Akashi-Tai Shiraume Umeshu Plum Infused Sake 50 cl

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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. The alcohol content of the wine is also quite high at 12% and you can drink it down with ice. The drink should be consumed moderately and is known to improve heart health. A 4-ounce serving of the wine has around 160 calories. So, you should not overdo it even if you are drinking it occasionally, because that could lead to weight gain or any other kind of health issues. Where Can You Get the Best Umeshu in Japan? Shugar Market near Shibuya station – Umeshu and Fruit Liquors Here’s another umeshu -focused bar, this time located just outside of Tokyo, in the Kanagawa prefecture. While the bar itself is a little far away, the trip is well worth it for the connoisseur.

With a history as rich as this one, you must be excited to find out where you can try it out, or buy a bottle of your own. Read on to find out about the best restaurants to go for an authentic Umeshu dining experience and the best brands from Japan. How Do You Drink Umeshu? Umeshu is a popular drink of Japan Of course, you can just pour yourself a nice glass of umeshu (in whichever combination you like) at the end of a long day, to just enjoy the nice, sweet-sour flavor. But did you know that the occasional glass also carries some interesting benefits for your health? Source of Nutrients It’s the Japanese plum ( ume) season! I remember my grandma made plum wineor umeshu(梅酒) and stored it in the cool dark underground storage of her kitchen until they’re ready to be enjoyed. There were several big jars of umeshu from different years.A smooth organic Ginjō sake from Niida Honke. A hint of fruit aroma and light body. Slightly sweet with a balanced acidity. So, are you looking for the best Umeshu in Japan? Here, we have assimilated the best tasting bottles that you can find in big convenience or liquor stores. Shugar Market carries all of these varieties, so, you can head off to Shibuya station, Hachiko exit, and get a bottle you like. This sake was so enjoyable as it was, I didn’t feel the need to experiment much with temperatures this time. I enjoyed it on several occasions as an aperitif and for dessert, and for our recent celebration of Lunar New Year, we tried it with a homemade Cantonese-inspired lobster dish which was a phenomenal pairing! Enjoying a restaurant-like meal at home is easier to do when you have the perfect drink to pair it with! | Photo by @thesakemom. 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.” 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.

Before sake, I would’ve immediately reached for white wine and it would’ve been fine, but this sake was top-notch; more than “food friendly,” it truly elevated the dish as the plum tones complemented the sherry/soy sauce umami flavors. I couldn’t get enough of this sake and lobster! | Photo by @thesakemom. This restaurant is a must go for meat lovers. Their specialty is exotic meat. If you are in a mood for adventure, try out the board, deer, or frog meat in the heart of Tokyo city.From mid-May to early June, it’s ume (Japanese plum) season here in California. During this short period of time when fresh ume is available, the Japanese make plum wine, or what we call Umeshu (梅酒) with still unripe and green plums. A wide collection of pure Junmai (純米) sake from authentic breweries. From modern Ginjo, to aged sake to refreshing Yuzu Sake. Is your favorite sake not part of our collection? Please let us know.

You can totally eat the ume plums from the wine! Serve them with your plum wine so you can nibble them while you drink, but if you’re looking into other ways to utilize those used plums, here are some ideas on how to consume them. Tamitsu co. ltd, the company behind Miyazaki plum wine, has a long history in winemaking and has specialized its Umeshu flavor with different variations. For example, in our Daiginjos we use 100% Hyogo produced Yamadanishiki both for koji-making and for mashing, not just where we think you’ll notice it most.Gekkeikan is symbolic of the word victory in the English dictionary, and the company Gekkeikan is one of the biggest makers of sake and plum wine. Their Umeshu is divine and is highly sought after in Japan. Our Tokubetsu Junmai begins with 100% Yamadanishiki rice grown in Hyogo Prefecture which is polished until only 60% of the grain is left. This sake is lovingly handcrafted in every step of the process, from making Koji Rice to hand bottling.