned acidity, and light, smooth tannins with a gripping finish, in a medium-bodied, dry-leaning style.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- The producer specifically recommends yakitori (grilled chicken skewers) with tare sauce; it also works with other grilled or sweet-savory glazed dishes.
- What does "Kawachi" in the name refer to?
- Kawachi is the historic name for the southeastern part of Osaka Prefecture, where Katashimo Winery -- western Japan's oldest continuously operating winery -- is based.
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