This is the Sangaria Umashuwa Sakuranbo Soda, featuring 1% juice from cherries produced in Yamagata Prefecture.

The beverage presented with a translucent blush pink hue. Aroma opened with medium-intensity sweet-tart notes of vibrant red Satō Nishiki cherries.

Initial contact delivered immediate notes of Satō Nishiki cherries with a mellow sweetness, accompanied by moderate effervescence. Through the mid-palate, the juicy tartness characteristic of this cultivar developed, adding aromatic depth that rounded out the initial sweetness. The profile was distinct from the darker sweet cherries more commonly available in Australia. Towards the finish, both the sweetness and acidity gradually receded as the effervescence refreshed the palate, leaving delicate lingering aromas of cherry before a clean aftertaste. The flavour remained well restrained throughout, capturing the character of the fruit without developing the medicinal qualities often associated with cherry-flavoured beverages.

Overall, a lightly carbonated cherry soft drink with a sweet-to-tart flavour progression and well-integrated effervescence, resulting in a clean, authentic expression of Satō Nishiki cherries.

This Sangaria Umashuwa Sakuranbo Soda contained 500 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.