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Aegean Islands | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,297.66 |
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The Argyros Vinsanto 2001, produced by the esteemed Argyros Estate, is a distinguished exemplar of Greek viticulture. Crafted in the acclaimed volcanic terroirs of Santorini, it is a blend of Aidani, Athiri and Assyrtiko grapes, traditionally sun-dried to allow the sugars and flavours to concentrate. This meticulous process demands commitment and patience, yielding an elixir with enchanting amber hues, aromatic notes of dried figs, raisins, and honey, underpinned by a well-orchestrated acidity and longevity. Established in 1903, the Argyros Estate - a consistent purveyor of quality and uncompromised character -embodied in the Argyros Vinsanto 2001, a commemoration of their native land's rich tradition and persistence. A multi-awarded libation, it was aged for a minimum of 12 years in French oak barrels, further enhancing its opulence. Perfectly sui generis, the Argyros Vinsanto 2001 whispers tales of an age-old winemaking legacy enclosed in a bottle. |
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Madeira | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€728.72 |
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Rheingau | 2 | - |
Inc. TAX
€298.72 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€491.33 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2013 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine was matured in 500-liter barrels for around 36 months. It has a beautiful bouquet with honey, quince, pressed yellow flowers and Mirabelle. It has wonderful definition and purity. The palate is very well balanced with a mellifluous texture and beautifully judged acidity as it just sashays along. It fans out on the finish with honey, quince, a touch of rhubarb and ginger, extraordinarily persistent in the mouth. Matthew Day, current winemaker, opined that he thought the 2012 would be the best ever, but the freshness might see it overtaken. This is awesome. |
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Coastal Region | 2 | 96 (TA) |
Inc. TAX
€497.33 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)South Africa's Sweet Wine of the Year 2017. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (DC) |
Inc. TAX
€434.93 |
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Decanter (98)An historical wine, Vin de Constance has been re-established in the last few years as one of the world’s finest sweet wines. Dried Muscat grapes are aged for three years before bottling, in French and Hungarian casks with a touch of acacia wood. Citrus, orange zest, rosewater and spice notes leap out of the glass. The palate has a laser-like focus with massive sweetness perfectly balanced by acidity and a mineral finish. As impressive as Château d’Yquem (and considerably better value). |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (TA) |
Inc. TAX
€451.73 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Increasingly celebrated as one of the great sweet wines of the world, not just the Cape, Vin de Constance is a delight to taste and review. Slightly drier than the 205 release at 165 grams of sugar, it has more in common with the Loire or Tokaji than it does with Sauternes in terms of freshness and structure. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (TA) |
Inc. TAX
€463.73 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)"Lighter and lighter" is the motto at Klein Constantia these days, according to Matt Day. The latest, world-class release of Vin de Constance certainly doesn’t lack sweetness at 165 grams or even concentration, but it has a freshness that's reminiscent of Vouvray or Barsac. Subtly wooded in 50% new barrels, it unfurls layers of citrus, toast and tarte tatin, with a drizzle of honey and vivid acidity and palate length. Bravo! |
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Coastal Region | 4 | 19.5++ (MJ) |
Inc. TAX
€386.93 |
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Matthew Jukes (19.5++)I am informed by the top man at Klein Constantia that the price will be the same as last year’s superb 2017 and all of the likely candidates in the UK are likely to hold stock. It will require a little effort on Google and you will see that a large number of wine merchants will list 2018 Vin de Constance and while the prices swing around like no other wine I know, at £60 or so, for a half litre, it certainly makes sense to me and when you consider the sheer quality of this vintage, it is a bargain for this celestial experience. Stock is likely to arrive in September 2021, but do feel free to register your interest with your preferred wine merchant now. Vintage reports suggest that the build-up to the 2018 harvest brought the highest summer rainfall of the last six years and, combined with some of the coldest night-time temperatures on record, the vines were granted a very long and very slow growing season. These conditions have imbued extreme delicacy of perfume and flavour and also staggering concentration and length in this wine. It also means that the 2018 vintage has otherworldly characteristics and I cannot remember a young vintage tasting so refined and demure. Light bunches and tiny Muscat de Frontignan berries underline just how unusual this vintage was and with a harvest that was a fortnight later than average and crops down by about 15% all of these facts make sense when you taste this ethereal wine. Aged for three years in a combination of 50% new French oak barrels, a small number of acacia barrels, as well as large format foudres, this is both a sensual and also sensitive wine. For a start, the colour is incredibly pale – think a young Sancerre! But the viscosity is amazing when you pour a glass because the liquid moves ever so slightly slower and more deliberately into the glass. The lights come on and the brain fires up immediately and it takes you by surprise just how quickly your olfactory system senses that you are in the presence of greatness. I was in a state of heightened anticipation, long before I raised the glass to my lips and the reward is exquisite. The perfume and palate combine in an astral haze of delight with orange blossom, fig, lemon verbena, wild honey and acacia notes caressing your senses. The texture is super-smooth, incredibly long and unnervingly gentle. It certainly possesses the longest finish I can remember on a Vin de Constance and I have, very fortunately, a tasted huge number of vintages of this wine. If you have never tasted this wine before, please start with this vintage – it will blow your mind. If you have and you are a fan, this is a critical purchase for your collection. I cannot wait to add this wine to my cellar later in the year. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (DC) |
