About Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Bailey A
- Price Range
- ¥2,420
- tax incl., 720ml, open pricing via Katashimo's own online shop
- Alcohol
- 12%
Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red is a dry red blend from Katashimo Wine Foods, Osaka's oldest winery, made from oak-barrel-aged Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Bailey A. The bottle was created to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Siege of Osaka, and its label reproduces the "Summer Siege of Osaka Screen" held by Osaka Castle Museum, making it a striking gift bottle. It is non-vintage and bottled at 720ml.
A rare Japanese red blend built around Muscat Bailey A alongside Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon — the oak aging tames the tannins into something genuinely food-friendly, and the Siege-of-Osaka label makes it a conversation piece as much as a wine.
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An approachable, medium-bodied dry red with gentle Muscat Bailey A sweetness on the nose — an easy everyday glass despite its dramatic history-themed label.
Food Pairings
Its balanced tannins and oak sweetness pair well with grilled or simmered dishes seasoned with miso or soy sauce, as well as dashi-based stews and hamburg steak.
When to drink it
A memorable gift for history and Osaka Castle enthusiasts, or a bottle to mark commemorative occasions and celebrations.
Terroir & Winemaking
A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Bailey A, aged in oak barrels. Dry style, ABV 12%. Non-vintage, bottled at 720ml. Sediment or tartrate crystals may settle at the bottom of the bottle; this does not affect quality.
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 grapes are used in Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red?
- It is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Muscat Bailey A, aged in oak barrels by Katashimo Wine Foods in Osaka.
- Is Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red sweet or dry?
- It is a dry (karakuchi) red wine, though the Muscat Bailey A component gives it a subtly sweet, fruity aroma.
- What does the label on Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red depict?
- It reproduces the "Summer Siege of Osaka Screen" (Osaka natsu no jin zu byobu) held by Osaka Castle Museum, created to mark the 400th anniversary of the Siege of Osaka.
- What is the alcohol content of Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red?
- It has an alcohol content of approximately 12%.
- What food pairs well with Taiko Yumetsuyu Wine Red?
- Its balanced tannins pair especially well with miso- or soy-sauce-seasoned dishes, dashi-based simmered dishes, and hamburg steak.
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