Tokaji Betsek 6 Puttonyos the Royal Tokaji Wine Company (2000)
| Winery: | Betsek |
| Region: | Hungary » Tokaj |
| Varietal: | Furmint |
| Type: | Dessert/Fortifieds |
Tokaj Wine
Tokaj is the prized sweet wine of Hungary, produced in the northeast Tokaj-Hegyalja region, at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. Wine has been produced in the region for centuries, dating back to the Roman era when the land was known as Pannonia. However, it was not a sweet wine until the 1630s.
With the Ottoman invasions, many of the glorious vineyards that had been cultivated by Hungarian royal decree were left to rot because of strict Muslim law forbidding alcohol consumption. Some wine was still being produced, but always under fear of attack. Legend has it that a local wine-maker was forced to abandon his harvest fearing one such raid, and upon return, found his grapes had developed what became known as Botrytis cinerea, or “noble rot.” He shrugged his shoulders and made the wine anyway, yielding spectacular results no one had imagined. With this serendipitous viticultural discovery, the wine known as Tokaj Aszu, which many consider among the world’s finest, was born Read more »
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Royal Tokaji Wine Company
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Tokaj on Snooth-
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February 2013
Yes to both except that the land costs in many parts of Europe are less because ... a bottle anywhere, even in Tokaj, where the work is tedious and long and those bottle still sell for less than d'Yquem, which goes for hundreds a bottle - not based on cost, but because it's consciously sold as a luxury product. That's why LVMH owns the Read More
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November 2012
"Just like Napa wines are from Napa Valley, Maine lobster are from ... Paso Robles, Sonoma County, Tokaj, Victoria, Western Australia, Long Island and Rioja is focussing on the integrity of wine places and demands that a wine's true origin is clearly stated on the label.Please support this initiative by signing the petition http://petition.ch... Read More
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July 2012
Királyudvar Furmint Tokaji Sec 2009
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Crisp lemon citrus on the nose. Grapefruit pith, some salinity and mums. Some straw and a stemmy quality. On the palate, it's so vibrant and bright it seems effervescent. Juicy acidity balanced by a moderate sweetness. Lip smacking. Stony minerality, a peachy suggestion and floral citrus flavors. It's called "sec", but it's not too sweet.... Read More
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June 2012
Hetszolo Tokaj Aszu 5 Puttonyos Hungary 2001
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Toasted hazelnut dominant. Good acid. Nice, nutty and rich.92 pts.-Wine Spectator Grand Tour 5/5/12 Read More
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March 2012
Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2006
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This tightly wound and focused sweetie offers intense acidity harnessing ... Drink now through 2035. -NW Read More
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January 2012
Hetszolo Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2000
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Fantastic Tokaji!!- WS Grand Tour 2011 Read More
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January 2012
Disznoko Tokaji 6 Puttonyos 2000
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Great mixture of nutty and fruity flavors well balanced by great acid profile. - WS Grand Tour 2011 Read More
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January 2012
The Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos Red Label 2006
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Pure perfection! Read More
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