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Kiralyudvar Winery (500 ml) 2007 'Cuvée IIona' Late Harvest, Tokaj
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Item Number: 5898
UPC: 5999035121079
Country: Hungary
Region: Northern Hungary
Sub Region: Tokaj-Hegyalja
Appellation/AVA: Tokaj
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2007
Grape(s): Furmint / Hárslevel?
Type: Wine - Dessert
Bottle Size: 500ml Pack: 6
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 10
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Soil Type: Clay and rock of volcanic origin
Case Production: 250
About the Brand: Filipino-born, New York businessman Anthony Hwang created Királyudvar in 1997 and completed purchase in 1999. With time and investment, it has become a leader in Tokaji’s renaissance.
Vintage Notes: 2007 was a hot, ripe year creating powerful wines.
Vineyard Information: Királyudvar has six main vineyards located in Tokaji’s heartland in the towns of Mád and Bodrogkeresztúr. All are historically important grand cru sites; including Henye, Percze, Becsek, and the great Lapis. The soils are clay and rock of volcanic origin (various Rhyolite Tuffs). The dominant grapes are Furmint and Hárslevel?, with a small amount of Muskotály planted in the Danczka vineyard. Anthony Hwang’s principal ownership of the Loire Valley’s Domaine Huët has given him an invaluable viewpoint when crafting his own wines in Tokaj. The estate adopted biodynamic viticulture in 2008, and aims for certification by 2012.
Wine Information: A wine produced from late harvest (many botrytized) berries in the estate’s vineyards, but not macerated like the Aszú wines. It is named for Tony's wife Evelyn-Ilona.
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Kiralyudvar Winery (500 ml) 2007 'Cuvée IIona' Late Harvest, Tokaj
Rating: 96
From the estate Huet owner Tony Hwang launched with legendary Tokaji winemaker Istvan Szepsy, this is a shining example of the newer style late-harvest wines coming out of Tokaj. Named for Hwang's wife, Ilona is pressed directly from late-harvested, botrytized grapes (not macerated like aszu). The effect is a wine that smolders with smoke and honey, botrytis' effects fanned by furmint's fiery acidity and flavor. It tastes of broiled peaches, spice and salt; it feels deep, sultry and confident to the point of domineering. Let it take center stage, paired with an oozy, ripe cheese.
- Wine & Spirits (6/1/2013)
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