Steiner Estate Winery
Tokaji Late Harvest Furmint Hárslevelu
Tokaj, Eszak-Magyarorszag, Hungary
Steiner Winery – Tokaji Late Harvest 2023
Kerestir, Tokaj – Hungary 🇭🇺
Overview
A sweet wine made from Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes, aged ~7 months (30% in barrel, 70% in stainless steel). Part of the late-harvest category (késői szüretelésű) in Tokaj, which means grapes are picked later for more sugar concentration, often with botrytis or partial raisining. (Educational note: botrytis and late harvest grapes deepen sweetness, flavor, and texture, while some acidity preserved ensures it doesn’t feel cloying.) 
Aromas & Flavors
Ripe and dried fruits dominate — think dried apricot, compote, maybe some honeyed notes. Botrytis adds layers of complexity, with aromas of nectarine, peaches, and warm orchard fruits. Barrel influence shows through in subtle vanilla or toast. 
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and lush, with a rich texture softened by sweetness. Acidity is present and balancing — not sharp, but enough to keep the palate fresh. Sweetness and oak meld with fruit to give a long, elegant finish. 
Food Pairings
Lovely with desserts like fruit tarts, apricot galettes, or crème brûlée. Also great with blue cheese, aged cheese, or foie gras. For contrast, try it with spicy or salty dishes to balance the sweetness.
Verdict
Steiner’s 2023 Late Harvest is a beautiful expression of Tokaj’s sweetest style — opulent, richly flavored, yet balanced with good acidity. For lovers of dessert wines or sweet pairings, this is one to savor. 🍷cheers
Steiner Winery – Tokaji Late Harvest 2023
Kerestir, Tokaj – Hungary 🇭🇺
Overview
A sweet wine made from Furmint and Hárslevelű grapes, aged ~7 months (30% in barrel, 70% in stainless steel). Part of the late-harvest category (késői szüretelésű) in Tokaj, which means grapes are picked later for more sugar concentration, often with botrytis or partial raisining. (Educational note: botrytis and late harvest grapes deepen sweetness, flavor, and texture, while some acidity preserved ensures it doesn’t feel cloying.) 
Aromas & Flavors
Ripe and dried fruits dominate — think dried apricot, compote, maybe some honeyed notes. Botrytis adds layers of complexity, with aromas of nectarine, peaches, and warm orchard fruits. Barrel influence shows through in subtle vanilla or toast. 
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and lush, with a rich texture softened by sweetness. Acidity is present and balancing — not sharp, but enough to keep the palate fresh. Sweetness and oak meld with fruit to give a long, elegant finish. 
Food Pairings
Lovely with desserts like fruit tarts, apricot galettes, or crème brûlée. Also great with blue cheese, aged cheese, or foie gras. For contrast, try it with spicy or salty dishes to balance the sweetness.
Verdict
Steiner’s 2023 Late Harvest is a beautiful expression of Tokaj’s sweetest style — opulent, richly flavored, yet balanced with good acidity. For lovers of dessert wines or sweet pairings, this is one to savor. 🍷cheers