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Wine of the Week: Heumann Merlot Bianco 2024, a gentleman in disguise
A white wine made of black grape from Villány. Due to TasteHangary.eu you can order it from any European country.
Two more Furmint tastings near Zurich in February
Vinebration wine shop will conduct two more tastings, one on the 6th and one on the 20th of February.
Furmint February in Zürich on 1 February
"Discover the diversity of the white grape variety Furmint! Whether sparkling wine, white wine, or sweet wine, 100 top wines from 30 different producers in Hungary await you."
Winelovers Grand with more than 150 exhibitors on 21 March
The largest, annual walk-around tasting of Winelovers team will take place at the glamorous Corinthia Hotel, as usual.
Taste magnificent Tokaj wines at Wine Paris
Three magnificent Tokaj wines to taste at Wine Paris: Dereszla Kabar 2022 dry wine, Holdvölgy Culture 2017 6 puttonyos Tokaji Aszú, Patricius Brut traditional method sparkling wi
Pork knuckle and steam dumplings with sour cabbage
The following recipe is a Swabian pork dish, a memory of the old times, when they used to kill a pig at home and made all the meat products themselves.
Get one of the 100 vinyls with Csetvei RAW/ka natural wines!
The previous two editions of Natúralista sold out in no time. Don't miss out, because only 100 copies are being produced!
Two great guys, me and the Pinot Noirs
This is the first time that the event will go on in English, so go ahead, book a ticket until you can, soon they will undoubtedly be sold out.
New release by Tornai: Sparkling made of Csomorika
At the end of the year, Tornai Winery in the volcanic Somló wine region released a sparkling wine – in two versions depending on the dosage – made of this ancient, yet unknown
Furmint wines in the USA by Danch & Granger
"Borderless, multilingual, versatile and delicious. It’s anything but a consistent brand, it’s a wonderful hot mess."
35 Hungarian exhibitors at Wine Paris
35 exhibitors, but it means at least 50 wineries, since there are several associations among the exhibitors.
4 of the 5 Kékfrankos wines with Grand Gold are Hungarian!
Last month Croatian online wine publication, Cork Croatia held one of the broadest tastings of Kékfrankos / Blaufränkisch / / Frankovka (etc) grape variety.
Borjour Magnum – more than 1000 wines in Budapest on Valentine Day
Literally all the 22 wine regions will be represented including the rarely mentioned Csongrád and Bükk, along with wineries from beyond the borders.
Love is all around Badacsony
The 2024 vintage sparkling spent 12 months on the lees, extra brut (4 g residual sugar), and the base wine is a blend of Rózsakő and Furmint.
The Winewriters’ Favourite in 2025: Vesztergombi Cellar
After 3 years of Eger holding the prestigious title called Kosárka Memorial Award, now Szekszárd took over with Vesztergombi.
Hungarian sparklings on The World of Fine Wine
The article on worldoffinewine.com is comprehensive, it has a historical introduction including the legal obstacles in the past, and features not only the key, leading companies...
Start the year with an unorthodox sparkling wine!
Steigler Extra Brut comes from Sopron, from the organic Steigler Cellar. Refreshing, elegant, expressing the variety with outmost balance.
Kékfrankos from the basaltic tuff of the peninsula
Homola Winery makes a whole range of Kékfrankos wines, and probably this single vineyard wine from the stunning Tihany peninsula is the most peculiar.
A new icon from Bock Winery
Valér Bock, the founder József Bock's son has had several stunning wines, and he well proved his worthiness to follow his father's steps.
“Frosty” wine from Feind Winery
Feind Winery on the north shore of Lake Balaton makes refreshing, citrusy, vibrant wines of Hibernal variety. And itt has a superb price!
The cover star of Vince magazine
Teleki Tradíció Chardonnay Brut 2022 is a traditional method sparkling wine from Villány wine region, and it is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Vince magazine.
Worthy of the great jazz drummer
Kovács Nimród Winery in Eger makes a whole line of varietal Syrah wines, and Max is undoubtedly a magnificent wine.
Our favourite Kadarka of the year
Silky, naughty, tricky – a lovely example of Kadarka grape variety made by Tóth Ferenc Winery in Eger.
Taste “unfiltered bubbles” on 29 December in Budapest
Currently the 2023 vintage is available, abundant in citrus notes, mainly grapefruit along with green apple and some hazelnut.
Tűzkő Domb 2021 – an icon red blend from Tolna
A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc aged in Hungarian oak barrel for 18 months. Made by Tűzkő Estate in Tolna wine region.
Vylyan White Variation 2023 – I could survive on it!
It is a wine I would put up with on a desert island, for the rest of my life. And the retail price is only around 10 EUR!
