2021 Tinon Megyer Furmint
Notes & Pairings
Overlooking the city of Sárospatak on Megyer Hill, it’s hard to miss this site. Planted in deep red soil at the foot of Tengerszem aka The Eye of Sea. This was a former quarry turned lake and subsequent nature preserve. An iconic place in Tokaj. 22 miles north of the village of Tokaj, this represents the northern face of Furmint and certainly offers some commentary on climate change. Hand harvested and directly pressed in Hungarian oak, it spent 9 months on the lees. Nearly double digit total acidity backed by only a few grams of residual sugar, this is a pungent and powerful look at Furmint. In some vintages, alcohol can hit far above this 12.% and closer to 15% while still in perfect balance.
