HUNGARY : TOKAJI 85% Furmint, 15% Harslevelu DRY, FULL BODIED, ORCHARD FRUIT, FLORAL, BRIGHT, RICH, UNOAKED The nose is incredibly evocative of orange blossoms and granny smith apples. The brightness sings and complements the honeyed, opulent texture of the wine. Very crisp limestone minerality with a lively freshness. ECOLOGY: Biodynamic FOOD PAIRING: Asian & Charcuterie
Brian McMahon
Sales Polaner Selections
Country: Hungary Region: Tokaj Wine type: White Varietals: White Blend Varietal Notes: 85% Furmint, 15% Hárslevelu Biodynamic: Practicing Vineyard: Sourced from estate vineyards located in Tokaji’s heartland in the towns of Mád and Bodrogkeresztur. All are historically important grand cru sites including Henye, Percze, Becsek, and the great Lapis. Soil: Clay and rock of volcanic origin (various Rhyolite Tuffs). Viticulture: Farmed biodynamically, hand harvested. Vinification: Fruit is gently pressed. Wild yeasts spurs natural fermentation in 500 liter Hungarian oak barrels Production: 2,000 cases Notes: Introduced by the domaine in ’05, this innovative dry wine wonderously balances Furmint’s viscous intensity and bright acidity.
Country: Hungary Region: Tokaj Wine type: White Varietals: White Blend Varietal Notes: 85% Furmint, 15% Hárslevelu Biodynamic: Practicing Vineyard: Sourced from estate vineyards located in Tokaji’s heartland in the towns of Mád and Bodrogkeresztur. All are historically important grand cru sites including Henye, Percze, Becsek, and the great Lapis. Soil: Clay and rock of volcanic origin (various Rhyolite Tuffs). Viticulture: Farmed biodynamically, hand harvested. Vinification: Fruit is gently pressed. Wild yeasts spurs natural fermentation in 500 liter Hungarian oak barrels Production: 2,000 cases Notes: Introduced by the domaine in ’05, this innovative dry wine wonderously balances Furmint’s viscous intensity and bright acidity.
9.1Miguel de Leon
Service Director/Wine Educator Casa Mono
I love this kind of wine, but especially this wine -- almonds and olives and so weird but so good
I love this kind of wine, but especially this wine -- almonds and olives and so weird but so good
9.2Sipping Fine Wine
Light golden yellow with stone and tropical fruit aromas, with Champagne like notes of biscuit. On the palate apple and melon flavors with baking spice and brioche tones. Long finish with savory minerality, food friendly, good value.
Light golden yellow with stone and tropical fruit aromas, with Champagne like notes of biscuit. On the palate apple and melon flavors with baking spice and brioche tones. Long finish with savory minerality, food friendly, good value.
8.9Joshua Blissett
Sulfur blew off to reveal honeydew rind and fennel
Sulfur blew off to reveal honeydew rind and fennel
9.1Jeremy Shanker
Sommelier at RN74
Such a good wine for the money.
Such a good wine for the money.
8.7Matt Sterr
Estate grown. Big and interesting nose. Nutty and dry. Really interesting and very good.
Estate grown. Big and interesting nose. Nutty and dry. Really interesting and very good.
9.0Austin Ferrari
Wine Director Hillside Supper Club
Not the exact fried chicken pairing but hey, night off at your neighborhood spot!
Not the exact fried chicken pairing but hey, night off at your neighborhood spot!
9.3Holly Anderson
Summer with my love and my favs
Summer with my love and my favs
9.6Andrew Wyse
Co-owner Klima Weinhandler
Meyer lemon, honeysuckle. Creamy texture, ample acidity, mineral.
Meyer lemon, honeysuckle. Creamy texture, ample acidity, mineral.
9.3Fred Dex
Master Sommelier
One of my fav unknown white wines! Killer!
One of my fav unknown white wines! Killer!
9.1Location
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