Marianum Cabernet Franc 2022 from Pannonhalma
It has been selected the Best Wine of Pannonhalma this year at the regional wine contest, where 113 wines were tasted. In the latest issue of Vince wine magazine, Marianum receiv
Let’s sparkle on 29 December in Budapest
Guests can taste around 100 sparkling wines from more than 50 estates. Apart from the 35 Hungarian sparkling brands, participants can taste bubblies from France, Italy, Spain, Roma
Vine on the plate, wine by the plate – the new A. Gere Restaurant
The A. Gere Restaurant awaits guests with Swabian– Mediterranean cuisine, no matter how strange it sounds!
Twice as faithful – Taschner Fidelissima Cuvées from Sopron
Sopron is the capital city of our westernmost wine region, near the Austrian Burgenland. And Sopron has a peculiar importance for Hungary: it is often cited as the City of Loyalty
Raise your glass with this view on 29 December
Apart from the 35 Hungarian sparkling brands, guests can taste bubblies from France, Italy, Spain, Romania, Austria and South Africa. Frittmann Gold, a true rarity will also be ava
Advent Artisan Fair at Feind Winery on 13 December
Balaton, the largest lake of Central Europe offers attractive programmes all year long, and the Advent Artisan Fair on 13 December is a good example.
BESPOKE – készítse el saját pezsgőjét!
A BESPOKE az egyetlen olyan hazai projekt, amely lehetővé teszi, hogy egy ügyfél a szőlőfajtától a címkéig „beleszólhasson” pezsgőkészítésbe.
Top 12 Cabernet Franc from Villány in 2025
10 years ago, at the first Top 12 selection there were only 40 wines to choose from, now, at the 10th selection there were 82 wines to choose from.
Great Kékfrankos wines according to JancisRobinson.com expert
Let us introduce two of the highest scored Hungarian Kékfrankos wines made by Heimann (Szekszárd) and Heumann (Villány).
The rise of a new Syrah icon
Only 2500 bottles were made, and the demand is high, so if you want to have this great wine for yourself, you had better hurry!
Prepare for Aszú Day!
Let us recommend 7 extraordinary Tokaji Aszú wines, plus a glass, dedicated to Aszú.
BESPOKE – make your own sparkling wine!
Are you planning to marry? Why not pouring your own sparkling wine at the wedding? Mirjam did the same with Mimi Blanc de Blancs at her own wedding...
RAW – natural wines in Berlin on 30 November
Taste natural wines from 94 exhibitors from several countries at the next edition of RAW, the international wine exhibition of wines with low intervention.
Nominees are announced!
The 5 candidates this year: Zsolt Gere, István Ipacs Szabó, József Lamport, Attila Szentpéteri, Csaba Vesztergombi.
Zsuzsi’s diary – the winemaker’s life
From now throughout a year wine woman, Zsuzsanna Babarczi – Zsuzsi in short – tells the readers about the everyday life of a winemaker.
Frittmann new vintage wines are out!
Olívia is a white blend of Irsai Olivér and Generosa at around only 4.5 EUR in retail from Frittmann Winery in Kunság wine region.
Hungarian doctors show strong support for wine
Semmelweis Medical University of Budapest announced the annual wine contest results earlier in November, in 6 categories.
The first ever verjus made of 100% Hárslevelű
Béres Tokaj Verjus: "The elegant essence of acidity for versatile use from cocktails or other drinks to innovative gastronomical ideas."
Hungarian Wine Parade in Berlin on 25 November
"Heroes of Local Wine", the five members of Fine Wines Association of Hungary will present their wines in Berlin next Tuesday at a tasting event organised by BorStore.de.
Vivante – it’s so good to be alive!
Vivante – the French word means 'lively', 'living', and how lively this new brut nature sparkling wines is by Garamvári Vineyard!
Taste these beauties in Warsaw tomorrow!
Vylyan Csóka, a true rarity, Tornai Premium Juhfark, a gem from Somló and Bock Ermitage, an all-time-favourite from Villány
Readers’ choice: Vince Award winners announced
The annual awards of Vince wine magazine and wine club were given out on 8 November at Vince Gala event at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest.
Orange Wine Festival in Vienna on 18 November
Around 100 winemakers await lovers of orange wines, Etyeki Kúria from Hungary will also participate.
Cabernet Franc conference in Villány on 21 November
The 10th jubilee Franc & Franc Forum is a thinktank, a source of up-to-date knowledge of Cabernet Franc variety from every aspect.
New release red wines from volcanic Somló
Fehérvári Wine Estate has released not one, but two red wines: Fehérvári Grand Rouge & Fehérvári Pinot Noir.