Inc. TAX
€373.73 |
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Decanter (98)Butterscotch, lemon patisserie and peach aromas. Pristine quality to the texture, lively and thrilling, this is a serious, opulent and powerful wine, more on the spiced, nuanced side with aspects of dried herbs, wood scents and bitter lemon and orange with a touch of honeyed lychee. It feels supremely complex and characterful. Sophisticated, layered and balanced with some minerality, a slight graphite edge all of which adds to the whole. It's still extremely youthful but there is real sculpting here, a sense of precision, style and freshness. Well crafted with an extremely long life ahead. A wonder, and one of the best from the estate! |
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Tokaj | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€693.58 |
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Tokaj | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€590.38 |
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Tokaj | 3 | - |
Inc. TAX
€645.58 |
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Tokaj | 2 | 96 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€260.93 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Gold reflections glimmer in this amber-colored sweet wine that has aromas of apricot, yellow peach and Bartlett pear. The palate shows flavors of acacia honey, canned apricot and Anjou pear. The finish has enough acidity to stand up to the sweetness. |
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Tokaj | 1 | 96 (DWWA) |
Inc. TAX
€302.24 |
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Decanter World Wine Awards (96)Inviting youthful nose peach, mango marmalade, quince and honeyed undertones. The palate is fresh and focused, quite layered with a lovely balance and length. |
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Tokaj | 1 | 96 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€362.94 |
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James Suckling (96)Intense nose of candied fig, dried pineapple, ginger, spice, candied lemon, honeysuckle and acacia honey. Sweet and luscious with zesty acidity. Lingering honey and lemon notes. Dense and tight center-palate. Blend of single vineyards. 100% furmint. Give it time to open, but already so impressive. |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€1,003.04 |
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Each case contains 1 bottle each of: 1. Mezes Maly Great First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 18.5/20 points Jancis Robinson MW |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€673.14 |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€798.53 |
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1 x 50cl each of the following selection:
More Info
Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos 2016 | 17.5+/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Aszu Tokaji Gold Label 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 17+/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Szt Tamas First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18++/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Mezes Maly Great First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18.5++/20 Jancis Robinosn Royal Tokaji Betsek First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18+/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Nyulaszo First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 17+/20 Jancis Robinson |
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Tokaj | 1 | 99 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€503.34 |
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Wine Enthusiast (99)#19 ENTHUSIAST 100 2022 This wine comes from one of Tokaji's most famous vineyards. It is light amber in color with heady aromas of honeysuckle, freesia, beeswax and honey. It has pleasant heft on the palate and there are intense flavors of tinned peach, clover honey and apricot conserves. It is a well-made and well-balanced wine that ends on a sweet note and makes you want to go in for another and another, sip. Drink now–2050. |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€707.94 |
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The Szepsy Szamorodni 2016, an upstanding ambassador of Hungary's celebrated wine-making tradition, hails from the meticulously cultivated Szepsy vineyards of the renowned Tokaj region. Renowned winemaker, István Szepsy, employs low-intervention techniques, allowing the distinctiveness of each vintage to express itself. The Szepsy Szamorodni 2016, with its assemblage of primarily Furmint and Harslevelu grapes, is nurtured on mineral-rich volcanic soil. This illustrious wine reflects a perfect harmony of sweetness and tang, adding layers of complexity to a precise, focused palate. Notes of white peach, honeyed fig, and gentle oak fuse seamlessly, rebounding with hints of zesty tangerine and a subtle minerality. The elegance of its clean, linear acidity and unique textural depth mesmerizes the connoisseur. Embodying Szepsy's philosophy of balance, respect for nature, and mastery over craft, the Szepsy Szamorodni 2016 stands as a testament to the remarkable potential of Tokaj white wines. Each bottle encapsulates a memorable year and the essence of an esteemed Hungarian terroir. |
Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
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Aegean Islands | 1 | - |
In Bond
€1,015.00 |
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The Argyros Vinsanto 2001, produced by the esteemed Argyros Estate, is a distinguished exemplar of Greek viticulture. Crafted in the acclaimed volcanic terroirs of Santorini, it is a blend of Aidani, Athiri and Assyrtiko grapes, traditionally sun-dried to allow the sugars and flavours to concentrate. This meticulous process demands commitment and patience, yielding an elixir with enchanting amber hues, aromatic notes of dried figs, raisins, and honey, underpinned by a well-orchestrated acidity and longevity. Established in 1903, the Argyros Estate - a consistent purveyor of quality and uncompromised character -embodied in the Argyros Vinsanto 2001, a commemoration of their native land's rich tradition and persistence. A multi-awarded libation, it was aged for a minimum of 12 years in French oak barrels, further enhancing its opulence. Perfectly sui generis, the Argyros Vinsanto 2001 whispers tales of an age-old winemaking legacy enclosed in a bottle. |
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Madeira | 3 | - |
In Bond
€541.00 |
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Rheingau | 2 | - |
In Bond
€234.00 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
€397.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The 2013 Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine was matured in 500-liter barrels for around 36 months. It has a beautiful bouquet with honey, quince, pressed yellow flowers and Mirabelle. It has wonderful definition and purity. The palate is very well balanced with a mellifluous texture and beautifully judged acidity as it just sashays along. It fans out on the finish with honey, quince, a touch of rhubarb and ginger, extraordinarily persistent in the mouth. Matthew Day, current winemaker, opined that he thought the 2012 would be the best ever, but the freshness might see it overtaken. This is awesome. |
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Coastal Region | 2 | 96 (TA) |
In Bond
€402.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)South Africa's Sweet Wine of the Year 2017. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (DC) |
In Bond
€350.00 |
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Decanter (98)An historical wine, Vin de Constance has been re-established in the last few years as one of the world’s finest sweet wines. Dried Muscat grapes are aged for three years before bottling, in French and Hungarian casks with a touch of acacia wood. Citrus, orange zest, rosewater and spice notes leap out of the glass. The palate has a laser-like focus with massive sweetness perfectly balanced by acidity and a mineral finish. As impressive as Château d’Yquem (and considerably better value). |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (TA) |
In Bond
€364.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Increasingly celebrated as one of the great sweet wines of the world, not just the Cape, Vin de Constance is a delight to taste and review. Slightly drier than the 205 release at 165 grams of sugar, it has more in common with the Loire or Tokaji than it does with Sauternes in terms of freshness and structure. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (TA) |
In Bond
€374.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)"Lighter and lighter" is the motto at Klein Constantia these days, according to Matt Day. The latest, world-class release of Vin de Constance certainly doesn’t lack sweetness at 165 grams or even concentration, but it has a freshness that's reminiscent of Vouvray or Barsac. Subtly wooded in 50% new barrels, it unfurls layers of citrus, toast and tarte tatin, with a drizzle of honey and vivid acidity and palate length. Bravo! |
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Coastal Region | 4 | 19.5++ (MJ) |
In Bond
€310.00 |
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Matthew Jukes (19.5++)I am informed by the top man at Klein Constantia that the price will be the same as last year’s superb 2017 and all of the likely candidates in the UK are likely to hold stock. It will require a little effort on Google and you will see that a large number of wine merchants will list 2018 Vin de Constance and while the prices swing around like no other wine I know, at £60 or so, for a half litre, it certainly makes sense to me and when you consider the sheer quality of this vintage, it is a bargain for this celestial experience. Stock is likely to arrive in September 2021, but do feel free to register your interest with your preferred wine merchant now. Vintage reports suggest that the build-up to the 2018 harvest brought the highest summer rainfall of the last six years and, combined with some of the coldest night-time temperatures on record, the vines were granted a very long and very slow growing season. These conditions have imbued extreme delicacy of perfume and flavour and also staggering concentration and length in this wine. It also means that the 2018 vintage has otherworldly characteristics and I cannot remember a young vintage tasting so refined and demure. Light bunches and tiny Muscat de Frontignan berries underline just how unusual this vintage was and with a harvest that was a fortnight later than average and crops down by about 15% all of these facts make sense when you taste this ethereal wine. Aged for three years in a combination of 50% new French oak barrels, a small number of acacia barrels, as well as large format foudres, this is both a sensual and also sensitive wine. For a start, the colour is incredibly pale – think a young Sancerre! But the viscosity is amazing when you pour a glass because the liquid moves ever so slightly slower and more deliberately into the glass. The lights come on and the brain fires up immediately and it takes you by surprise just how quickly your olfactory system senses that you are in the presence of greatness. I was in a state of heightened anticipation, long before I raised the glass to my lips and the reward is exquisite. The perfume and palate combine in an astral haze of delight with orange blossom, fig, lemon verbena, wild honey and acacia notes caressing your senses. The texture is super-smooth, incredibly long and unnervingly gentle. It certainly possesses the longest finish I can remember on a Vin de Constance and I have, very fortunately, a tasted huge number of vintages of this wine. If you have never tasted this wine before, please start with this vintage – it will blow your mind. If you have and you are a fan, this is a critical purchase for your collection. I cannot wait to add this wine to my cellar later in the year. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (DC) |
