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Muscat Bailey A is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for red berry, floral, spice and earth.
The regions that matter for it are Yamanashi.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, moderate vigour and a preference for temperate.
Watch for the synonyms: Muscat Bailey and Muscat Bailey A.
At the table it suits salted cod fish cakes, tuna sashimi and grilled barramundi with steamed salted bok choy.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
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salted cod fish cakes
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tuna sashimi
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grilled barramundi with steamed salted bok choy
Also labelled.
Muscat Bailey, Muscat Bailey A.
Bottles to look for.
- 98 Wines Tane Nogi Red, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chanmoris Muscat Bailey A, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Hosaka Muscat Bailey A, Yamanashi, Japan
- Chateau Mercian Muscat Bailey A, Yamanashi, Japan
- Coco Farm & Winery Dai Ichi Gakushou, Japan
- Domaine Hide 'Sage V.V.', Japan
- Domaine Takeda Bailey A Vieille Vigne l'Elevage en Fut, Yamagata, Japan
- Grape Republic Bailey A, Yamanashi, Japan
Muscat Bailey A: common questions
01.What does Muscat Bailey A taste like?+
Muscat Bailey A tastes of red berry, floral, spice and earth. Structurally it lands at light body, low tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Muscat Bailey A from?+
Muscat Bailey A originates in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
03.Where is Muscat Bailey A grown?+
The key regions for Muscat Bailey A are Yamanashi.
04.What food pairs with Muscat Bailey A?+
Pour it with salted cod fish cakes, tuna sashimi and grilled barramundi with steamed salted bok choy.
05.What else is Muscat Bailey A called?+
Muscat Bailey A is also labelled Muscat Bailey and Muscat Bailey A.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Japan.