The 2021 Tinon Furmint Birtok is a dry white wine from the Tokaj region of Hungary, made from 100% Furmint grapes. It's produced by Samuel Tinon, a winemaker known for his focus on traditional Tokaj winemaking practices. The wine is fermented in Hungarian oak barrels (without new oak) and features a cool continental climate, volcanic and clay soils, and a southern exposure

“Birtok” roughly translates to “domain” and allows various vineyards to be blended together. For Samuel Tinon, this means pulling from the famed Határi vineyard near the village of Olaszliszka and off of the dense loess slopes of Mt. Tokaj above the village of Tokaj. Blending these two sites yields an intensely unique Furmint. The fruit is ripe, the acids are high and there’s plenty of structure to create a pungent balance. It’s like taking the weight and creamy texture of Chenin Blanc and the acidic edge and stony fruit of Riesling and mashing them together with smoke and salt. White wine like this can only come from Tokaj.

• Grape Variety: 100% Furmint
• Region: Tokaj, Hungary
• Vintage: 2021
• Winemaking: Directly pressed, fermented in Hungarian oak barrels (no new oak), aged on the lees.
• Flavor Profile: Green apple, beeswax, crushed flint, and vibrant acidity
• Pairings: Sushi, smoked trout, goat cheese tar