Sweet November: Patricius Katinka from Tokaj
One of the merits of a late harvest noble wine of Tokaj is that you can find the traces of botrytis and the myriads of flavours...
Intense “Szekszárd-course” in the Polish Trybuszon magazine
Tomasz Witkowski has been a devoted ambassador of Hungarian wines in Poland for many years. Not only by managing 2Bratanki wine shop
Taste and help! Become a 21st century Robin Hood!
ROVINHUD is one of the best wine events of Europe, for sure! You can believe me, I was there at the first one, and also last year, ten years later.
Balaton in New York on 11 November
BOR – Anything but BORing – this is the motto of the series of seminars and trade tastings in the USA, beginning in New York City.
Generosa: a generous young lady
Have you heard about Generosa grape variety? If not, don't worry, it is less known yet, though it is worth getting acquainted with it. Frittmann Winery in Kunság wine region has p
Vote & taste: Vince Gala grand tasting in Budapest on 8 November
Vince print wine magazine will announce the Vince Award winners at the grandiose gala tasting event at the Budapest Museum of Fine Arts.
“Bordeaux in Hungary” tasting in Budapest on 22 November
The annual walk-around tasting of Bordeaux blend wines takes place again in the 5-star, glamorous Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
Kancellár Estate
Kancellár Birtok is one of the youngest wineries in Somló wine region launched in 2014, which were then 11 hectares, now cultivating grapes on 22 hectares and producing character
Cross-country blending at a cross-country wedding
The term "blending" in Hungarian is the same word for "marrying". After all, when we blend two wines, the blended wine will be something even better, just like in a good marriage.
“Dramatic and almost shocking” – Csetvei Olaszrizling from Somló
"Dramatic and almost shocking. I was not remotely surprised when this ferocious wine turned out to be from Somló"
Vingardium tasting in Budapest on 18 October
The venue of this relaxed tasting is the so-called 'Bálna', in English the 'Whale', a modern building in the shape of a whale on the bank of the Danube.
Vylyan – the best Hungarian Syrah at Vince magazine tasting
The latest panel tasting of the monthly magazine features 35 Shiraz wines from different countries, available in Hungary.
105 wines from 10 countries tasted by Tamlyn Currin
Today, let us introduce one of the highest scored Furmint of the tasted wines, made by Zsirai Winery (out of 35 Furmint wines).
Duck rillettes & wines at Babarczi on 8th November
Are you based in Hungary and miss your family? Take part in the St. Martin's Day "fiesta" at Babarczi in a tiny town near the city of Győr and you will feel at home, guaranteed!
Sauska Padi – The Opening of the Year by Michelin Guide
The annual Michelin awards were announced on 9 October. There are 8 restaurants with one Michelin star and two restaurants with two stars (Platán and Stand). The Opening of the Ye
Heumann CabFranc among the best in Vinum magazine
The Swiss Vinum print magazine has recently tasted not less, but 105 varietal Cabernet Franc wines from 12 countries.
Get a Gere Kopar magnum free!
The 2022 vintage of the legendary red blend is to be released in May, but wine enthusiasts can order it now, until the supply lasts. The minimum order is 12 bottles...
5 wines + 5 facts to celebrate Orange Wine Day on 6 October
Let us introduce 5 great orange wines from Hungary: Bock, Csetvei, Etyeki Kúria, Kristinus and Gróf Degenfeld.
Umami experience with Tokaji Aszú
A magnificent single vineyard noble sweet wine from a great vintage. Try it with blue cheese filled pear baked in butter!
Miért érdemes jelentkezni a 2026-as ProWeinre?
Röviden: mert a német vásár szervezői eldöntötték, hogy csakazértis a világ vezető expóját szervezik meg, és ennek érdekében minden követ megmozgatnak.
“Berry Juice” à la Vylyan – the winner label of 2025
For Bogyólé label Vylyan announces a contest for young artists every year. The winner of the 21st edition is Anna Dorottya Sztyehlik, a talented young art student from Széchenyi
Top 100 Grand Tasting Tomorrow in Corinthia Hotel Budapest!
Among other gold medal winner wines, you can taste Patricius Tokaji Aszú 2021, one of the Top 10 Aszú wines of the contest!
Gold winners at Winelovers Top 100 this Saturday, on 27 September in Budapest
Taste the top 100 Hungarian wines (and many more) of the contest in a grandiose event on 27 September in the 5-star Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
Juhfark Fest on 11 October in Somló
The annual tasting festivity of the indigenous grape of our smallest wine region awaits its guests – with 16 wineries this year.
