Buy Plum Online
Plum wine, known in Japan as umeshu, is a sweet, fruit-forward liqueur steeped with green ume plums. Our Commack shelves carry 7+ plum wines, from Choya Umeshu Plum Wine in 500mL and 750mL to Kinsen 1.5L and Meijian sorghum plum wine. Browse the collection, then enjoy free curbside pickup or same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk.
How to Choose Plum Wine on Long Island: A Commack Buyer's Guide
Plum wine is not grape wine. In Japan it is legally a liqueur: green ume plums are steeped in alcohol and sugar for months, producing a sweet, tart, low-proof pour usually between 10% and 15% ABV. That distinction matters when you shop, because umeshu drinks more like a dessert aperitif than a table wine. Our staff has stocked these bottles for over 30 years, and the questions we hear most are about sweetness, serving style, and bottle size.
Start with the style you want
- Classic Japanese umeshu: Choya is the benchmark. Choya Umeshu Plum Wine balances honeyed plum with bright acidity and is the bottle most people mean when they search for choya plum wine.
- Value and entertaining sizes: Kinsen Plum Wine in 1.5L is a smart pick for parties, punch bowls, and spritzes.
- Grain-based plum spirits: Meijian Sorghum Plum Wine leans drier and more savory, a good bridge for whiskey drinkers.
- Gift and tasting sizes: The 500mL Choya is ideal for first-timers or a small gift.
How to serve and pair it
Chill umeshu and serve it neat over ice, topped with soda water, or mixed into a highball. It pairs well with sushi, salty snacks, and soft cheeses. If you enjoy sweeter fruit profiles, compare it against a fruit-forward white like our chardonnay; if you prefer structure and tannin, step over to cabernet. Not sure where your palate sits? Take our wine taste quiz and we will point you to the right bottle. You can also explore the full wine department for comparison.
Price and bottle guidance
Plum wine is generally affordable, with 500mL and 750mL bottles sitting in the everyday range and 1.5L formats offering the best value per ounce. Because umeshu is sweet and often sipped slowly, a 750mL bottle serves a small gathering comfortably. For a personalized gift, ask about custom bottle engraving on select bottles.
Local pickup, delivery, and shipping
Visit us at 1171 Jericho Turnpike in Commack, open 7 days, for free curbside pickup. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Long Island, including Nassau and Suffolk, with free local delivery over $250. Prefer it shipped? We send plum wine to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout, via UPS or FedEx with an adult 21+ signature required. No PO boxes. We ship spirits to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout, and they are also available for local delivery and in-store pickup.