“Crisp.” “Dry.” “Mineral-y.” These are adjectives that Surdyk’s customers frequently use to describe what they’re looking for in a white wine. Disznókő’s Dry Furmint emphatically delivers the goods on all of these qualities. This may come as a surprise to wine buffs who associate Hungary’s Tokaj region with the intensely sweet wines made from Furmint grapes affected by the botrytis fungus (a.k.a. “noble rot”). While Tokaj’s sweet wines have a history that stretches back several hundred years, dry Furmint wines only started to gain prominence at the beginning of this century. Other than sharing the high acidity that gives those luscious dessert wines their impeccable balance, this bone-dry expression of Furmint could not be more different. Pear and green apple notes on the nose and palate are relatively restrained and quickly give way to a mineral-laden finish. This is a wine meant to complement—not compete with—the fresh foods of summer. It will enhance an herb-accented salad just as well as grilled chicken or swordfish. And at this price, you can afford to enjoy it all summer long.