The story behind Kinsen
Plum wine, called umeshu in Japan, is a sweet fruit wine style made by steeping green plums in alcohol and sugar until the flavor draws out. It typically drinks gently sweet and fruity with a soft tart edge, and it is usually lower in alcohol than grape wine, so a little goes a long way over ice.
We keep Kinsen Plum Wine here in Commack in the 1.5L bottle. It is a small listing for us, one or two bottles on the shelf, so what you see is what we have.
Explore the Kinsen range
Two sizes of Kinsen Plum Wine, though only the larger bottle is on the shelf right now.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L | Plum wine | 1.5L | Sweet, fruity, soft tart finish; serve chilled over ice |
| Kinsen Plum Wine 750mL | Plum wine | 750mL | Same sweet plum style in a smaller bottle; currently out of stock |
Which Kinsen is right for you?
The Kinsen Plum Wine 1.5L is $17.99, and the 750mL is listed at $9.99 but is out of stock at the moment. Both are honest, everyday prices for a sweet plum wine, and the big bottle stretches further for mixing or pouring over ice for a crowd.
Big bottle leaves room to mix with soda or citrus without watching the pour.
Wants a low key, gently sweet pour over ice after dinner.
Kinsen cocktails and pairings
Serve it well chilled, over ice or cut with soda, alongside something salty or fruity.