Two Faces of Kékfrankos by Szeleshát
Certainly, the man in the cover photo does not taste Szeleshát wines in the proper way... Even if two wines are made of the same grape, from the same vintage, by the same team, th
Tomaj 2024 – Badacsony blended
Borbély Family Winery blended Kéknyelű, the iconic and unique Badacsony grape variety with Rózsakő ('Rose Stone'), a "child" of Kéknyelű and with Olaszrizling, the most plan
Basel Wine Festival with top Villány producers
Around 3000 wines will be available to taste at the Basel Wine Festival, including Bock, Attile Gere, Koch, Heumann, Sauska, Teleki and Vylyan from Villány.
Do you know Hibernal variety?
Feind Winery on the north shore of Lake Balaton makes refreshing, citrusy, vibrant wines, ideal for the "Indian Summer".
Three gold winners from Berlin: Thummerer, Holdvölgy, Tóth Ferenc
Let us introduce three great white wines, all gold winners of the latest edition of Berliner Wine Trophy.
Teleki Inspiráció Villányi Franc Bio – a gold winner of Berlin
Teleki Inspiráció Villányi Franc Bio is probably one of the best price-ratio gold winners for only 7.5 EUR in retail!
Feind ‘Magaspart’ 2024 – a gold winner of Berlin
Feind Magaspart 2024 from Balaton is probably one of the best price-ratio gold winners for only 4.45 EUR in retail!
Sauska 48 Villány restaurant is among the best according to Michelin Guide
The online magazine of the famous Michelin Guide has recently published an article about 18 of the best vineyard restaurants of the world.
The Most Beautiful Wine Estates of Hungary announced
The Most Beautiful Wine Estate in the Grand Estate category is Koch Winery in Hajós–Baja wine region.
Dreamlike event spot in Eger wine region
"Síkhegy Picnics" have become a phenomenon, regulars would not miss any occasion. From now the magic place is available to rent for corporate events, friendly gatherings, even for
A relaxed evening in Mátra on 27 September
Dominium Wine Yard "After" awaits guests with the whole range of Dominium wines, DJ sessions and a live concert.
Csaba Vesztergombi counting stars
While we are waiting for the results of the Summer Tasting to be published, let us congratulate to Vesztergombi Cellar in Szekszárd!
Taste great Hungarian wines in Atwerpen on 28-29 September
More than 60 wineries will present more than 400 wines at the 11th annual portfolio tasting of Global Wineries importing company.
Wine & cheese ideas by Babarczi
Sauvignon Blanc – the refreshing, fruity wine with greenish notes pairs well with goat cheese or Feta or other salty, white cheeses.
“What we do is controlled idleness”
In this article I concentrate on the stunning line-up of Zöldveltelini (except for Paradox), not that the Kékfrankos wines were not gorgeous, it is just that in my opinion the Z
Picnic with Giorgio
Enjoy a summer picnic at Patricius Winery in Tokaj wine region, Hungary. Giorgio is a true summer star, refreshing and juicy.
Gold winners at Winelovers Top 100 on 27 September in Budapest
Taste the top 100 Hungarian wines (and many more) of the contest in a grandiose event on 27 September in the 5-star Corinthia Hotel Budapest.
The 34th Budapest Wine Festival awaits you on 11–14 September
The organizers put a lot of effort into the renewal from time to time, as a consequence the 4-day open air wine cavalcade has still been the meeting point of wine enthusiasts.
No matter if it’s black or white – Heumann Blue – White from Villány
In the latest issue of Vince wine magazine, Heumann Blue–White ranks among the top of the new releases with 4 stars and 16.20 scores (out of 20).
Ready, set, cheers! – hedonist running contest on 3-4 October
Mád, the gem of Tokaj, the tiny village with superstars like Szepsy, is often written without the accent – because there is a good portion of madness in the minds…
Let’s roll in Villány on 13 September!
'Gördülő Dűlők' means something like 'Rolling Vineyards', it is the name of a bike tour visiting wineries, organized every year.
Kristinus Siller – a Best Buy: 96 pts from Wine Enthusiast
The organic, natural wine fermented spontaneously, unfined and unfiltered, contains only a tiny amount of sulphur. At 18 USD it is a steal!
New top red wine by Nimród Kovács
7 gorgeous wines will be presented by Nimród Kovács from Eger on 17 September in Budapest at Michelin recommended Virtu restaurant.
Heimann Wine Showcase on 4 October in Szekszárd
Heimann & Fiai single vineyard Kadarka and Kékfrankos wines will be available to taste along with the new vintage of the icon wine of the family: Heimann Barbár 2021.
Wine & Jazz Days in Debrecen on 31 July – 2 August
Three days with relaxed wine tasting among the giant trees of the largest park of the city of Debrecen – this is the annual Wine & Jazz Days.
