power and structure if not quite the same level of finesse

780 bottles were filled in March 2017

The drinking window may be conservative—closure and winemaking could put this at 40 years with ease

(from Les Cras and Les Avaux)

Pajzos, Aszu 5 Puttonyos Vintage:1993 power and structure if notThe 1993 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos is a blend of 75% Furmint and 25% Harslevelu that was aged in 220 liter barrels for 24 months. It has a lifted nose of mandarin and marmalade not complex, but nicely focused and still vibrant after 20 years. The palate is taut and crisp on the entry, with bitter orange, Seville orange marmalade and apricot preserve. The acidity is crisp (9. 6 grams per liter) and cuts through the 137 grams per liter residual sugar with