Weingut Moric Balaton Riesling/Furmint

Crafted as a collaboration between Roland Velich of Austria’s Weingut Moric and Hungary’s Villa Tolnay, this 50/50 blend of Riesling and Furmint is sourced from the shores of Lake Balaton, Europe’s largest freshwater lake, which offers a unique microclimate ideal for growing the grapes. Bringing together the precision of Riesling with the depth and structure of Furmint, this is a wine defined by its remarkable freshness, tension, and minerality; all hallmarks of wines shaped by volcanic terrain. It is a focused, zesty white with layers of lemon citrus, jasmine, and steely minerality. 

17/20 – Intense salty/sour citrus. Fine stone-dust overlay. Piercing lime fruit. Just as intense on the palate, concentrated but not heavy. Silky, generous and bitingly fresh on the long finish. – Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com

94/100 – Seldom have these two grape varieties from contrasting wine cultures been so beautifully interwoven. Wonderful peachy nose with plenty of fresh orange-zest and orange-blossom aromas. Ripe and generous on the medium- to full-bodied palate, with a wonderful, silky texture through the lingering, salty finish. A joint venture of Moric and Villa Tolnay. Drink or hold. – Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com