Drinking the stars of Eger while watching the stars of Budapest
The Sky Garden, the rooftop bar of Mystery Hotel in Budapest offers a wide selection of cocktails, but wine enthusiasts can also get exciting stuff.
Csetvei wines at Czech Autentikfest on 2 August
The 11th edition of Autentikfest brings together natural wine producers and their followers. Krisztina Csetvei from Mór & Somló will also participate!
Holdvölgy Expression: The Best White Wine & Best Hárslevelű
Holdvölgy Expression represents a remarkable fusion of the historic 1st Growth Becsek and the Hárslevelű grape variety.
Villány Bock Capella 2012 is the best red wine
With 1063 entries at the 4th edition, Winelovers Wine Awards have become the largest wine competition organized in Hungary.
Bubbles on the river on 24 July in Budapest
The annual summer cruising & tasting will take place this Thursday. 25 wineries pour their wines, many of them will surely bring sparkling wines as well
Kristinus Irsai Oliver in Venice wine bar
The trendy Vino Vero wine bar has a large selection of natural wines from all over the world, what is more, all of them are available by the glass.
Cross-cultural festival in the most charming wine region
The 34th edition of the largest all-art festival of Hungary is unique in many ways. It is a legendary event: it was the first to transform village yards and barns into exhibition a
Fois gras marinated in Tokaji Aszú à la Gundel
Gundel still has its charm, guests can feel history, and the dishes are outstanding – as you can see in a recent video of ILoveThisPlace.
4 Cool Wine Terraces for the Heat of the Summer
Pannonhalma Archabbey – yes, the abbeys love wine!, Homola Paloznak – jazz is all around, Csetvei Cellar & Garden – heaven for music & wine geeks, Sauska – fine dining on a
Frittmann Generosa – a generous wine
At the latest edition of the Hungarian National Wine Contest the Frittmanns have won 4 gold medals, one for the Generosa. Read more about this unknown grape!
2-day happiness in Mátra on 25-26 July
Dog-friendly, kid-friendly, charity, relaxed, picturesque, lively, familiar, affordable – just some of the adjectives that describe the annual wine festival organized by Dominium
The results of the 44th National Wine Competition announced
239 wineries entered 890 wines, all the 22 wine regions were represented. The Most Successful Winery of the contest overall is Bock Winery.
Floral fun with bubbles: Steigler Extra Brut 2023
Now, with Steigler Extra Brut, we can also be pride of a bubbly of Zöldveltelini / Grüner Veltliner: refreshing, elegant, expressing the variety with outmost balance.
Breaking news: the Best White Wine of CMB is Hungarian!
Kancellár SomlAI 2021 has been chosen the best of the 2400 entered white wines of the contest! Let us introduce Kancellár SomlAI 2021, the White Wine Revelation and let us explai
Tricky new release whites from Heumann in Villány
Erhard and Evelyne Heumann have come up with a bold idea: let's make white wine of what we have! Merlot Bianco and Blue-White Kékfrankos.
Borbély – Kéknyelű All Star
The annual Kéknyelű contest results have been announced recently, and the absolute winner of the competition is Borbély Family Winery with 3 Grand Gold medals.
Winelovers X trade tasting on 30 June in Margaret Island
Hungarian and Italian wineries present their wines in a tasting on the stunning Margaret Island, in the green heart of Budapest. The entrance is free, but only for members of the w
Jackfall Syrah and other gold winners at the “Golden tasting” in Pécs on 21 June
Jackfall Syrah and other gold winners at the "Golden tasting" in Pécs on 21 June – taste wines from 16 wineries!
Hungary receives 152 Decanter medals
Decanter World Wine Awards results have been published today, Hungary has won 152 medals. 3 Platinum awards, 16 gold medals, 63 silver medals and 70 bronze medals.
A sip of knowledge: Gewürztraminer
Tűzkő Estate is located in Tolna wine region, owned by the Italian Antonori and Mazzei families. It is one of the few recommended wineries under the title Gewürztraminer in the
The Best White of Villány wine contest
330 wines entered Villány regional wine competition, and the white wine with the highest score is Teleki Válogatás Olaszrizling 2024 with 89.5 points and a gold medal.
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Miért nem lesz idén Gettogether és WebWineWriting?
Sopron grand tasting in Budapest on 21 June
The tasting will present a great opportunity to taste the iconic Kékfrankos wines of Sopron along with other important varieties, like Zenit.
Siller, the 5th colour
It is a wine made Hungary and in some parts of Germany, it is darker and more flavoursome than a rosé and sometimes it is aged in barrel.
Taste the best Hungarian IWC medal winner wine in Somló!
The highest score was 95 points, given to Tornai Top Selection Apátsági Furmint 2021. Taste it at the best place, on the terrace of Tornai restaurant !
