Tokaj 1989 Vintage Report
The 1989 vintage in Tokaj is the ultimate redemption story. After a chaotic start that threatened the crop, the season turned a corner to deliver a stunning finale.
Early challenges emerged with a disrupted flowering phase. 129mm of rain during the bloom caused significant *coulure* (shatter), naturally lowering yields and concentrating the energy into fewer bunches.
Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.
Harvest proceeded under mixed skies, requiring agility to dodge the 27mm of rain that fell sporadically during the picking weeks.
**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.
About Tokaj
The world's first demarcated wine region, famously known for Tokaji Aszú. These legendary sweet wines are produced from Furmint grapes affected by noble rot, offering incredible complexity and longevity.
Climatic Blueprint
Growing Degree Days (GDD)
Total Rainfall
Sunshine Hours
Diurnal Shift
Frost Days
Average Temperature
Historical Context (10 Years)
Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.
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