{"product_id":"nakata-umeshu-apple-500ml","title":"Nakata, Apple Umeshu, 500ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\" style=\"line-height: 1.7; max-width: 800px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eMatured Plum Wine Meets Crisp Japanese Apple\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    A wonderful, unexpected pairing: Nakata's matured umeshu, made from tree-ripened Nanko ume, blended with Japanese apple juice. The apple brings a crisp, fresh sweetness and a familiar, easy fruitiness, while the aged ume gives depth underneath, an umeshu that drinks almost like a soft, grown-up cider. Light at 8% and very approachable, it is a lovely introduction to umeshu and an easy pour for almost anyone. From Nakata Foods, Japan's leading ume house, founded in Wakayama in 1897.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eWhy People Choose This\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApple and ume:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp Japanese apple over a matured ume base\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCider-like ease:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh, fruity and very approachable\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighter strength:\u003c\/strong\u003e an easy-going 8% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat introduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e a gentle way into Japanese plum wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eHow to Serve\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWell chilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e straight from the fridge, neat or over ice\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith soda:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a longer, lighter apple spritz\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAs an aperitif:\u003c\/strong\u003e crisp and refreshing before a meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 7px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn cocktails:\u003c\/strong\u003e an apple-and-ume base to build on\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e梅酒 — Umeshu, the easy-drinking end\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    Umeshu begins as ume steeped in alcohol and sugar, and Nakata builds a family of flavours from that base. For this one it takes its matured ume liqueur and blends in Japanese apple juice, so the familiar crispness of apple sits over the deeper, rounded fruit of aged Nanko ume. The result is fresh, light and cider-like, an umeshu for people who want something gentle and easy. Nakata Foods, founded in Tanabe in 1897, sits beneath the UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo trails.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.9rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wider Nakata range:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nakata-umeshu-white-300ml\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShiro (white)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nakata-umeshu-red-300ml\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAka (red)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nakata-umeshu-yuzu-180ml\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYuzu\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/nakata-umeshu-peach-180ml\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePeach\u003c\/a\u003e umeshu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eIs this a good one for umeshu beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.95rem;\"\u003e\n    Yes, it is one of the easiest. The crisp apple and lower 8% strength make it gentle and familiar, almost like a light cider with extra depth, so it suits anyone new to umeshu or wary of stronger drinks. Served well chilled it is genuinely refreshing. Once you enjoy this, the classic white umeshu is the natural next step up.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); padding-bottom: 6px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 10px 0 20px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e梅酒 — Apple umeshu (ume \/ plum liqueur with apple)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eNakata Foods (founded 1897), Tanabe, Wakayama\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eMade with\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eMatured Wakayama Nanko ume liqueur and Japanese apple juice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eCharacter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eCrisp, fresh apple over rounded matured ume; cider-like\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eServe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eWell chilled, with soda, or in cocktails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003e500ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); opacity: 0.75; width: 35%; font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); font-size: 0.85rem;\"\u003eWakayama, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Crisp and fresh, like a light apple drink with the deeper, rounded fruit of matured ume underneath. It is gentle, fruity and easy, almost cider-like, and at 8% it is one of the lightest, most approachable bottles Nakata makes.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow strong is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      8% ABV, lighter than the classic 12% umeshu and similar in strength to a stronger cider or a fortified wine. That makes it a relaxed, easy drink, especially served cold over ice.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails style=\"margin-bottom: 40px; border: 1px solid rgba(127,127,127,0.35); border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary style=\"padding: 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"padding: 12px; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      Keep it out of direct sunlight and heat, and serve it well chilled. As a fresh, lower-strength, fruit-forward drink it is best enjoyed young, so once opened keep it refrigerated and drink within a few months for the crispest apple flavour.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Nakata","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":56394900013437,"sku":"X0041","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case of 12","offer_id":56394900046205,"sku":"X0041-CS12","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5621\/files\/AChrnSaQ_yAOJVNwSOJ3B_j10fq7aT_00001.jpg?v=1777814504","url":"https:\/\/www.sushisushi.co.uk\/products\/nakata-umeshu-apple-500ml","provider":"SushiSushi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}