JAMES SUCKLING - 95 POINTS "This is a great introduction to Tokaji Aszu at the beginning of its (very long) ideal drinking window. Stunning nose of lemon curd, dried peach and candied pineapple. Rich and creamy with a touch of marzipan character, but more importantly bright acidity and fine tannins that makes this so invigorating. Spot-on balance through the very long and bright finish. A blend of 75% furmint, 15% zeta and 10% harslevelu. Sustainable. Drink or hold. (4/3/22)"
DECANTER MAGAZINE - 95 POINTS "The 2013 vintage saw intense botrytis onset, giving the 5 Puttonyos Aszu pronounced aromas of pineapple, marmalade, sour citrus and dried apricot. The bright acidity (7.5g/l) of 75% Furmint sings through a complex palate of citrus peel, dried apricot and mango, ginger, walnut and crushed minerals, providing an excellent balance to the 150g/l of sugar. Extremely long on the finish. A premium quality Aszú with an edge for food. Drinking Window: 2022-2032. (11/5/22)"
VERTE DE VIN - 94 POINTS "The wine shows a bright, vivid golden colour. The nose is rich and honeyed, with notes of quince, honeysuckle, fresh and raisined grapes, dried apricots and candied mango. The palate is very elegant and ethereal, despite the level of sweetness, with crisp, piercing acidity and delicate notes of ginger and orange peel. The lingering finish shows a light smokiness and bitterness, adding to the overall freshness and finesse."
WINE ADVOCATE - 93 POINTS Tasted at the Disznoko vertical in London, the 2013 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos is an (Aszú) blend of 75% Furmint, 15% Zéta and 10% Hárslevelu 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. Published: Oct 28, 2016
WINE SPECTATOR - 93 POINTS "Round and creamy, with hints of praline and vanilla-infused pastry cream enriching the poached apricot, glazed clementine and candied ginger flavors. Features a citrus peel acidity that keeps this well-balanced and refreshed on the spiced finish. Drink now through 2028. (3/31/22)"
DECANTER MAGAZINE - 95 POINTS "The 2013 vintage saw intense botrytis onset, giving the 5 Puttonyos Aszu pronounced aromas of pineapple, marmalade, sour citrus and dried apricot. The bright acidity (7.5g/l) of 75% Furmint sings through a complex palate of citrus peel, dried apricot and mango, ginger, walnut and crushed minerals, providing an excellent balance to the 150g/l of sugar. Extremely long on the finish. A premium quality Aszú with an edge for food. Drinking Window: 2022-2032. (11/5/22)"
VERTE DE VIN - 94 POINTS "The wine shows a bright, vivid golden colour. The nose is rich and honeyed, with notes of quince, honeysuckle, fresh and raisined grapes, dried apricots and candied mango. The palate is very elegant and ethereal, despite the level of sweetness, with crisp, piercing acidity and delicate notes of ginger and orange peel. The lingering finish shows a light smokiness and bitterness, adding to the overall freshness and finesse."
WINE ADVOCATE - 93 POINTS Tasted at the Disznoko vertical in London, the 2013 Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos is an (Aszú) blend of 75% Furmint, 15% Zéta and 10% Hárslevelu 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. Published: Oct 28, 2016
WINE SPECTATOR - 93 POINTS "Round and creamy, with hints of praline and vanilla-infused pastry cream enriching the poached apricot, glazed clementine and candied ginger flavors. Features a citrus peel acidity that keeps this well-balanced and refreshed on the spiced finish. Drink now through 2028. (3/31/22)"