Raifuku Shuzo, Umeshu, Plum Sake, Japan Clonakilla 100% Carignano

100% Carignano

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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

This is a quality Chardonnay wine of style and pedigree that is delicious now but has the capability of aging as well as any of its predecessors

but lies just across the path from Fleurie designated vineyards

Raifuku Shuzo, Umeshu, Plum Sake, Japan Clonakilla 100% CarignanoTasting 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