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1999
Royal Tokaji Red Label Aszú 5 Puttonyos
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Royal Tokaji Wine Company
royal-tokaji.com/
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| Appellation: |
Tokaj-Hegyalja - Hungary
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| Type: |
sweet white
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| Varietal: |
Furmint
- Hárslevelu
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Excellent |
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$24.99 |
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Availability:
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Please check the store's Web Site for up-to-date availability
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Tasting Notes:
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http://manageyourcellar.blogspot.com/2006/04/wines-of-world-tasting.html
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rated:
April 28, 2006
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K&L Wine Merchants
klwines.com
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" The methods and traditions of producing Aszú wines have changed little since the 17th century. Aszú berries are macerated with top-quality, fully fermented dry, white wines. Depending on the vintage, the resulting Aszú wines mature at different sweetness levels, although they generally stay within a range of four to six puttonyos (“puttonyos" are used as the measurement of sweetness of the final wine: on a scale of one to six, the more puttonyos, the sweeter, richer and rarer the Tokaji). Carefully pruned vines in first and second growth vineyards, handpicked instead of machine-harvested grapes and barrel-aging for a minimum of three years in 14th century cellars ensures these rich, refreshing wines are always of the highest quality. Mainly Furmint and Hárslevelú with a touch of Muskotály."
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rated:
April 30, 2006
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Catherine Granger
ManageYourCellar.com
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4.5 stars
"Bright apricot color and a vivid fruity nose. On the palate, fresh and lively, not sirupy at all. The mouthfeel is amazingly rich and light at the same time. Excellent with dried apricots."
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