Berry Bros., England´s oldest wine merchant (since 1698), was very active during the 1920s and 1930s in exploring hidden treasures in the cellars of the Tokaji region, which were formerly owned by famous noble families. A bibliophilic collector´s item became their brochure "Tokay", released in 1933. It is a collection of fascinating extracts from letters received by Berry Bros. extolling the delights and medicinal benefits of Tokay. Here are some examples:
A beautiful Essencia from the outstanding Danczka vineyard. Behind the beauty of this Essencia lies a powerful golden goddess, whose soul and magic is contained within the orange blossom honey nectar.
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„I have sent, last night, a box of Marischino Veritabile of Zara, which I got Jemmy Anderson to buy for me, and twelve bottles of Tokay. I have kept none for myself - being better pleased that you should have it.”
Admiral Nelson in a letter to Lady Emma Hamilton
Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson
(1758-1805)