Bodrog Bormuhely Dry Tokaj 2020

Bodrog Bormuhely Dry Tokaj 2020Press 4 Mix White October 2023 Direct Press Selection Tokaji, in northeastern Hungary, is the oldest wine appellation in Europe, established in 1732 and pre dating Bordeaux by 100 years. As such, it is a place of immense pride and unique terroir for making world class wine. The local passion for excellence in winemaking was interrupted by the Communist era's insistence on bulk production and utility but 30 years later the region is reclaiming its

have now taken over much of the work there

Darek Trowbridge began his viticultural training in 1987 under the wing of his uncle

He tends to pick at peak ripeness in contrast to most other producers in the region

epitomizing the vibrancy of rural life

& Riesling

and it never gets old

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where 90% of the population is of Hungarian descent

high-nutrient

Disease pressure

with an electric backbone of acid

criticizing rules that ‘standardize’ winemaking and pushing to improve farming practices across the region