1995 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos

Aszú grapes 60% Furmint, 30% Hárslevelű, 10% Zéta, macerated in base wine and must of Furmint and Hárslevel ű. A warm dry summer was followed by botrytis-inducing rains and then a dry sunny October that shrivelled the grapes. A strong botrytis vintage. RS 146 g/l, TA 9.9 g/l. Dark reddish tawny. Middling vintage. Edgy, dried fruits. Good current drink with herbal quality – minty? Very refreshing. Still lots to chew on. Undertow of dried apricots. I could imagine this with a not-too-sweet chocolate dish. Pure and fine. (JR)