PLUM WINE

Damson plum are one of the most popular old varieties in America. They are small, round to oblong in shape and have smooth, shiny, deep purple to black skin. The firm amber flesh is very tasty with a spicy and tart flavor. Damson plums are great for making wine and spirits. As wine, was once common in England: a 19th-century reference said that “good damson wine is, perhaps, the nearest approach to good port that we have in England”.

Grower Region: 100% Damson Plums from Shelby, Michigan

Winemaker’s Tasting Notes
Color: ruby
Aroma: fresh plums, blueberry, flowers
Palate: plum juice, tart cherry, violets
Body: light
Finish: fruity, acidic, clean
Foods: appetizers, barbecue pork, dessert, Cantonese cuisine, chocolate truffles

Residual Sugar: 8.0%