Jinro Pineapple

Pineapple from JINRO is listed in the wine and sake category, and the product details name pineapple as its flavor rather than a grape variety. They give no ABV, vintage, or tasting profile, so what follows is what drinks of this type usually do, not a measured profile of this bottle. Check the label for the exact strength and style. Expect a fruit-forward drink where ripe pineapple leads: sweet tropical aroma, a juicy, light-to-medium body, and little or no tannin or oak. Fruit-flavored wines and sake-style drinks like this tend to be soft and off-dry to sweet, with moderate acidity that keeps the pineapple from feeling heavy. The finish is typically short and clean, with a lingering fruit note. Serve it well chilled, around 4 to 8°C (40 to 46°F), which keeps the sweetness fresh and the acidity bright. It doesn't need decanting. A small white wine glass or a sake cup suits it, and a stemmed glass keeps your hand from warming the drink. For food, the sweetness and fruit work against spice and salt. Try it with Korean fried chicken, grilled pork or barbecued ribs, spicy noodles, shrimp, or sushi and other light seafood. It also works with salty snacks or a fresh fruit plate. Fruit-flavored drinks like this are made to be enjoyed young and fresh, so plan to drink it soon rather than cellar it. Once opened, keep it chilled and finish it within a few days.