Saturday, September 20, 2014 - WSET Level 4 Course - WSET School; 9/6/2014-5/23/2015 (WSET School, Bermondsey): Appearance: clear, medium amber
Nose: clean, pronounced, honey, mushroom, floral notes, dried apricot, marmalade, vanilla, sweet spice, hay, toffee, nutty; developing
Palate: sweet, high acidity, medium(+) alcohol (12.5%), full body, pronounced, mushroom, orange peel, marmalade, hazelnut; long finish
Overall: Good balance, intense, long finish, complex
Conclusion: OUTSTANDING, PREMIUM-priced (£38.99), can drink now but has potential for ageing
Comment posted by fingers:
9/25/2014 11:12:00 AM - On the contrary, I wouldn't expect a 2005 Tokaji 5 Putt to be even in it's prime drinking window for at least 15 years. The wines are meant to be aged long term.
Comment posted by HStaal:
9/25/2014 11:24:00 AM - I am glad someone is paying attention - apologies for the typing error - problem with bulk entering tasting notes - you are ofcourse correct and this should be "can drink now but has potential for ageing" - duly corrected now - many thanks
Comment posted by fingers:
9/25/2014 12:06:00 PM - Well alright then! For sure, we know how special these wines can be in their "old age". Good luck with the WSET completion and thank you for writing excellent notes.