Brad Jensen

9.2

Light gold with hints of pale green to the edges, the nose on this is very fresh and somewhat vegetal, with notes fresh cold celery alongside the hints of green papaya , baked Citroen tart, and wet river stone. Lots of good tight bubbles, a light to medium body and a real energetic, mineral freshness over a palate of tart yellow stone fruits, a slight yeasty, baked note, but very subtle, mostly mineral and the crisp fruit. Very nice! — a month ago

with Tiva

Michael Wehner

9.1

It went well on Christmas Eve with oysters and caviar — 6 months ago

with Margaret

Rufus King

9.0

Very refined Champagne, before dinner with friends in Amherst, MA — 8 months ago

Daniel Sullivan

9.5

Brilliant golden hue.
Gunpowder and flint on the nose.
Upright acidity lime and pear palate. — 3 years ago

John Malcolm

9.7

Honey and apricots. Outstanding! — 4 years ago

Hayden Hamilton

8.9

Really nice for the price. Some complexity. Signature Pinot barny/wet hey fruit forward. Pretty good for $14. — 5 years ago

Linda Marshall

9.3

Excellent cab

Winehaus — 6 years ago

Mark S.

9.4

Deep cherry red. Black currant berry and cherry. Leather. Dried herb. Fruitiness M Sweetness M Acidity M Tannin M Silky Bitterness M Body M++ Finish M++ Highly Balanced. Powerful robust structure. Always ready to drink but still have solid impression. It means it still has a potential for long term aging. Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Stag Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 17 @60000, Kayab, 260417 — 2 months ago

Jen

9.2

Lovely wine at Alston. Somm recommended it as being between littorai and sea smoke. Elegant with nice fruit and hint of violets, light — 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

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.0

2023 vintage. 9.10.25. — 9 months ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.5

Deep color. Took hour to open up and was delicious and well balanced . Hints of dark chocolate. DaRk berries.long finish. I’m a fan! — 4 years ago

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.2

White chocolate covered cherries, pralines, pecan pie. I think, I may like this better than TF10.

92 points — 5 years ago

cc

9.6

Strong taste with deep notes — 6 years ago

with Ripal

Shelly McGahee

9.5

Bourbon barrel favorite — 8 years ago

Lesley

9.1

Ryan got me a bottle of this. I really enjoyed it. — 4 months ago

Jeremy Autry

9.4

Held up incredibly well! — 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

Hugh O'Riordan

9.2

This is a bargain wine. Real cab flavor and well balanced — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Light Ruby, aged for 8 months in 30% new oak, with aromas of red fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry, strawberry and sweet currants with notes of cacao and earthy notes. Fine soft dusty tannins, long finish ending with fruit, mineral and earthy character. Very nice value!! — 5 years ago