This is the Fujiya Nectar Sparkling White Peach and Merlot. It included up to 10% juice sourced from merlot grapes in Nagano Prefecture, along with purée from white peaches grown in Japan.
The beverage presented itself in an opaque beige-pink hue, offering an sweet aroma with soft notes of grape and white peach, accompanied by a light carbonation. Served chilled, the white peach contributed a floral, berry-like sweetness that took the lead at the beginning of each sip with minimal acidity. This sweetness was then balanced mid-sip by a subtle acidity and tannin quality from the merlot grapes, with the carbonation playing a cleansing role on the palate for a crisp aftertaste. The white peach and merlot grapes shared the spotlight with a distinct softness of flavour and mouthfeel, capturing the fleshiness of both fruits. The result was a refreshingly elegant and well-blended beverage.
This Fujiya Nectar Sparkling White Peach and Merlot contained 380 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2023.