Plum Wine, Umeshu
From olden times on to the present day, UME-fruit liqueur, Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine) has been a familiar beverage in Japanese households well known and loved for its relaxing effect as well as its usefulness for keeping healthy. Because of the faint aroma, well-balanced acidity and sweetness of UME-fruit liqueur, Umeshu(Japanese Plum Wine), it is said to be one of the most delicious liquors in the world.
Izumibashi Yamada Juro Umeshu
Izumibashi Yamada Juro Umeshu
Size: 500ml
Alcohol by Volume: 10%
Aged: N/A
Brewery Location: Kanagawa
Introduced In: N/A
Food Pairings: Chicken in tomato sauce, charcuterie, smoked meats, pork chops, nuts
Tasting Notes: For those who love tart umeshu and sake. This addicting umeshu finds balance between the sweetness and juicy acidity by introducing Juro Ume, a plum local to the Kanagawa prefecture. These plums are considered to be the best plum variety for pickling because of its thick and soft pulp, but also delicious flavor. Enjoy the premium Junmai Daiginjo sake base with it's mild, yet rich and rounded mouthfeel. Beyond addicting, you'll want to buy a bottle for yourself and a friend!
Awards: 2021 - SFIWC, Double Gold
Brewery: IZUMIBASHI SHUZO Co.,Ltd
Founded: 1857
Profile: Based on the policy that "Sake making is rice making," employees and local contract farmers work together to cultivate, polish, and brew rice consistently. 100% of their rice is milled in-house with 90% of that rice being harvested from local fields. Izumibashi focuses on creating only "Junmai Sake" (including Junmai Ginjo and Junmai Daiginjo), which is made only from rice and rice koji. The idea of their sake being the perfect accompaniment to food is always at the forefront of their sake design.
