Haneya Junmai Daiginjo 50 Tsubasa (羽根屋 純米大吟醸50 翼)

Carefully brewed using the four-season brewing method (brewing fresh sake year-round) by Fumigiku Shuzo in Toyama Prefecture, 'Haneya Tsubasa' (Wings) is the brand's flagship and its most affectionately charming Junmai Daiginjo. Brewed by polishing Toyama's representative Gohyakumangoku rice down to 50%, this sake has proven its overwhelming quality by winning at prestigious global competitions and being selected for the JAL First Class Lounge. The brewery has declared the SMV and acidity undisclosed, hoping consumers will fully experience the taste without preconceptions about the specs. According to the evaluations of global sommeliers and enthusiasts, the charm of this sake lies not in a piercingly intense aroma, but in its "affectionate elegance that rises lightly like a feather." When poured, the clear and transparent aromas of white peach and ripe apple fill the space as if spreading wings (Tsubasa), true to its name. Upon taking a sip, the juicy sweetness of fruit and the comfortable umami of the rice affectionately spread in the mouth along a silky-smooth texture. The acidity is also never obtrusive, appearing soft as if its edges have been rounded off. After swallowing, it is a magnificent masterpiece where only a transparent and refreshing lingering finish fades away beautifully, soaring into the sky without any stickiness.

Haneya Junmai Daiginjo 50 Tsubasa is a sake characterized by its delicate ginjo aroma and fruity flavors. Here are two pairings that enhance the characteristics of this sake. 1. Terroir Pairing: Thinly Sliced Sea Bream: The feather-light and transparent texture unique to 'Tsubasa' blooms most perfectly when it meets the delicate sweetness of white fish. When paired with rock salt or light ponzu rather than soy sauce, the bright fruity aromas of white peach and apple elegantly enhance the flavor of the seafood, showing the best marriage. 2. Creative Pairing: Mozzarella & White Truffle Oil: The sake's subtle minerality and the truffle's aroma create a fantastic harmony. The smooth texture of the mozzarella cheese resembles Haneya's silky texture, and the deep flavor of white truffle oil enriches the sake's delicate ginjo aroma. In addition, the sake's refreshing acidity balances the richness of the cheese, leaving a refreshing finish in the mouth.