Choya Umeshu (50cl, 15%)

A traditional Japanese plum wine made from whole ume fruit, bottled at 15% ABV in a 500ml bottle. It is produced by Choya Umeshu Co., Ltd. and carries the Honkaku Umeshu designation, meaning it contains only ume fruit, sugar and alcohol with no artificial additives, colourings or flavourings. Whole ume fruit is slowly steeped in alcohol and sugar with the pit still inside, drawing flavour from the flesh, skin and stone. The nose opens with ripe ume plum, almond and subtle floral undertones. The palate is sweetly fruity with stone-fruit character, balanced by natural tartness. The finish is clean and medium in length, with marzipan and tart stone fruit.