About ENA
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Concord
- Price Range
- ¥2,300-2,600
- Alcohol
- 12%
ENA is one of St. Cousair's longtime signature red blends, made in Iizuna, Nagano from grapes sourced across the winery's Nagano-prefecture growing areas. Led by Merlot and rounded out with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, it is distinguished from the winery's other reds by a small addition of Concord, the American hybrid variety, which lends a gentle berry-like sweetness to the aroma. The wine shows a beautiful deep reddish-purple color, ripe berry and spice aromatics, and a soft, approachable palate, and it has repeatedly won gold medals at international competitions including the Concours Mondial des Vins Feminalise and Challenge International du Vin. In September 2025, St. Cousair renamed this wine 'Oka no Ue no Hallelujah' (丘の上のハレルヤ), inspired by the chapel on the winery's hilltop grounds, though it continues to be widely referenced under its original name, ENA.
The touch of Concord is what sets ENA apart — a distinctly Japanese, gently sweet-scented accent that no European blend can replicate, wrapped around a core of well-balanced Merlot fruit.
New to wine?
A soft, fruit-forward red with gentle tannins — an easy, friendly entry point into Japanese wine.
Food Pairings
The gentle berry sweetness and soft tannins pair beautifully with teriyaki chicken, simmered dishes in soy-based sauces (nikujaga), grilled meats, and even lightly sweetened sukiyaki.
When to drink it
Casual family dinners, weekend gatherings, and everyday meals with Japanese home cooking.
Terroir & Winemaking
A Merlot-led blend rounded out with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and a small portion of Concord, all grown in Nagano Prefecture. Vinified and bottled at St. Cousair's Iizuna winery. 750ml, ABV 12%.
About the producer
St. CousairCrafting authentic Nagano wines with a philosophy of Country Comfort.飯綱町, 長野県 · Founded 1990Visit the producer page →More wines from St. Cousair
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape varieties are used in ENA?
- ENA is a Merlot-led blend rounded out with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir, with a small portion of Concord, the American hybrid variety, added for a distinctive gentle sweetness in the aroma.
- What does ENA taste like?
- It has a beautiful deep reddish-purple color with aromas of ripe berries and spice, a soft and approachable palate, and gentle tannins with a hint of berry-like sweetness on the finish.
- What food pairs well with ENA?
- Its soft fruit character pairs especially well with Japanese home cooking such as teriyaki chicken, soy-based simmered dishes, and sukiyaki, as well as grilled meats.
- Is ENA still sold under that name?
- Since September 2025, St. Cousair has rebranded this wine as 'Oka no Ue no Hallelujah' (丘の上のハレルヤ), though it remains widely known by its original name, ENA.
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