Royal Tokaji, Single-Vineyard Nyulászó Furmint, Tokaj, Hungary 2018

A single-vineyard dry Furmint from the Nyulászó vineyard. Perfumed nose of Acacia honey, dust, apricot, nectarine and savoury vanilla pods. Richly textured on the palate with buttered grapefruit, yellow apple and a touch of thyme. More vanilla spices, tinned peach and Poire Williams on the mid-palate, leading to a long finish of roasted almonds and honeydew melon.

Very well crafted dry Furmint, with Burgundian poise but plenty of varietal character. The deep citrus notes are cut through by hay, thyme and roasted almonds. On the palate, broad flavours of lemon curd, yellow apple and quince are lined by cedar and hazelnut. The assertive acidity drives it to the long finish.