Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

Always a favorite Oregon Pinot noir. Unlike any other! — 10 days ago

Kimberly Sebby

9.2

Loved it!
40th — 2 months ago

Kent Wessels

9.4

Had at bite and third and main — 4 months ago

Lorenzo Marzilli

9.0

Unshackled 2023. Nose; pepper, cherry. Taste: cherry, leather. I really enjoyed this Cabernet Sauvignon and a great deal for the price. — 5 months ago

Beth Novak

10

Earthy, wild/native California herbs, touch of iron, beautiful, sense of the earth, stunning, salinity and depth and richness and complexity. Texturally beautiful, long, so complete, great balance. So good!! — 6 months ago

Steve Rura

9.1

Finally opened this one at the right time of year. Mom’s Christmas gift a few years ago from my homeland. Ripe peach, dried apricot, golden raisin, honeysuckle, mandarin zest and orange. Volcanic edge. Very nice acidity on a sweet wine. Great for holiday desserts. — 6 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.8

Royal Tokaji – 5 Puttonyos Aszú 2016
Tokaj – Hungary 🇭🇺

Overview
A classic Tokaji Aszú, made from grapes affected by Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), then macerated with must to create Hungary’s legendary sweet wine. The 5 puttonyos designation signals a rich yet balanced level of sweetness, around 120 g/L residual sugar. (Educational note: “Puttonyos” refers to the traditional baskets of aszú berries added — the higher the number, the sweeter and more concentrated the wine.)

Aromas & Flavors
Lush apricot, honey, and candied orange peel at the forefront, layered with quince, dried fig, and lemon curd. Hints of saffron, ginger, and toasted almond bring exotic spice and complexity.

Mouthfeel
Velvety and lusciously sweet, balanced by vibrant acidity that keeps it lifted. Full-bodied yet precise, with a long, honeyed finish that leaves both richness and freshness.

Food Pairings
Perfect with blue cheese, foie gras, or fruit tarts. Also excellent with roasted nuts, crème brûlée, or simply savored on its own as a meditative dessert wine.

Verdict
A benchmark Tokaji — rich, layered, and perfectly balanced. The 2016 vintage of Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Aszú offers indulgence and structure, proving why Tokaji has been called “the wine of kings.” 👑🍷

Did You Know?
Tokaji Aszú is one of the world’s oldest regulated wines — protected since 1737, nearly a century before Bordeaux’s 1855 classification.

Collector’s Rarity 📌
Royal Tokaji’s Aszú wines are globally sought after, and a 5 puttonyos 2016 bottling represents both a collectible dessert wine and a piece of vinous history — 9 months ago

mike cust

8.9

Good. Fruity but won't drink well the next day. Crush in a single evening — 3 days ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

vintage 2016 | very dark, concentrated force with black fruit, still very elegant, beautiful wine. — 3 months ago

Nic Anderson

9.2

Pepper, strawberries, red licorice on the nose. Vanilla, plum, and citrus on the taste. Paired nicely with charcuterie and dark chocolate. I bought, I think if I cellar the other for another year or two, it would be great. — 5 months ago

Brian Lenich

9.2

Snow day on Sunday with Amy — 5 months ago

Beth Novak

9.3

Delicate, a kiss of sweetness with an herbal note. Minerality, of the warm earth, a beauty and elegance, still very much alive. Texturally and structurally beautiful. For this vintage, he hit it out of the park! — 6 months ago

Dmitry Teytelman

9.2

The wine opened up quite a bit after decanting for an hour or so. Great tawny color, notes of sour cherry and raisins, long aftertaste. Will integrated tannins. An awesome bottle! — 9 months ago

with Eugenia

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2023 vintage. Last tasted 12.3.25 (9.1). Somewhat crisp and super crushable. 5.13.26. — a month ago

Nicholas Cotton

9.1

AC Hotel Bar — 3 months ago

Matthew Cohen

9.6

N: some Brett. Some va as this opens some tomato vine.

P: elegant. Floral. Elegant cherry. Juicy. Elena blackberry. As this opens insane. Gorgeous liquor.

Golden state. $14 years 20 bottles. — 5 months ago

Donna Czekner

9.6

Got it on sale at Costco! — 5 months ago

with Jim

Iris Wormington

9.2

Easy to drink, medium bodied and extremely minimal tannins. Had with lemon ricotta pasta — 6 months ago

Kliff

9.4

Farm Stand — 7 months ago

with Gail

JH

9.0

Pretty pale pink; peach and lemon on the nose; grenadine, lemonade flavor — 10 months ago