Royal Tokaji, Essencia other_regions_italy

Royal Tokaji, Essencia other_regions_italyA hot, dry vintage that yielded very high sugars but also great acidity. TA 14. 1 g l, RS 635 g l. 2,408 bottles. Copper mahogany colour. There is a noticeable shift in aromas compared with the 2007, the top notes moving to old library books, varnish and dried fruit. There is a gravitas and maturity to this wine. Retaining a thick, glossy texture and intense sweetness, the marvel to this wine is that racy acid backbone, promoted by the leathery spice

picking did not conclude until the 25th of November

and two-thirds of that oak is new

this is more aromatically elegant with pretty

What a fine pair they will make

41% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot

This is lovely stuff with equally good development potential

During my visit in May

which is made from Syrah

fine yet present tannins

lifted floral aromas

on the ripe red currant

And don't for the silky tannins