Summer offer at Bock Hotel in Villány
Bock Hotel Ermitage is one of the most appreciated wine hotels of Hungary, and now the hotel offers the best solution for the hot summer.
Hungarian Olaszrizling wines at GROW masterclass in London
The CEE Wine Fair will Olaszrizling grape in a masterclass: "GROW Discover GROW – master of disguise" by Igor Luković & Oliver Coleman.
The highest score in the history of Dr Matthew Horkey YouTube channel
Recently he has tasted 10 Tokaji Aszú wines blind, and Béres received the highest scores not only at this tasting, but in the history of the channel. 99 scores!
Heavenly wine dinner where you would not expect
6 courses paired with Barta wines at CZIN Bistro on the 18th of June – it is well worth taking a taxi!
Junibor Wine Festival on 4–9 June Downtown Budapest
Young, creative, passionate and make great wines – these are the Junibor member winemakers. Meet them, taste with them at Szabadság square in Budapest
The Best Wine of Pannonhalma: Babarczi Marianum 2022
Babarczi Marianum 2022 received the highest score of the competition, therefore it has gained the title of The Best Wine of Pannonhalma.
Designer ice bag for Gere Frici
Frici white and Frici rosé – now these aerated sparkling wines received a limited-edition ice bag designed by a well-known Hungarian designer.
Wine of the Weekend: Patricius Sárga Muskotály
Enchanting elegant fruitiness, floral and herbs on the nose, the taste is characterized by minerality of the volcanic soil and crispy acidity.
The red champion of VinAgora: Vylyan Villányi Franc 2018
Let us present the best red wine of the contest: it is Vylyan Villányi Franc 2008. What is more, Vylyan have collected 3 gold medals, a silver medal and a special award.
Gourmet Festival in Budapest on 22–25.
The annual open-air event is a paradise for wine connoisseurs and foodies, since there are several top-quality wineries and restaurants.
The white bubbly champion of VinAgora: Feind Irsai Olivér
Feind Irsai Olivér "Gyöngyözőbor" 2024 is an aerated sparkling wine made of 100% Irsai Olivér grape. The indicative price is only 4 EUR!
Hungarian natural wines in Vienna on 16 May
Before Karakterre natural wine event in Eisenstadt, Hungarian wineries will present their wines in a chic wine bar in Vienna on 16 May.
“The only bad decision is the mediocre”
The 19th Winemaker of the Winemakers announced. The winner is Tibor Gál from Eger wine region, and he truly deserves this prize.
“Red Balaton” – Oraculum Pinot by Borbély from Badacsony
Vibrant nose with red berry fruits and a touch of vanilla and clove. Ethereal, lighter body, easy drinking, juicy, enchanting with moderate tannins and lively acidity.
“Galway Boy” from Szekszárd
Heimann & Fiai tasting in an Irish wine bar on 7 May! Single vineyard Kadarka and Kékfrankos wines presented by Zoli Heimann.
ChardonNite at Etyeki Kúria on 14 June
The estate is only 40 minutes’ drive from the centre of Budapest, the wines are outstanding, the view is fabulous, the atmosphere is relaxed. The annual Chardonnay event is a gre
“Portugieser Kings” of the 10th international contest
Villány wine region organised the international competition of the wines made of Portugieser grape variety, with wines from 5 countries.
Wine of the Weekend: Spring captured in bottle
Spring in the bottle! Szeleshát is one of the nearly 70 exhibitors at The Ultimate CEE Wine Fair in London.
Rosalia wine picnic on 29 May – 1 June in Budapest
The annual Rosalia wine picnic is a relaxed outdoor festival in the enchanting City Park, the largest green area of Budapest.
Easter smoked ham & wine pairing
Complex white, light sparkling or fruity red? If you read the advice of food & wine experts, you can find examples of all the three wines.
22 Hungarian medals at Challenge du Vin
Szekszárd and Villány won 2 medals, from Villány both gold medals went to Teleki Wines (one of them is in our cover photo).
Welcome to my estate!
'Birtok' means 'estate', and the estate wine is supposed to represent the style of the winery and the price is usually affordable.
Syrah vertical tasting at Dominium in Mátra on 24 April
At Dominium we can enjoy the tasting of 11 Syrah wines making us fascinated by the uniqueness of each vintage. The winery guest house is the best place to stay after event!
Pannon Wine Guild has a new president: Andrea Gere
25 years ago, 10 prestigious family wineries founded Pannon Wine Guild, an association to represent quality grape growing and winemaking in Hungary.
