Nakata, Yuzu Umeshu, 180ml
Plum Wine Meets Wakayama Yuzu
Two of Wakayama's best ingredients in one bottle. Into Nakata's classic ume base goes the juice of Wakayama yuzu, the aromatic Japanese citrus, plus a touch of honey. The yuzu's bright, fragrant sourness is a perfect counterpoint to the long, rounded fruit of tree-ripened Nanko ume, giving an umeshu that is fresher and more zesty than the classic, without losing its smooth sweetness. From Nakata Foods, Japan's leading ume house, founded in Wakayama in 1897.
Why People Choose This
- Yuzu and ume: two Wakayama specialities in one glass
- Bright and zesty: fragrant citrus sourness over rounded ume sweetness
- Real Wakayama yuzu juice: aromatic, not artificial
- Try-me size: a 180ml bottle, easy to taste or gift
How to Serve
- With soda: the natural match, lifting the yuzu aroma
- Over ice: chilled and neat over a large cube
- As an aperitif: its citrus edge whets the appetite
- In cocktails: a fragrant, citrussy base
柚子 — Yuzu, the aromatic Japanese citrus
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus, sharper and more aromatic than lemon, prized in Japanese cooking for its perfume as much as its juice. Wakayama, already the heart of Japan's ume country, is also known for its yuzu, so this umeshu pairs two local specialities. Nakata Foods, founded in Tanabe in 1897, sits beneath the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails; here it lifts its classic ume base with that bright, fragrant citrus.
The wider Nakata range: Shiro (white), Aka (red), Peach and Apple umeshu.
How is it best enjoyed?
Topped with soda is the classic move: the bubbles carry the yuzu aroma and turn it into a long, refreshing, citrussy aperitif, lovely before a meal or on a warm evening. Over ice and neat it is a little richer and rounder. At 12% it is easy-drinking, and its bright, zesty character also makes it a fragrant base for cocktails.
Product Details
| Type | 梅酒 — Yuzu umeshu (ume / plum liqueur with yuzu) |
| Maker | Nakata Foods (founded 1897), Tanabe, Wakayama |
| Made with | Wakayama Nanko ume and Wakayama yuzu juice |
| ABV | 12% |
| Character | Bright, zesty citrus over rounded ume sweetness |
| Serve | With soda, over ice, or in cocktails |
| Volume | 180ml |
| Origin | Wakayama, Japan |
What does it taste like?
Bright and aromatic. The yuzu gives a fragrant, lemon-like citrus sourness that lifts the rounded, honeyed sweetness of the ume, so it is fresher and zestier than the classic white umeshu while still smooth and easy to drink. Think of it as the citrus member of the family.
What is yuzu?
Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus fruit, more fragrant and sharper than a lemon, used widely in Japanese cooking and drinks for its distinctive perfume. Wakayama is a noted yuzu-growing region as well as Japan's ume heartland, which is why this pairing is so natural.
How should I store it?
Keep it out of direct sunlight and heat. It does not need refrigerating before opening, though it is best served well chilled. Once open, keep the cap on and use within a few months for the freshest citrus aroma; refrigerating after opening helps preserve it.
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$4.69Nakata, Yuzu Umeshu, 180ml
Plum Wine Meets Wakayama Yuzu
Two of Wakayama's best ingredients in one bottle. Into Nakata's classic ume base goes the juice of Wakayama yuzu, the aromatic Japanese citrus, plus a touch of honey. The yuzu's bright, fragrant sourness is a perfect counterpoint to the long, rounded fruit of tree-ripened Nanko ume, giving an umeshu that is fresher and more zesty than the classic, without losing its smooth sweetness. From Nakata Foods, Japan's leading ume house, founded in Wakayama in 1897.
Why People Choose This
- Yuzu and ume: two Wakayama specialities in one glass
- Bright and zesty: fragrant citrus sourness over rounded ume sweetness
- Real Wakayama yuzu juice: aromatic, not artificial
- Try-me size: a 180ml bottle, easy to taste or gift
How to Serve
- With soda: the natural match, lifting the yuzu aroma
- Over ice: chilled and neat over a large cube
- As an aperitif: its citrus edge whets the appetite
- In cocktails: a fragrant, citrussy base
柚子 — Yuzu, the aromatic Japanese citrus
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus, sharper and more aromatic than lemon, prized in Japanese cooking for its perfume as much as its juice. Wakayama, already the heart of Japan's ume country, is also known for its yuzu, so this umeshu pairs two local specialities. Nakata Foods, founded in Tanabe in 1897, sits beneath the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails; here it lifts its classic ume base with that bright, fragrant citrus.
The wider Nakata range: Shiro (white), Aka (red), Peach and Apple umeshu.
