From September 9th 2025, the City’s first and highest omakase restaurant, LUNA Omakase, will offer a Japanese wine pairing in collaboration with the Château Mercian, the oldest Japanese vineyard.
Up on the 9th floor of 100 Liverpool Street, this twelve-seat restaurant has great views of St Paul’s Cathedrall and is led by Executive Chef Leonard Tanyag.
LUNA Omakase reimagines Sosaku-style Edomae cuisine, celebrating the finest seasonal ingredients through a 12 course menu that evolves with the 12 phases of the moon.The partnership will run for the whole of September and will see Michele Orbolato, Thesleff Group’s Head of Wine and Sake, hand-select four exceptional Japanese wines, offering one of London’s most refined and distinctive dining experiences.
Château Mercian is Japan’s oldest established winery in Japan, founded in 1870. Based in Yamanashi, Nagano, and Fukushima, it produces award-winning wines from Koshu, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, while also experimenting with Albariño, Mencía, and more.
With only twelve seats per service, this collaboration offers one of London’s most exclusive gastronomic experiences, where each course, from delicate Nigiri to indulgent Wagyu, is elevatedby Japan’s finest wines from Château Mercian.
Available from 9th to 30th September
The Wines
1. Château Mercian Rivalis Left Bank Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Bright yellow with aromas of pineapple, mango, grapefruit, orange blossom, vanilla, and butter. A harmonious palate with rich acidity and a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing: Perfect with LUNA’s King Crab Nigiri or Sea Bream with Yuzu Salt.
Awards/Production: From the left bank of the Chikuma River, Nagano, grown in clay- rich soils.
2. Château Mercian Iwade Koshu Ortum (Limited release: 1,100 bottles)
Tasting Notes: Pale yellow with notes of ripe grapefruit, white peach, Japanese citrus (yuzu, kabosu, sudachi), and jasmine. Rounded acidity, minerality, and a fresh, cooling finish.
Food Pairing: Complements Bluefin Tuna Belly tartare with Oscietra Caviar or Sea Trout Nigiri.
Awards/Production: 100% Koshu from Iwade Vineyard, Yamanashi; fermented in stainless steel, aged four months in tank
3. Château Mercian Koshu Gris de Gris
Tasting Notes: Reddish-orange hue; aromas of apricot, candied pear, Darjeeling tea, and rose, with vanilla from eight months in oak. A layered, textural palate.
Food Pairing: Ideal with Yellowtail Tartare on grilled Sushi Rice or Seared Scallop with Truffle.
Awards/Production: Koshu from Fuefuki district; International Wine Challenge 2023 Bronze, IWSC 2023 Silver.
4. Château Mercian Mariko Syrah
Tasting Notes: Deep purple with pepper spice, violet, raspberry, cherry, blackcurrant, bitter chocolate, and vanilla. Balanced acidity with fine tannins.
Food Pairing: Perfect with LUNA’s Wagyu A5 Sando or Seared Wagyu Nigiri.
Awards/Production: Premium Syrah from Mariko Vineyard, Nagano; Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 Silver.
Book now: Open Table LUNA Omakase
Address: LUNA Omakase, 9th Floor, 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT
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