Let’s ‘WIBE’ with a red ale by Gere Tamás & Zsolt Winery
Gere Tamás & Zsolt winery teamed up with Hedon craft brewery and created something great and thirst quenching: a red ale with added Kékfrankos must.
Top 3 regions of Europe: Bordeaux, Eger, Tuscany
Two days ago, Time Out online magazine has published the result of a survey carried on by Emerald Cruises luxury river cruise company. According to the survey, Hungary boasts the s
Spring is here and so is Vylyan White Variation 2023!
Complex and exciting, subtle and abundant in tropical fruits, lemon and orange zest, mineral and saline, refreshing and buttery, balanced and long lasting–the new vintage Vylyan
3 gold medal winners from a tiny village
The village of Jackfall is Kisjakabfalva, indeed a tiny village in Villány wine region, in the southernmost wine region of Hungary.
Villányi Franc masterclass in Manchester in April
Villányi Franc masterclass in Manchester in April – Heumann, Sauska, Gere, Bock, Jackfall and other Cabernet Franc wines are to be presented at Hungarian wine and food trade sho
Organic wines and absolute “recharge” in Mátra
From the very beginning, Dani Orbán and his family have built the estate in Mátra so that guests can taste more than "just" excellent wines.
Fehérvári, Feind, Frittmann and many others in Budapest on 29 March
Apart from the 83 individual exhibitors from all over Hungary, the Hall of Top Wines also awaits wine enthusiasts with international samples at discounted price.
Thummerer: double success at Eger Wine Contest
The best of the 7 categories were also chosen, and Thummerer Winery has won two of the 7 categories! (Plus 6 more gold medals and 4 silver medals.)
185 Hungarian medals at Berliner Wine Trophy
Taschner Zenit 2024 from Sopron is one of the 127 Hungarian gold medal winners from the latest edition of Berliner Wine Trophy.
Mundus Vini Best Hun White is from Somló
The Best in Show Hungarian White Wine at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2025 came from Somló, it is a Tornai Tramini Selection 2021.
Taste Kristinus Kelet (Falstaff 93 pts) at Karrakterre in Austria on 17 May
Biodynamic Kristinus Wine Estate from Lake Balaton is represented by 5 wines in the latest Falstaff Wein Guide, and all of the wines received more than 90 points!
32 Hungarian exhibitors at Prowein
Find us at HALL 9 / B90 booth of Wines of Hungary. 5 iconic wineries not to miss: Bock, Pannonhalma Archabbey, Patricius, Tűzkő, Vesztergombi.
NATÚRaLISTA: Wine & Vinyl 2.0 by Csetvei & Nesta
A vinyl of superb music, 6 bottles of stunning natural wines and two tickets to the summer party to celebrate all said earlier – this is what is included.
Hungarian food and wine trade show in Manchester on 10 April
More than 20 wineries will pour their wines with a focus on indigenous varieties and styles, while foodies can pamper themselves with delicacies like...
Badacsony “in New York” again on 5 April
This magic, volcanic wine region will be represented by nearly 40 wineries, among others by Borbély Family Winery.
Women’s Day dinner with Babarczi wines on 8 March
A few more tickets are still available for this memorable, three-course wine dinner with Zsuzsanna Babarczi, the manager of Babarczi Vineyard and Winery and Izsóp restaurant.
1st Ezerjó Grand Tasting on 29 March
Get your ticket now for the March grand tasting of the rare Ezerjó grape. The venue is the Castle of Bodajk (1.5 hours’ drive from Budapest), and visitors can taste more than 30
Muscat & Furmint blend by Barta from legendary Öreg Király
The grapes for the new release sweet blend by Barta Winery came from the unparallel terroir of Öreg Király ('Old King') vineyard.
“Hurt as little as possible” – winter at Kristinus Wine Estate
Kristinus keeps posting photos of scissors. Okay, they are tired of cutting, I get it, but pruning is just one of the jobs in the vineyard, not brain surgery. Or is it?
Pálma Koch is the new president of Junibor
Junibor comes from JUNIor and BOR (the Hungarian word for 'wine'), and it is an association of young winemakers of family-owned estates.
An unusual love story by Vylyan
The estate built a whole imaginary wonderland around a legend, the characters appear on labels of the Classicus wines of the winery.
Budapest Furmint Tasting Today!
As we wrote earlier, the annual grand Furmint February tasting is today from 4 pm in Budapest. Tickets are still available...
7 Hungarian wineries you must not miss at Wine Paris
The grandiose French wine expo begins today, and for the first time in Paris, Hungary is represented by the national wine marketing agency showcasing wines from 25 Hungarian estate
Vertical tastings of 3 Hungarian icon wines
There are some wines are great or even greater, there are no other options. Because they are made only in exceptional vintages, with outmost care and attention...