How is it best enjoyed?
Topped with soda is the classic move: the bubbles carry the yuzu aroma and turn it into a long, refreshing, citrussy aperitif, lovely before a meal or on a warm evening. Over ice and neat it is a little richer and rounder. At 12% it is easy-drinking, and its bright, zesty character also makes it a fragrant base for cocktails.
Product Details
| Type | 梅酒 — Yuzu umeshu (ume / plum liqueur with yuzu) |
| Maker | Nakata Foods (founded 1897), Tanabe, Wakayama |
| Made with | Wakayama Nanko ume and Wakayama yuzu juice |
| ABV | 12% |
| Character | Bright, zesty citrus over rounded ume sweetness |
| Serve | With soda, over ice, or in cocktails |
| Volume | 180ml |
| Origin | Wakayama, Japan |
What does it taste like?
Bright and aromatic. The yuzu gives a fragrant, lemon-like citrus sourness that lifts the rounded, honeyed sweetness of the ume, so it is fresher and zestier than the classic white umeshu while still smooth and easy to drink. Think of it as the citrus member of the family.
What is yuzu?
Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus fruit, more fragrant and sharper than a lemon, used widely in Japanese cooking and drinks for its distinctive perfume. Wakayama is a noted yuzu-growing region as well as Japan's ume heartland, which is why this pairing is so natural.
How should I store it?
Keep it out of direct sunlight and heat. It does not need refrigerating before opening, though it is best served well chilled. Once open, keep the cap on and use within a few months for the freshest citrus aroma; refrigerating after opening helps preserve it.
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Plum Wine Meets Wakayama Yuzu
Two of Wakayama's best ingredients in one bottle. Into Nakata's classic ume base goes the juice of Wakayama yuzu, the aromatic Japanese citrus, plus a touch of honey. The yuzu's bright, fragrant sourness is a perfect counterpoint to the long, rounded fruit of tree-ripened Nanko ume, giving an umeshu that is fresher and more zesty than the classic, without losing its smooth sweetness. From Nakata Foods, Japan's leading ume house, founded in Wakayama in 1897.
Why People Choose This
- Yuzu and ume: two Wakayama specialities in one glass
- Bright and zesty: fragrant citrus sourness over rounded ume sweetness
- Real Wakayama yuzu juice: aromatic, not artificial
- Try-me size: a 180ml bottle, easy to taste or gift
How to Serve
- With soda: the natural match, lifting the yuzu aroma
- Over ice: chilled and neat over a large cube
- As an aperitif: its citrus edge whets the appetite
- In cocktails: a fragrant, citrussy base
柚子 — Yuzu, the aromatic Japanese citrus
Yuzu is a fragrant Japanese citrus, sharper and more aromatic than lemon, prized in Japanese cooking for its perfume as much as its juice. Wakayama, already the heart of Japan's ume country, is also known for its yuzu, so this umeshu pairs two local specialities. Nakata Foods, founded in Tanabe in 1897, sits beneath the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails; here it lifts its classic ume base with that bright, fragrant citrus.
The wider Nakata range: Shiro (white), Aka (red), Peach and Apple umeshu.
How is it best enjoyed?
Topped with soda is the classic move: the bubbles carry the yuzu aroma and turn it into a long, refreshing, citrussy aperitif, lovely before a meal or on a warm evening. Over ice and neat it is a little richer and rounder. At 12% it is easy-drinking, and its bright, zesty character also makes it a fragrant base for cocktails.
Product Details
| Type | 梅酒 — Yuzu umeshu (ume / plum liqueur with yuzu) |
| Maker | Nakata Foods (founded 1897), Tanabe, Wakayama |
| Made with | Wakayama Nanko ume and Wakayama yuzu juice |
| ABV | 12% |
| Character | Bright, zesty citrus over rounded ume sweetness |
| Serve | With soda, over ice, or in cocktails |
| Volume | 180ml |
| Origin | Wakayama, Japan |
What does it taste like?
Bright and aromatic. The yuzu gives a fragrant, lemon-like citrus sourness that lifts the rounded, honeyed sweetness of the ume, so it is fresher and zestier than the classic white umeshu while still smooth and easy to drink. Think of it as the citrus member of the family.
What is yuzu?
Yuzu is an aromatic Japanese citrus fruit, more fragrant and sharper than a lemon, used widely in Japanese cooking and drinks for its distinctive perfume. Wakayama is a noted yuzu-growing region as well as Japan's ume heartland, which is why this pairing is so natural.
How should I store it?
Keep it out of direct sunlight and heat. It does not need refrigerating before opening, though it is best served well chilled. Once open, keep the cap on and use within a few months for the freshest citrus aroma; refrigerating after opening helps preserve it.
