Raifuku Shuzo, Umeshu, Plum Sake, Japan Clonakilla 90% Côt/10% Gamay

90% Côt/10% Gamay

Pinot Meunier (13%)

the walnuts are strained and the spirit sweetened before a nine-month resting period in stainless steel and glass demijohns that are placed near the windows of the distillery to sun-mature

but lies just across the path from Fleurie designated vineyards

which is co-fermented in a large wood vat after a 5-day maceration

Raifuku Shuzo, Umeshu, Plum Sake, Japan Clonakilla 90% Côt/10% GamayTasting Notes: Aromas of apricot and cinnamon, medium bodied and off dry on the palate with notes of wild strawberry, finishes tart. High grade ume fruit is macerated in a premium sake base with no distilled alcohol added. A touch of rock sugar added to balance the tartness of the ume plums. Aged for 2 years in bottle to deepen flavor. Suggested Food Pairings: Fruit sorbet, Galette cake with fresh fruit A beautifully restrained and elegant umeshu