10 Fun Facts about Furmint
February is the month of Furmint variety, it is celebrated all over Hungary and in several other countries as well, for example in the United Kingdom.
Learn the word ‘Piros’
Zoltán Heimann junior never stops, just like his parents. Zoltán awaits visitors at Wine Paris on 10–12 February, his new vintage siller wine called Piros is about to be releas
Wine Folly presenting Hungary among Region Guides
The popular US online wine publication has a section presenting wine regions / countries. Until now 14 Region Guides have been uploaded, among others Argentina, Bordeaux, Sicily an
Furmint tasting in London on 26 February
The 7th edition of the annual Furmint press and trade tasting features 13 great Furmint producers, one from Somló and the rest from Tokaj.
Ezerjó on its own roots
The oldest parcels of Frittmann Winery are situated in Faluhely vineyard, the plantations are more than 60 years old. This is where grapes for the barrel aged Ezerjó Selection com
200 wineries at Borjour Magnum on 15 February
1000 wines will be available to taste from 200 wineries in the largest indoor wine event in Hungary, organised by Borjour team.
Homola: the most loved brand of a “speed dating” session
Meet Homola team and taste their wines at Wine Paris (10-12 February) in France and at ProWein (16–18 March) in Germany.
6 winners of 6 panel tastings
'Debreceni Borozó' wine magazine has 2-4 print issues per year, and since it is distributed all over the country free of charge...
Wine of the Week: Tűzkő Kékfrankos Selection
Dr. Erdélyi Árpád, the estate manager of Tűzkő Estate has explained in a recent radio interview that 140 hectares of their 180 hectares in total are located in the Szekszárd
The Winewriters’ favourite in 2024: Kovács Nimród Winery
The top of the top is called the Kosárka Memorial Award, which goes to Kovács Nimród Winery of Eger this year – their wine in the Super 12 list is the legendary Sky Furmint.
New year, new vintage wines!
21 wines made it to the list of The Best New Vintage Wines in 2024. Gere Tamás & Zsolt Winery from Villány is represented by a varietal Olaszrizling wine.
The first grand tasting of the year: 11 January in Székesfehérvár
This year 40 wineries await guests from all over the country, just to mention a few: Babarczi, Borbély, Dominium, Holdvölgy, Koch and Vylyan.
A ProWein felvette a kesztyűt
A düsseldorfi vásár nyilván felismerte a méltó ellenfelet, és úgy tűnik, nem hagyják magukat, számos újítással és sok „borászbarát” megoldással álltak elő.
12 Christmas recipes with wine pairing – free to download
I like wine and despite some celebrity doctors with the No Alcohol-mantra, I drink wine with all my dinners. I also like using wine while I am cooking, the exciting taste of a good
Grand Sparkling Tasting on 28 December in Budapest
Aerated or bottle fermented, fresh or long aged – visitors can taste a whole range of bubblies from several wine regions of Hungary and also from France, Italy and Spain.
Top 12 Villányi Franc 2024
Villányi Franc wines are made of 100% Cabernet Franc, grown and made in Villány and are rigorously controlled.
Christmas bonbons with Frittman red wine filling
The second best delicacy in the professional category is a raspberry and red wine flavoured Christmas bonbon made with Frittmann wine!
1st Ezerjó Grand Tasting in March – get your ticket now
More than 30 wines will be available to taste presented by 9 wineries from Mór wine region and 2 guest wineries.
Record harvest in Hungary? Or no?
As the OIV report states, 2024 vintage produced the smallest global output since 1961. Except for Hungary, celebrating the highest production since 2010! Is that true?
Winemaker of the Year announced: Zsolt Liptai from Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery!
The most prestigious title of Hungarian wine life is given out annually at the end of the year. This year's winner is
Celebrate Aszú Day!
10 December is the international Aszú Day. How can it be international if Aszú is only made in Tokaj? You, dear wine enthusiasts, you can make it international.
Fairytale in Warsaw
It all started with selling cauldrons – the dishes to cook goulash on open fire –, and now Kociolek i Wino sells around 5–6000 bottles of wine a year.
Another 93 points to Heumann La Trinità 2019
This Villányi Franc received 93 points from Markus del Monego MW a year ago, and now we share the great news that Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier of the World gave exactly the same
Two great harvests in one season – Béres harvest report
Though the 2024 harvest is over, the official harvest report of Hungary has not been released yet. Fortunately, some wineries are happy to share their harvest experiences, so here
Adults only! Winter escape at Lajver in Szekszárd
For a romantic getaway one of the deluxe rooms or the suite of the estate is just perfect! And the restaurant – Gastro Workshop – offers mouth-watering plates like rosé duck b
