Disznoko Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos 2013 500ml

Tasted at the Disznoko vertical in London, the 2013 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos is an (Aszu) blend of 75% Furmint, 15% Zeta and 10% Harslevelu that was picked between September 23 and November 11 over four passages through the vineyard. It has an elegant, laid-back, almost Sauternes-like bouquet, nicely defined if not quite as complex as other vintages. The palate is crisp and fresh, a dash of stem of ginger on the entry, creamy in texture with the Azsu character more dominant here than on the nose. There is a lovely touch of mandarin and orange rind that comes through with aeration and enhances this young Tokaji that is full of potential. It just needs a little more persistence, but the focus and intensity are superb. Tasted September 2016. 93 points, drink 2019-2040, Neal Martin, Wine Advocate.