Earlier we reported the amazing success of Gizella Winery (Best in Show) and Sauska (Platinum award) at Decanter World Wine Award. Hungary also collected 13 gold medals, mainly for Tokaj sweet wines. However, there are 56 silver winners with 90 or more points. At another contest these wines would be acknowledged by gold medals, therefore we should keep in mind, that these achievements astonishing! Let us congratulate to Csányi, Dereszla, Etyeki Kúria, Holdvölgy, Lajver, Patricius, Tornai, Vesztergombi, Weninger & Gere and 36 more Hungarian wineries!

Below you can see the wine reviews written by Decanter judges. If you click on “Fact sheet”, you may find European stockists of the given wine.

Csányi Winery Vesper, Villány, 2019, 90 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Juicy aromas of dark berries with smoky notes. Power and elegance in the same glass, excellent structure and full body.
Grapes: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot, 14% Kekfrankos
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Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Aszú, Tokaj, 2019: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Aromas of saffron with apricot jam, some juicy apple and tropical notes of papaya. Very juicy acidity, well made and long.
Grapes: 70% Furmint, 30% Hárslevelű
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Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Aszú, Tokaj, 2017: 90 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Nice citrusy notes on the nose, with touches of herbal elements and toasty undertones. Invigorating acidity, very juicy and harmonious.
Grapes: 70% Furmint, 30% Hárslevelű
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Etyeki Kúria Pinot Noir, Etyek, 2021: 91 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Very vibrant on the nose, with notes of dark cherries, blackberries, peony and leathery nuances. Lovely texture, gloriously drinkable.
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Holdvölgy Meditation Furmint, Tokaj, 2021: 90 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Elegant and fine tuned nose of ripe orchard fruit, toasted and nutty oak, sweet spices, apricots and honey. Textured and weighty.
Grape: 100% Furmint
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Holdvölgy Intuiton No1 Zéta, Tokaj, 2017: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Mature aromas of sultana, aprictos, white flowers, honey and sweet spices. Youthful and sweet, very long finish. Showing focus and finesse.
Grape: 100% Zéta
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Lajver Signum, Szekszárd: 90 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Fresh black and red fruit, some leafy nuances and cured meat undertones. Very dense and structured, with a fruity finish.
Grapes: 55% Kékfrankos, 26% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
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Lajver Sauvignon Blanc, Szekszárd, 2023: 90 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Very fresh aromas of grass, guava, lime and green apples. Fruit driven palate, showing precision and a harmonious acidity.
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Lajver Kékfrankos, Szekszárd, 2021

Decanter panel’s review: Oaky character on the nose, with lots of black fruits and spices. Firm tannic backbone, with a long and intense finish.
Grape: 100% Kékfrankos
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Patricius Tokaji Aszú 5 puttonyos 2018: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Aromas of honeysuckle, gingerbread, apricot jam and caramel with some floral nuances. Harmonious and vinious, waxy texture and long finish.
Grapes: 76% Furmint, 11% Yellow Muscat, 9% Zéta
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Patricius Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2019: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Complex oily aromas with caramel with tangerine notes, dried apricots and golden raisins. Racy acidity providing freshness, very lengthy finish.
Grapes: 89% Furmint, 11% Zéta

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Tornai Top Selection Aranyhegy Juhfark, Somló, 2020: 90 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Ripe melon, peach and tropical fruit aromas with oaky nuances. Peachy and mouthfilling, quite convincing on the palate.
Grape: 100% Juhfark
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Tornai Top Selection Apátsági Furmint, Somló, 2021: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Smoky nose with glossy oak aromas, touches of citrus, white pepper and quince. Textured and well layered, long saline finish.
Grape: 100% Furmint
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Tornai Top Selection Grófi Hárslevelű, Somló, 2017: 94 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Honeyed character on the nose, with aromas of apricot, pineapple and peaches. Spicy palate, very rich with a warm alcohol.
Grape: 100% Hárslevelű
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Vesztergombi “Vintage“, Szekszárd, 2019: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Lovely and beautiful aromas of red fruits with floral and herbal nuances, hints of vanilla. Structured, with powdery tannins.
Grapes: 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 20% Merlot
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Weninger & Gere Winery Villányi Franc, Villány, 2020: 92 pts

Decanter panel’s review: Herbal minty notes with sweet dark fruits of cassis, and blueberries. Dense on the palate with high ripe tannins.
Grape: 100% Cabernet Franc
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