{"product_id":"izu-merlot-2024","title":"Izu Merlot 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003e Product description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Made from Merlot grown in our own vineyards, this wine is aged in oak barrels for nine months after fermentation.\u003cbr\u003e The aroma of black fruits such as cassis is mixed with the aroma of the barrel. The astringency and acidity are just right, and there is also a soft umami flavor. This wine can be enjoyed with a variety of dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Product information \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 98px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%;\"\u003e Product name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%;\"\u003e Izu Merlot 2023 \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eItem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e Fruit wine \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003etype\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e Red, dry \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eRaw material name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e Grapes (from Izu) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eGrape varieties used\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e Merlot 100% \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAlcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e 13% \u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 70%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e 750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo prevent cloudiness, please be careful not to expose the product to high temperatures (below 25°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Sediment may appear due to ingredients derived from grapes and fermentation, but this does not affect the quality, so please feel free to consume it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Wine Chart \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n        .wine-chart {\n            width: 90%;\n            max-width: 500px;\n            margin: 20px auto;\n            padding: 20px; \/* Increased padding for better spacing *\/\n            border-radius: 10px;\n            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; \/* Changed font to Inter *\/\n            background-color: #ffffff; \/* Changed background to white *\/\n            \/* box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); \/* Stronger shadow *\/ \/* Removed shadow *\/\n            display: flex; \/* Use flexbox for layout *\/\n            flex-direction: column; \/* Stack sections vertically *\/\n            gap: 30px; \/* Gap between sections *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-section {\n            margin-bottom: 0; \/* Removed section margin as gap handles it *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-bar-container {\n            position: relative;\n            height: 10px; \/* Height for the main bar line *\/\n            background-color: #e0e0e0; \/* Light gray line *\/\n            border-radius: 5px;\n            display: flex;\n            align-items: center;\n            justify-content: space-between; \/* Distribute dots evenly *\/\n            padding: 0 5px; \/* Padding for dots from edges *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-dot {\n            width: 12px;\n            height: 12px;\n            background-color: #c0c0c0; \/* Default dot color *\/\n            border-radius: 50%;\n            transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\n            position: relative; \/* For the larger selected dot *\/\n            cursor: pointer; \/* Indicate interactivity *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-dot.selected {\n            background-color: #a94442; \/* Red color for selected dot *\/\n            transform: scale(1.4); \/* Make selected dot larger *\/\n            box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(169, 68, 66, 0.6); \/* Glow effect *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-scale {\n            display: flex;\n            justify-content: space-between;\n            font-size: 0.85em; \/* Slightly smaller font for scale labels *\/\n            color: #666; \/* Softer text for scale labels *\/\n            padding: 5px 0; \/* Padding for scale labels *\/\n            margin-top: 10px; \/* Space above scale labels *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-scale span {\n            padding: 0; \/* Removed padding *\/\n            flex: 1; \/* Distribute space equally *\/\n            text-align: center; \/* Center labels *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-scale span:first-child {\n            text-align: left; \/* Align first label left *\/\n        }\n\n        .chart-scale span:last-child {\n            text-align: right; \/* Align last label right *\/\n        }\n    \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wine-chart\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-selected-index=\"1\" data-chart-id=\"body\" class=\"chart-bar-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot selected\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-scale\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eLight body\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFull body\u003c\/span\u003e \n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-section\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-selected-index=\"2\" data-chart-id=\"sweetness\" class=\"chart-bar-container\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot selected\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-dot\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"chart-scale\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan\u003eSweet and\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003edry\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Product Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e A red wine with a distinctive oak aroma, moderate astringency, a hint of sweetness, and fruity flavors.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexterior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003escent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Pairing suggestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Bolognese, beef tongue stew, grilled meat (with sauce), braised pork, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Awards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Tasting Report\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/izu-wine.jp\/2025\/04\/18\/01-106\/\"\u003eTreat yourself to a soft-tasting Merlot on the weekend.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Recipe Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/izu-wine.jp\/2025\/04\/03\/01-105\/\"\u003e\"Izu Merlot 2023\" and the recipe \"Fried Tuna with Asparagus and Oyster Sauce\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/izu-wine.jp\/2025\/04\/25\/01-107\/\"\u003e\"Izu Merlot 2023\" and the recipe \"Japanese-style Doraniki\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e More Article Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nakaizuwinery.com\/blogs\/shop-news\/pairing-eel-with-wine\" title=\"Suggestions for Izu wines that go well with eel: An article about the perfect pairing to enjoy on Doyo no Ushi no Hi\"\u003eA suggestion for Izu wine that pairs well with eel: an exquisite pairing to enjoy on Doyo no Ushi no Hi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Delivery Information: Summer Season Request\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e We strongly recommend using refrigerated delivery to maintain the freshness of your product.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eDuring the hot summer months ( \u003cb\u003eapproximately June to September\u003c\/b\u003e ), we strongly recommend using \u003cstrong\u003erefrigerated shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain the quality of your wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Wine is a drink that is very sensitive to temperature changes. If it is stored in an environment above 25°C for a long period of time, the heat can cause it to lose its flavor, leak, or oxidize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e By using our refrigerated delivery service, we can keep your wine at the optimum temperature until it reaches you, allowing you to enjoy its original flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e How to use refrigerated delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e When placing your order, please select \" \u003cb\u003erefrigerated delivery\u003c\/b\u003e \" as the shipping method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Refrigerated delivery requires an additional fee in addition to the regular shipping fee. For details, please refer to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nakaizuwinery.com\/pages\/sctl\" title=\"Information page on the Specified Commercial Transactions Act\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethe information on the Specified Commercial Transactions Act\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n \u003ch3\u003eIf you select standard shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you choose standard shipping, we may not be able to offer a refund or exchange for wine that has deteriorated in quality due to temperature changes during shipping. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in order to protect your valuable wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"中伊豆ワイナリー シャトーT.S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47731972276450,"sku":"NW001-MR-2024","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/3267\/1202\/files\/700.jpg?v=1741326876","url":"https:\/\/nakaizuwinery.com\/en\/products\/izu-merlot-2024","provider":"【公式】中伊豆ワイナリーヒルズ \/ オンラインショップ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}