Product Overview
Importer's Notes
"When Anthony Hwang loaded his family in the car and drove northeast from Budapest in 1997, he could hardly have imagined where the road would lead.
The trip was inspired by a Tokaji Aszú that a sommelier had recommended the previous evening. The wine made such an impression that Tony felt he had to learn more about it. For what Tony craved most in wine, this bottle offered in spades—a profound identity and razor-sharp balance.
Just a few months after his visit, Tony purchased what was perhaps the region’s crown jewel, Királyudvar (Kee-RYE-oohd-var)—which for centuries had supplied Imperial wine to the Hapsburgs. The estate has prime holdings in the historical crus of Henye, Percze, Becsek, and the grand cru Lapis, all in the central villages of Mád and Bodrogkeresztúr. Szepsy became a partner, helping Tony to rehabilitate the vineyards, while the château itself was rebuilt.
Furmint Sec—Introduced in 2005, this innovative dry wine balances Furmint’s viscous intensity and bright acidity in an electrifying, versatile white wine."
Varietal Composition: 85% Furmint, 15% Hárslevelu
Appellation: Tokaji
Vineyard Sites: Henye, Percze, Becsek, and the great Lapis
Aging: Hungarian oak
Farming Practices: Biodynamic
Production: 2,000 cases
