TENSEI 海之詩 純米吟釀，日本 720ml

The apple and banana notes hit right away, then that subtle salty finish makes it dangerously easy to keep sipping. Perfectly balanced for a warm evening.

That saltwater taffy salinity is the surprise star here—it rounds out the apple and melon so the sweetness doesn’t cloy. I opened it with sushi and ended up sipping it alone, the finish stays clean and food-friendly.

The melon and banana notes are so bright they almost feel like a fruit cocktail, but that saltwater taffy saltiness keeps it grounded and interesting. Poured a glass with sushi and it disappeared way too fast, so I guess that’s a good sign.