Conventional umeshu, or plum liqueur, is made by preserving Japanese ume plums in distilled spirits.
However, Shiraume is a luxurious plum liqueur made by preserving plums in the finest of Japanese sakes - premium ginjo sake made from Yamada Nishiki rice.
In Shiraume, the mild flavour of brewed sake nurtured to perfection blends harmoniously with the fruity flavour of ume plums. No sharp tang of alcohol mars the finish to the palate, as sometimes happens with conventional plum liqueurs.
Since ancient times & even in Japan today, plum liqueur has long been considered a therapeutic drink.
Shiraume can be enjoyed in many ways - it is equally pleasant on ice or blended with either cold or hot water. ...
Dark garnet colour with a crimson edge in a deep plummy hue.
The first aroma from this wine gives a hint to the depth & complexity that lies beneath, hidden for now in the glass. Layers of graphite, brown spice & wild herbs sit across dark plummy fruit. Ripe dark cherries, dark rose petal & a hint of sous bois are all coiled very tightly in a compact bundle of aromatic intensity.
The palate opens with intense fruit concentration over a powerful tannin core. There are layers of textural phenolics pushed up against fruit plushness which impress & excite.
A fine line of acidity ensures this wine will have a long & exciting evolution in front of it. ...
Dark garnet with a crimson glow.
The aroma opens with spicy dark cherry & a hint of fresh cinnamon over thyme & a wonderful waft of dark liquorice. There is a lift of graphite on the nose with depth coming from dark rose petal & a hint of violet. Excellent depth & complexity while showing opulent fruit density.
Rich & generous dark cherry fruit entry opening to an expansive & plush texture with layers of spice & subtle earthy notes. The tannin is enveloped in a silk cushion of fruit fullness & reassuring weight.
This wine finishes with a fine beam of acidity which brings freshness & vibrancy as well as an almost infinite length. ...
Brassy, rose-gold with a faint green hue & a platinum fleck.
Lots happening on the nose: river rock minerality, rose petals, Turkish delight, very slight wild herbs, & a hint of sourdough & brioche. There is a bouquet of red fruits entwined with ripe golden queen peaches & musk sticks. Its evocative & multi-dimensional.
The intensity on the palate impresses: dry & savoury but full of textural depth. The interplay between acid & phenolics reminds you of that attribute in fine Nebbiolo, that leads to complex florals, particularly roses but some cherry blossom adding sedimentary depth. But you cannot escape the musk, with a hint of cinnamon apricot kernel.
The finish is long & dry with a distinctive crunch on the exit. Its edgy yet resolved, exciting yet calm. ...
This limited production cuvee is made from older vines growing on caillottes soils in the village of Chavignol, one of the best terroir in the Sancerre region.
Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the wine is aged in stainless steel tank for 8 months.
Colour: Pale yellow with gold-grey tint & lovely brilliance
Nose: Bright & crisp, with aromas of citrus, white flower, green apples & peach.
Palate: Vigorous, with an excellent freshness, balance & a lingering citrus finish.
Fantastic with seafood & poultry dishes & as an aperitif.
Domaine Alain Gueneau's estate covers 15 hectares of sloping hills located in Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre & Chavignol in the Loire Valley.
A beautiful family-owned estate, Alain inherited the winery from his parents & now runs it with his daughter, who is eager to carry on the
family br&. Their passion shows in their unique wines. ...
This Rose will knock you off your feet! Its outstanding freshness, elegant fruitiness & roundness just make it a perfect wine.
Colour: Slightly salmon with a beautiful shine.
Nose: Offers aromas of lemon & English candy.
Palate: Its lively summer berries will lift you to another planet. Fresh still so elegant.
Excellent as an Aperitif & goes very well with exotic food, pizza, salads & barbecues.
Domaine Alain Gueneau's estate covers 15 hectares of sloping hills located in Sury-en-Vaux, Sancerre & Chavignol in the Loire Valley.
A beautiful family-owned estate, Alain inherited the winery from his parents & now runs it with his daughter, who is eager to carry on the
family br&. Their passion shows in their unique wines. ...
Sleek, aromatic burgundy with the typical blackberry & spice character of Nuits.
Full in the mouth yet beautifully poised, this wine shows the depth & precision that come from old vines. ...
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