Wonmae

Description

Wonmae is a 20% ABV fruit wine from Seoul built on plum base wine, plum syrup, honey, caramel, enzyme-treated stevia, and purified water. This is a blended, sweetened maesil (plum) wine that prioritizes accessibility and dessert-like appeal over austerity. The ingredient list signals a product designed for sweetness lovers. The nose is rich and inviting — ripe plum, floral honey, a warm caramel note, and the unmistakable tart-sweet character of Korean maesil. On the palate, the body is medium with a smooth, lightly syrupy texture. The plum base wine provides genuine stone-fruit depth — tart, slightly tannic, and complex — while the plum syrup and honey amplify the sweetness into dessert territory. The caramel adds a warm, toasted undertone. The stevia provides additional sweetness without heavy body, keeping the wine from becoming overly cloying. A pleasant plum acidity persists throughout, acting as essential counterbalance to the sweetness. The finish is moderate and sweet, with lingering plum tartness and honey warmth. The generous 750ml bottle suits sharing. Serve well-chilled at 6-8°C as a dessert wine, with fruit-based Korean desserts like hwachae, mild cheeses, or on its own as an after-dinner treat.

Ingredients

매실원주액, 매실청, Honey, 카라멜, Stevioside, Purified Water

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