Jadu Sarang Winery

Plum Wine

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Jadu Wine (Plum Wine) is a 12% ABV fruit wine from Gyeongsangbuk-do, made with domestically grown Korean plums — specifically the firm, aromatic stone-fruit varieties cultivated in the province's orchards. Korean plums differ from Japanese ume in that they tend toward juicier flesh and brighter acidity, which translates into a wine with vivid character. The nose opens with ripe plum, nectarine skin, and a tangy sweetness that immediately signals stone-fruit identity. On the palate, the body is light-medium with a juicy, mouth-filling texture. The plum sweetness is generous and vivid, but a natural tartness runs parallel, keeping the profile lively and preventing the sugar from becoming one-dimensional. There is a subtle almond-pit note in the mid-palate — a hallmark of quality stone-fruit fermentation — that adds complexity. The finish is moderate, clean, and leaves a pleasant plum-skin tartness. A commendation in the fruit-wine category at the 2014 Korea Traditional Liquor Awards confirms that this is both crowd-friendly and technically sound. The 750ml bottle works for casual meals and formal tables alike. Serve at 8-12°C with raw fish (hoe) where the plum acidity cleanses rich fish oils, with creamy cheese, or alongside savory appetizers like japchae that benefit from a fruity counterpoint.