{"product_id":"2020_merlot-cabernet","title":"2022 Takahata Classic Merlot \u0026 Cabernet | A classic red wine with concentrated fruit aromas","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA quintessential classic wine, brimming with local grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/4236_600x600.jpg?v=1729220135\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a basic brand created by Takahata Winery, which consistently receives high ratings in domestic and international competitions, with the aim of producing \"exemplary, classic, high-quality wines.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is primarily made from Merlot grown in Takahata Town, blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma of concentrated fruit, like dried fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/4238_600x600.jpg?v=1729220135\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma features concentrated fruit notes of berries and cassis, with subtle hints of spice and oak. It has a soft, clear palate. The deep flavor and tannins spread, creating a long, complex finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough dry and full-bodied, it's not too heavy, making it an excellent pairing for spicy meat dishes, dry tomato sauces, and strong cheeses. The ideal serving temperature is 17-20°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAiming to be a premium winery on par with the world's most renowned wine regions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahata Winery was founded in 1990 with the mission to \"produce high-quality wines that rival the world's highest standards, even if it takes 100 years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts capabilities are highly regarded, boasting numerous awards in domestic and international competitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/9ecbb4ccb734487fb92e8f6bc869df99_1024x1024.jpg?v=1738742989\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery also focuses on offering experiences through wine, such as vineyard tours and harvesting experiences, and its weekend and seasonal events are bustling with visitors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pursuit of \"creating experiences\" rather than just \"creating products\" is another defining characteristic of Takahata Winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImbuing grape cultivation with a message for the future\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTakahata Town in Yamagata Prefecture has been a region focused on \"sustainable production and consumption\" and \"biodiversity protection\" since the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite being an era when pesticides and chemical fertilizers were encouraged as modern agriculture, young farmers in 1973 formed the \"Takahata Town Organic Agriculture Study Group\" and began practicing organic farming, recognizing environmental destruction and health damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100%\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/IMG_0441_1024x1024.jpg?v=1738743279\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis initiative continues to this day, with the winery implementing its own pest control standards that are significantly lower than those set by the prefecture and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, thereby reducing environmental impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWines made from grapes cultivated with a vision for the next 100 years are also recommended as souvenirs for parties or as gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sikito.com\/collections\/takahatawinery\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for a list of Takahata Winery products 〉\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SiKiTO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44417873019055,"sku":"4920205513944","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/2853\/6495\/files\/3135.png?v=1738745226","url":"https:\/\/sikito.com\/en\/products\/2020_merlot-cabernet","provider":"SiKiTO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}