3 great Hungarian wines picked by Valeria Tenison
The Bordeaux based wine writer participated in Hungarianwines.eu's study tour in August. Her tasting notes have just been published in VertdeVin magazine.
Christmas wine: Tűzkő 300 Cuvée 2013, Tolna wine region
Almost 10 year old beauty with still a lot of potential. Only 300 bottles are made in each vintage, so you'd better hurry to get some of the last bottles of 2013.
Goose liver starter with a bit of “inspiration” from Ákos Kamocsay
Goose liver is one of the most important export products of Hungary (more than 1700 tons are produced) – so why not pair it with one of the greatest Hungarian winemakers' premium
Christmas wine: Béres Lőcse Furmint 2017
Nectarines, tangerine and exploding sweet lime and the locust-tree/acacia-blossom sweetness. The oak is but a whisper, bringing a pencil-tip-fine stipple of spice, more felt than t
Champion rosé at the ‘other’ Budapest Airport shop
A reader of ours suggested to take a closer look at the other shop with wines at the airport, called Memories of Hungary – so we did.
Christmas wine: Gál Tibor Síkhegy Egri Bikavér Grand Superior 2016, Eger
Sleek, ethereal wine with unbelievable elegance. Nothing is exaggerated, yet every component is present with astonishing emphasis. It is flowing, swirling, captures you, release yo
God save the bubble producers!
The decision was born in 2019. Lajver has 12 terraces at different altitudes and different exposures to the sun. For the sparkling the team chose the cooler one of the two Chardonn
Christmas wine: Csetvei Drágakő 2021, Somló
The first sweet wine of my life. The scent is dominated by spices, peaches and honey, not overpowering or cloying. Salty and sweet, light and elegant. I think it is unrepeatable.
Prepare for #CabFrancDay with the Top 12 Villányi Franc
4th December, the International #CabFrancDay is on Sunday, are you prepared? There are stunning Cabernet Franc varietal wines in many parts of the world from the Loire to Californi
Christmas wine: Feind Syrah 2017, Balaton
"Mediterranean style nose with spices of Provence (mainly thyme). Spicy palate with ripened red fruit character. Full bodied, complex wine with serious ageing potential."
