5 | Wine | Sweet, Hungary

"This Aszú wine is very complex; its intense sweetness is balanced by crispy acidity. On the palate, tropical fruit, lime and grapefruit meet with freshness. It has a very long finish."

"Sweet, with luscious apricot, peach compote and golden raisin held up by a well of latent acidity that drives the spice, chalk and candied lemon zest notes on the long finish."

"Unbelievably thick and unctuous, with orange, apricot and mineral aromas and flavors, you need to work this around the palate to break down its viscosity. There's almost no alcohol here, with a progression from syrup to an incredible lightness on the finish."

"The sugar levels of the fruit in Tokaj are naturally high. Our initial struggle to produce a world-class dry wine was to find ripe berries unaffected by botrytis with lower levels of sugar. Over time, we have discovered that in particular vineyards the onset of botrytis consistently occurs late in the season. From these unique places, we are able to harvest berries perfectly suited for our company Sec."

"Losing a little flesh in lieu of structure, this is nonetheless concentrated and fresh. Peach, pear compote and floral aromas and flavors flow gracefully, picking up a mineral note on the long finish. Great for fresh fruit tarts."

"The essence of pure apricot. Despite its thick texture, this melts in the mouth as the incredibly vibrant acidity emerges. That makes for a great finish, as the sweet fruit and acidity dovetail and the mineral element takes over."