Choya Plum wine"original" 750ml

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In a few weeks, we’ll be seeing our friends steep fresh, unripe Japanese plum (or is it apricot?) in liquor in big glass jars that will sit for six months or longer to convert into umeshu; but for those of us who don’t have access to ume, we can enjoy premium umeshu by three wonderful sake breweries through the Plum Sake Set. Plum Sake Set All three plum sake are distinct. Notice the differences in color and viscosity. | Photo by @thesakemom. Price point: Consider your budget and select a plum wine that fits within your price range. Keep in mind that higher-priced options may offer more refined flavors or special features, but there are also affordable plum wines that can provide an enjoyable experience. One of the advantages of Choya Plum Wine Kishu is its versatility. It can be enjoyed on its own as a delightful aperitif or paired with various dishes.

Plums are highly enriched with calcium, minerals, iron, and many other features that keep you in good health. Have a look at this bottle of Japanese famous plum wine from Choya. You can get 3 kinds of Umeshu which will cost 1200 Yen. If you are not sure what Umeshu to try or select, you can speak to the wait staff and they will recommend something for you. Plus, you get really good food here. Have you ever heard of Umeshu? Umeshu, also known as Japanese plum wine, is a highly popular alcoholic beverage in Japan, especially among people who don’t drink alcoholic beverages regularly.The taste of Choya Plum Wine Kishu is smooth and well-rounded. It offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and acidity, with a subtle tartness that adds complexity to the overall flavor. Choya Plum Wine Kishu (紀州梅酒) is another umeshu produced by the company Choya. This product is produced in Osaka prefecture and as you can see, it contains the ume plums in the bottle. Antioxidant properties: Plum wine, particularly if made from high-quality plums, may contain antioxidants. These compounds can help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body and potentially reduce oxidative stress.

As Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist states ― “Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup. All wines should be tasted; some should only be sipped, but with others, drink the whole bottle.” Umeshu is a liqueur made from a straightforward process of steeping ume fruit in sake, shochu or other spirit, often with sugar. The mixture is left undisturbed for at least six months, and when the time is right, it is bottled, sometimes with the fruit remaining whole inside, like this plum wine by Choya Umeshu. The level of alcohol remaining in the final product depends to an extent on the type of alcohol used to produce the drink. When umeshu is made from shochu, which is the most common base, the alcohol present in the umeshu can be as high as 20%. Umeshu made from ume soaked in sake can have an alcohol percentage as low as 9%. (This is the type Tippsy carries.) Most beer falls below this range, while most wines fall within this range. Distilled spirits like whiskey and vodka are much higher in alcohol than plum wine. Is plum wine healthy? Health benefits of plum wine The difference is in the way it is prepared. This umeshu is also made by steeping the ume plums in Suntory’s Yamazaki brand whisky barrels. Besides this, brandy is added to adjust the taste.For winters, you can try it warm with a hint of hot green tea. So, if you are looking for something not too strong yet delicious and addictive at the same time, then do try this wine suitable with almost all the liquids. The sweetness in this sake is more pronounced, which is what inspired me to also try it as a marinade for steamed fish. Mixed with soy sauce and ginger and topped with scallions, this sake was a perfect ingredient (as well as pairing with the dish itself) and removed the need for added sugar. Have you ever tried cooking with sake? | Photo by @thesakemom. Relaxation and stress relief: Enjoying a glass of plum wine in moderation can provide a sense of relaxation and may help alleviate stress. The pleasant flavors and aromas can contribute to a soothing and enjoyable experience.

These raw green plums are not edible as they are too tart and bitter (also if you eat too many of them, it is said you’ll likely have a stomachache). We only take the extract of the fruits by fermenting them with lots of sugar or salt. Where to Get Ume Plums These ume plums inside the bottle are perfectly eatable and are delicious since the sweet and sour taste of the liquor is well absorbed. In other words, you can enjoy this product by both eating it and drinking it. One of the standout features of Suntory Plum Wine is its rich and natural plum flavor. Made from carefully selected plums, the wine exudes a distinct and authentic fruity profile.You can drink it without mixing anything because it tastes so unique. But if you like your wine chilled, you can pair it with some ice. The alcohol content of the drink is quite high at 12%, so keep that in mind when you start a bottle. Suntory Plum Wine is best served chilled, as it brings out the crisp and invigorating qualities of the beverage. For the last 300 years, the people of Japan have been enjoying the delicacy of fruit wine, which has now become one of the top-notch drinks worldwide. One difference about this product is that the base alcohol used is vodka. It is also the most inexpensive option out of the three. People even make their version of Umeshu wine at home. We cannot promise they will meet your taste and standards just like the ones you find in the restaurants. But they will still have the vintage edge that has made homemade Umeshu all the rage.

The wine is an offering from a well-known Japanese company, the Godo Sushei company ltd. They have been making Umeshu since 1924. The word Fu-ki literally translates to rich and noble, which describes the experience of the wine.If you are not satisfied with the offering in the Shugar market, you can take a walk for just 5 minutes to get to this store. This is a specialty store where you can find both shochu and Umeshu. This place serves food and has many Japanese dishes you can pair up with Umeshu.