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.
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
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.
“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.
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.
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?
Magic in the air in Badacsony
Villa Sandahl does not rush to the market, vintage 2017 is still on sale, though it is their „senior” wine on the shelf now.
33rd Budapest Wine Festival on 12–15 September
This year the novelty is a luxurious Sunday Branch in the castle terrace, while the guest country is Georgia with is 8000 years’ winemaking legacy.
A gold mine of Balaton wine reviews
Oliver Coleman, wine writer of JancisRobinson.com has recently visited Hungary, and he did his lesson, there is no doubt about it.
Villa Sandahl 20th birthday party on 7 September in Badacsony
The boutique winery has a guest house as well with stunning view of Lake Balaton. The September event will take place in one of their most beautiful vineyards.
