Royal Tokaji, Essencia other_regions_italy Leather and iron accents emerge

Leather and iron accents emerge on the finish

Good stuff

blackberry and boysenberry fruit rolling through

A completely backward but superbly complex nose displays layered aromas that run to game and underbrush as well as ripe red and dark berry fruit trimmed in a bit of wood toast that give way to rich

tobacco and plum notes create the aromatic profile

Royal Tokaji, Essencia other_regions_italy Leather and iron accents emergeA hot, dry vintage that yielded very high sugars but also great acidity. TA 14. 1 g l, RS 635 g l. 2,408 bottles. Copper mahogany colour. There is a noticeable shift in aromas compared with the 2007, the top notes moving to old library books, varnish and dried fruit. There is a gravitas and maturity to this wine. Retaining a thick, glossy texture and intense sweetness, the marvel to this wine is that racy acid backbone, promoted by the leathery spice