"For this collaboration, Thesleff Group's head of wines and sakes, Michele Orbolato, has hand-selected four bottles from Château Mercian's portfolio - including the Koshu Gris de Gris and Mariko Syrah - to complement a 12-course menu that moves from delicate nigiri to indulgent wagyu. "Each bottle reflects the precision and artistry that complements Chef Tanyag's omakase - subtlety, elegance, and a profound respect for terroir," says Orbolato."
"Diners will be guided through four wines, starting with the Iwade Koshu Ortum - a limited release of just 1,100 bottles, pale yellow with notes of grapefruit, Japanese citrus and jasmine. Next will be the Rivalis Left Bank Chardonnay, bright and balanced, paired with king crab nigiri and sea bream with yuzu salt. The third wine, Koshu Gris de Gris, reddish-orange with apricot and pear notes, will be served alongside yellowtail tartare on grilled sushi rice or seared sc"
Luna occupies the ninth floor of 100 Liverpool Street with just 12 seats and skyline views to St Paul's Cathedral. The restaurant specializes in sosaku-style Edomae omakase led by executive chef Leonard Tanyag, presenting a 12-course progression from delicate nigiri to indulgent wagyu. Michele Orbolato of the Thesleff Group hand-selected four bottles from Château Mercian, including Koshu Gris de Gris and Mariko Syrah, to accompany the menu. Château Mercian cultivates Koshu, Chardonnay and Syrah across Yamanashi, Nagano and Fukushima and also experiments with Albariño and Mencía. Several releases remain small-scale and rarely exported, adding exclusivity to the pairing.
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