Red wine

Hombo Shuzo, Château Mars Hosaka Hinoshiro Late Harvest Cabernet-Merlot 2018

An abundance of blackcurrant, cassis, bramble and liquorice on the nose flows into a complex and comfortingly luxurious palate. Well balanced and smooth delivering a long, silky finish.

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Wine Details

Colour

Red

Wine Style

Still

Grape Varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon (47%), Merlot (46%), Petit Verdot (7%)

Alcohol

13%

Bottle size

75cl

Origin

Country

Japan

Region

Yamanashi

Sub-region

Hosaka

Tasting Information

Blind

Yes

Tasted by

Marie Cheong-Thong

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