Ep 193 – Tokaji


This week we are talking about Tokaji wine region in northeast Hungary.

Wine Recommendations

 Kiralyudvar Pezsgő Henye Sparkling 2015 – priced around $29.

  • Medium golden colored wine 
  • Aromas of golden apples, pears and fresh baked bread
  • It’s dry with medium plus to high acidity with flavors of lime pith, toast and apple
  • Great with a double cream brie cheese
  • Crisp, fruity and bready and even with some age still have quite a bit of acidity

Megyer Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2013 – priced around $50.

  • Winery Direct selection from Total Wine
  • Deep gold hue with aromas of golden raisins, honey, dried apricots and dry hay
  • This is a very sweet wine with flavors similar to aromas 
  • This is a real treat and great with buttermilk blue cheese or a great dessert on it’s own

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