Category Archives: Hungary

Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2006

Posted on June 19, 2010 by RJ

The Royal Tokaji Company, Tokaji, Aszu, 5 Puttonyos 2006  The nose weaves notes of caramel of honey with dried tropical fruits.  The mouth shows the rich bounty of  good Tokaji, viscous yet tangy, dried apricots and brown sugar – delightful. … Continue reading →

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Chateau Pajzos Tokaji 3 puttonyos 2003

Posted on February 1, 2010 by RJ

Chateau Pajzos, Tokaji, Aszu, 3 Puttonyos, 2003 The nose sports dried fruits, honey, a sense of Amontillado’s nuttiness, a bit of mustiness and wet hay, the appropriate volatility as well as a touch of spiritousness. In the mouth it is … Continue reading →

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Royal Tokaji 5 2005

Posted on October 14, 2009 by RJ

The Royal Tokaji Company, Tokaji, Aszu, 5 Puttonyos 2005 As always this wine is a pleasure to taste, melding a sugary, thickness to an acidity zing, making this wine last so long after you swallow – brilliant. 328 g/l sugar … Continue reading →

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Sweet Treats

Posted on March 4, 2008 by RJ

Paradise Ridge Winery Russian River Valley Ode to Joy Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Lots of complexity in this wine, with honey galore. This dessert wine was crafted to honor the memory of Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. 330 g/l sugar at harvest. … Continue reading →

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Hungary Reigns

Posted on November 12, 2007 by RJ

The previous tasting in the California and Europe class in San Francisco pitted Baumard against Oremus. Tonight’s flight brings in a different top-flight producer, this time from Sauternes. Both the Raymond-Lafon and the Oremus will be tasted side-by-side. In both … Continue reading →

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