Bamboo Leaf Wine

Description

Daeipsul is a 12% ABV cheongju from Jeollanam-do that reads like a herbal encyclopedia: rice and nuruk form the base, while bamboo leaf, pine needle, citrus peel (jinpi), arrowroot (galgeun), omija (schisandra), gugija (goji berry), and bamboo sap (jungnyeok) create a complex botanical overlay. At 12%, this is a gentle, wine-strength beverage designed for easy drinking with layered herbal complexity. The nose is immediately green and aromatic — fresh bamboo leaf, pine resin, citrus zest, and a sweet-tart omija note that ties the botanicals together. On the palate, the body is light with a clean, refreshing texture. The rice base provides a soft, neutral canvas that allows each botanical to contribute: bamboo leaf's clean green bitterness, pine needle's resinous freshness, omija's distinctive five-flavor profile (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent), and goji's subtle dried-fruit sweetness. The citrus peel adds brightness while arrowroot contributes a faint starchy depth. The bamboo sap rounds everything with a gentle minerality. The finish is moderate and refreshing, with lingering green bitterness and omija complexity. The 300ml bottle is a compact herbal experience. Serve chilled at 8-10°C, with Korean herbal cuisine, vegetable-forward banchan, or light fish dishes.

Ingredients

Rice, Nuruk, 댓잎, Pine Needles, Dried Tangerine Peel, 갈근, Omija Berry, Goji Berry, 죽력 등

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