Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo "Umeshu"

The nose on this ultra premium plum sake is a vast collection of fresh plum, honey, rum raisin, green apple, cherry candy, prune, Madeira, ginseng, and fig aromas. Well, we all know the Powerhouse Dassai sake brand. Now, let them work their fantastic sake with fresh ume to produce one of the most premium umeshu on the market. Crisp, plump, tart, silky, luxurious, juicy, and mouthwatering, this elegant plum sake  drinks with a professional sharpness that is cutting and very flavorful. Look for young plum, young persimmon, green fig, hibiscus, strawberry jam, Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, brown sugar, grape juice, and maraschino cherry flavors that bounce with tantalizing astringency and a clean quick finish. This is connoisseur umeshu from a legendary brewery, and it’s very difficult to obtain. WORD: Complex WINE: Crisp Reds/Tart Whites BEER: Citrus Ales FOODS: Fruit and cheese plates, desserts, smoked meats and fowl, and cocktail fare.