Telmo Rodriguez, Altos Lanzaga Size:6x750ml I undertook a comprehensive tasting

I undertook a comprehensive tasting of current releases that range from dry Furmint to their extraordinary Esszencias (the spelling that they use

The refined

This too is built on its fruit though there is enough structure to reward a few years of keeping

flavorful finish

even crystalline finish that delivers huge length

Telmo Rodriguez, Altos Lanzaga Size:6x750ml I undertook a comprehensive tastingRed ruby color. Wild aromas of cassis, redcurrant, blueberry, graphite, violet, minerals and licorice. Very concentrated flavors of blueberry and oak; much more elegant and refined less wild than the 2001 Lanzaga. Finishes with substantial, building, oak powered tannins that coat the entire palate. Aged in all new French barriques for 18 months. In contrast to the "regular" Lanzaga, this calls for at least a couple years of additional bottle aging.