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Plum wine, also known as umeshu, is a type of wine made from Japanese plums. It is a popular alcoholic beverage in Japan, and is gaining popularity in other countries. Plum wine is usually made by steeping unripe plums in alcohol and sugar, and is usually served chilled. It has a sweet and sour taste, and is often served as an aperitif or as a dessert wine. Plum wine is often compared to other types of wine, such as sake and shochu. It is usually lower in alcohol content than sake, and is often served as a dessert wine. Plum wine is also often used in cooking, as it adds a unique flavor to dishes. Plum wine is produced by a variety of companies, including Takara Shuzo, Gekkeikan, and Choya. These companies produce a variety of plum wines, ranging from sweet to dry, and from light to full-bodied. Other companies, such as Suntory and Kirin, also produce plum wines. Show Less Read more