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Haneya Kirabi Junmai Ginjo
Haneya Kirabi Junmai Ginjo
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
Brewery Location: Toyama
Food Pairings: Pairs well with seafood dish whether it's Japanese, French, or Italian. Its higher alcohol and expressive depth in flavor also can pair well with heavier sauces.
Tasting Notes: Fresh and juicy on the palate with fruity aroma and longer finish. The fresh green apple-like Ginjo aroma is elegant and will not distract your food pairing. Generally recommended chilled in a wine glass however the gentle umami can be highlighted by warming it up slightly.
Size: 720ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Fumigiku Shuzo
Founded: 1916
Profile: Founded in 1916, the current fourth generation owner and toji (master brewer) brews sake using pure fukuryusui from Tateyama mountain range and local Sake Rice from Toyama prefecture. Its HANEYA brand named after the original shop name spares no painstaking effort and is light and soft in texture. The wish is express the desire to lift the drinker's spirits up as if giving you wings to fly. From 2012 they have converted to all-season brewing and are able to provide fresh nama sake throughout the year.
