Péter Pince Sweet Szamorodni Tokaj 2019At the foothills of Hungarys famed Tokaj region stands Pter kos Benedeks boutique estate, Pter Pince, where ancient vineyards on volcanic slopes are worked with minimal intervention. The estate is renowned for its soulful expressions of Furmint, Hrslevel and related varieties, and this Sweet Szamorodni is a sublime example of their craft. The grapes for the 2019 Szamorodni were selected late in the season, including botrytised berries, and pressed

Notes of vibrant pomegranate

along with his son-in-law Gabriele

sandy soils West of Palmela in Portugal

alongside notes of violets

Very poised with impressive weight

wild strawberry and cranberry

floral hints

The grapes are destemmed

Masters of the high altitude regions of Rioja

This is ideal with tonic

without weighing down its refreshing precision

The aromatic profile is elegantly composed