In Bond
€299.00 |
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Decanter (98)Butterscotch, lemon patisserie and peach aromas. Pristine quality to the texture, lively and thrilling, this is a serious, opulent and powerful wine, more on the spiced, nuanced side with aspects of dried herbs, wood scents and bitter lemon and orange with a touch of honeyed lychee. It feels supremely complex and characterful. Sophisticated, layered and balanced with some minerality, a slight graphite edge all of which adds to the whole. It's still extremely youthful but there is real sculpting here, a sense of precision, style and freshness. Well crafted with an extremely long life ahead. A wonder, and one of the best from the estate! |
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Tokaj | 3 | - |
In Bond
€563.00 |
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Tokaj | 3 | - |
In Bond
€477.00 |
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Tokaj | 3 | - |
In Bond
€523.00 |
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Tokaj | 2 | 96 (WE) |
In Bond
€205.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (96)Gold reflections glimmer in this amber-colored sweet wine that has aromas of apricot, yellow peach and Bartlett pear. The palate shows flavors of acacia honey, canned apricot and Anjou pear. The finish has enough acidity to stand up to the sweetness. |
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Tokaj | 1 | 96 (DWWA) |
In Bond
€241.00 |
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Decanter World Wine Awards (96)Inviting youthful nose peach, mango marmalade, quince and honeyed undertones. The palate is fresh and focused, quite layered with a lovely balance and length. |
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Tokaj | 1 | 96 (JS) |
In Bond
€292.00 |
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James Suckling (96)Intense nose of candied fig, dried pineapple, ginger, spice, candied lemon, honeysuckle and acacia honey. Sweet and luscious with zesty acidity. Lingering honey and lemon notes. Dense and tight center-palate. Blend of single vineyards. 100% furmint. Give it time to open, but already so impressive. |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
In Bond
€825.00 |
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Each case contains 1 bottle each of: 1. Mezes Maly Great First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 18.5/20 points Jancis Robinson MW |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
In Bond
€550.00 |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
In Bond
€653.00 |
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1 x 50cl each of the following selection:
More Info
Royal Tokaji Blue Label 5 Puttonyos 2016 | 17.5+/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Aszu Tokaji Gold Label 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 17+/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Szt Tamas First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18++/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Mezes Maly Great First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18.5++/20 Jancis Robinosn Royal Tokaji Betsek First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 18+/20 Jancis Robinson Royal Tokaji Nyulaszo First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2016 | 17+/20 Jancis Robinson |
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Tokaj | 1 | 99 (WE) |
In Bond
€409.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (99)#19 ENTHUSIAST 100 2022 This wine comes from one of Tokaji's most famous vineyards. It is light amber in color with heady aromas of honeysuckle, freesia, beeswax and honey. It has pleasant heft on the palate and there are intense flavors of tinned peach, clover honey and apricot conserves. It is a well-made and well-balanced wine that ends on a sweet note and makes you want to go in for another and another, sip. Drink now–2050. |
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Tokaj | 1 | - |
In Bond
€575.00 |
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The Szepsy Szamorodni 2016, an upstanding ambassador of Hungary's celebrated wine-making tradition, hails from the meticulously cultivated Szepsy vineyards of the renowned Tokaj region. Renowned winemaker, István Szepsy, employs low-intervention techniques, allowing the distinctiveness of each vintage to express itself. The Szepsy Szamorodni 2016, with its assemblage of primarily Furmint and Harslevelu grapes, is nurtured on mineral-rich volcanic soil. This illustrious wine reflects a perfect harmony of sweetness and tang, adding layers of complexity to a precise, focused palate. Notes of white peach, honeyed fig, and gentle oak fuse seamlessly, rebounding with hints of zesty tangerine and a subtle minerality. The elegance of its clean, linear acidity and unique textural depth mesmerizes the connoisseur. Embodying Szepsy's philosophy of balance, respect for nature, and mastery over craft, the Szepsy Szamorodni 2016 stands as a testament to the remarkable potential of Tokaj white wines. Each bottle encapsulates a memorable year and the essence of an esteemed Hungarian terroir. |