Gio Hills’ take on Nagano’s favourite red grape, Merlot, is broad-shouldered and rich.
 
Redolent with Merlot’s signature aromas of pencil shavings, it instantly conjures an image of Bordeaux.
 
As expected, the acidity here remains high, and gives the wine supreme balance overall. It’s truly a wine that showcases how far Nagano Merlot has come, since it was first planted in the 70s.