The Dobogo Tokaji Furmint 2017 is a luxurious, well-crafted white wine deriving from the renowned Tokaj wine region of Hungary. Dobogo, a boutique winery, stands for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods, harvesting meticulously by hand to ensure only the finest quality grapes are selected. The 2017 Furmint has been skilfully matured in aged oak barrels, imparting rich, complex flavours into this elegant wine.

On the nose, it presents an enchanting bouquet of ripe orchard fruits, complimented by lively notes of exotic spices. With each sip, one experiences a sublime balance of crisp acidity, and pronounced mineral character harmonising with luscious fruitiness. The finish is persistent, leaving a delightful aftertaste. Such a profile makes it a superb companion for a variety of dishes.

As a fine wine connoisseur, one cannot miss the opportunity to experience the unique character and immaculate quality of Dobogo Tokaji Furmint 2017.

Hailing from Hungary, the Oremus Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2000 is an exceptional display of a meticulous winemaking craft. This esteemed wine is from the renowned Oremus vineyard, precipitously positioned in the heart of the Tokaj region. The 2000 vintage is crafted from Furmint and Harslevelu grape varietals, which following a late harvest, undergo botrytis cinerea or 'noble rot' to concentrate their flavours. A unique process known as 'Puttonyos' assesses sugar content, with this bottle achieving a 5 out of 6, underpinning its lush sweetness.

This wine is a glowing amber hue, featuring divine notes of honey, apricot, and spices. An extended maturation in Hungarian oak barrels imparts a rich complexity. The Oremus Aszu Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2000 is a testament to Tokaji's historic wine heritage and a proof of Oremus' commitment to producing wines of the highest calibre. Savour this magnificently aged sweet wine, a genuine taste of Hungary's winegrowing prowess.

The Pajzos Tokaji Essencia 1999 is an exquisite wine of unprecedented depth and complexity. Expertly crafted at Pajzos Estate in the historic region of Tokaj, Hungary, this opulent wine represents the pinnacle of Tokaji production. The Essencia is made from botrytised or 'nobly' rotten grapes, meticulously hand selected and traditionally matured in oak barrels. Lifetimes of winemaking practice and generational knowledge marry in an exquisite symphony in every bottle.

The 1999 vintage is outstanding, benefiting from the ideal climatic conditions allowing a sublime balance of richness and acidity. There is a luscious sweetness, liquid silk in a glass, streaked through with a vibrant, citrus-tinged acidity, offering layers of honeyed apricot, dried fig, caramel and cappuccino on the palate. Critics champion Pajzos Tokaji Essencia 1999 as a luxurious collectable and spellbinding sensory journey. An absolute gem for any serious wine aficionado's collection.

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.

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.

Wine Advocate (98)

The 2003 Essencia has a fabulous bouquet with profound scents of lemon curd, frangipane, apple crumble, dandelion, wild mushroom and a slight adhesive note. The palate is extraordinarily pure with perfect acidity. It is perfectly focused with a crescendo of honey, quince, and Seville orange marmalade with lemon peel. This is out of this world.

Wine Advocate (97)

The latest release, the 2008 Tokaji Essencia from the Royal Tokaji Wine Company, was tasted over a period of three days. It is clearly cut from a different cloth to the 2007, disproving the idea that wines of such extraordinary sweetness conform to type. It is lighter on the nose than the 2007, with freshly cut tangerines, apricot and orange zest. There is a brightness here, a sense of energy. The palate is founded upon energy and tension, a silver thread of acidity that cuts through the layer upon layer of orange zest, Japanese yuzu, tangerine and honey. This is an elegant and you might argue, more reserved Essencia compared to the 2007. The alcohol is slightly higher at a whopping 4%, a relatively easier Essencia to consume compared to the unctuous previous vintage. While it might not achieve the concentration of the 2007, the 2008 Essencia remains an otherworldly feat of nature. I actually shared the remaining bottle with winemakers from Argentina and Portugal in Hong Kong and they became wide-eyed with amazement. That's the magic of Essencia. It might constitute blasphemy, but the freshness means you can enjoy this now, or as my drinking window suggests, wait another 100 years, as temporally fantastical as that sounds.

Wine Enthusiast (100)

Ethereal aromas of peach nectar, apricot preserves, orange zest and candied almonds waft from the glass. Full texture and luscious flavors of caramelized pineapple, orange marmalade, honeycomb, ripe summer peach, and Turkish delight. Its extreme sweetness is held in check by vibrant but not overpowering acidity. Drink through 2059.

Wine Enthusiast (97)

This ethereal Tokaji Aszú is golden in color, with aromas of delicate acacia flower, honeysuckle, fresh peach and tinned apricot. The flavors come alive on the palate, showing luscious apricot, floral honeycomb and fresh pear juice. The acidity is perfectly balanced to prevent this delightful wine from being too cloying.

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.

2003 was, like in much of Europe, a hot vintage in Hungary, but conditions were still enviable enough to yield a remarkably classic, honey and orange-infused Aszú. Rich, decadent with a notable creaminess to the palate, the finish is fresh and clean, and lingers on for minutes on the palate.

Decanter (93)

Facing south and southwest, the Nyulászó vineyard features brown and yellow clay soil. Minerality sets the tone of this 2016 dry Furmint, with struck match, ripe peaches, honeysuckle and dusty dried apricot aromas. The palate is explosive, warm and spicy, with layers of citrus, dried apricot, fig, melon and hints of white pepper, refreshed by a solid backbone of acidity. The concentrated flavours follow all the way to the lingering finish, complex and sophisticated.

Each case contains 1 bottle each of:

1. Mezes Maly Great First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 18.5/20 points Jancis Robinson MW
2. Szt Tamas First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 19/20 points Jancis Robinson MW
3. Nyulaszo First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 18.5/20 points Jancis Robinson MW
4. Betsek First Growth 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 18/20 points Jancis Robinson MW
5. Birsalmas Second Growth Aszu 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 18.5/20 points Jancis Robinson MW
6. Gold Label 6 Puttonyos 2008 | 17/20 points Jancis Robinson MW

1 x 50cl each of the following selection:
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

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.

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.

In the world of fine wines, the Szepsy Tokaji Esszencia 1999 stands in a class of its own. From the esteemed producer István Szepsy, this Hungarian gem hails from the Tokaji region, renowned for its volcanic soil and ideal microclimate. Szepsy has masterfully nurtured the indigenous Furmint and Hárslevelü vines to produce this exceptional wine. The grapes are subjected to a unique procedure called aszú, involving noble rot, yielding a nectar-like juice that defines the Esszencia's magnificent character.

The Szepsy Tokaji Esszencia 1999 exhibits a rich amber hue, offering an aromatic symphony of dried fruits, exotic spice, and honeyed accents. The palate is astoundingly complex with an unctuous sweetness balanced by an invigorating acidity. Its extraordinary concentration and prolonged finish testify to the exceptional ageing potential. The Szepsy Tokaji Esszencia 1999 is an epitome of the producer's dedication, experience, and the region's uniqueness. This truly is a wine of legend, delivering an unparalleled sensory journey.