Subtle white wines from Lake Balaton, bottle fermented sparkling made of Furmint, single vineyard Kékfrankos wines – Homola wines are more than worth trying. They are available in several countries, but the best experience undoubtedly awaits at their estate overlooking the lake. The season has started, Homola Wine Terrace is already open on Saturdays!

Pennsylvania – in 65 stores

“Google is your friend” – people open say, well, if you are a wine enthusiast, then “Wine Searcher is your friend”. It tells you where you can get your favourite Hungarian wine. In the US Homola wines are available thanks to two guys owning Credo Imports. They work hard to spread the word about Hungarian wines, and they spread the wines as well, quite efficiently. A partner of them, Fine Wine & Good Spirits sells Homola 100% Balaton white blend in 65 stores and online.
Homola 100% Balaton 2024 is made of local varieties: Tramini, Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris), Olaszrizling, and Sárgamuskotály from loess soil. A captivating fruit-forward blend with vibrant tropical fruit flavours with a subtle touch of saltiness, complemented by a crisp, fresh acidity.

In the lively city of Berlin

Berlin is one of the hottest cities of Europe, a must-go destination with vibrant cultural life and nigh life as well. Máté and Gábor, two Hungarian guys founded BorStore (bor = wine) in 2015, and they offer a wide selection of Hungarian wines from more than 50 wineries. From Homola they sell 6 wines, including Homola Cuvée Me 2024, a blend of Olaszrizling, Riesling, and Furmint. “It is made primarily from grapes from different parts of Paloznak, where the soil is mainly red sandstone and marga, typical of the region. Since 2023, the vineyards are under conversion to organic farming, and the harvest is done by hand. The wine was fermented spontaneously, the ageing is done partly in barrels, partly in stainless steel tanks. Everything that Cuvée Me contains is the pure essence of our terroir.”

Vibes of the vineyard – Paloznak

Homola is located in the village of Paloznak, near Balatonfüred, the capital of Lake Balaton district. The estate is a buzzing venue of events with music of different genres, with Paloznak Jazz Picnic in August being the most important, featuring renowned performers from all over the world. DJ sessions are also frequent, the first one is held on 28 March. The wine terrace has opened today, in March it welcomes wine lovers every Saturday. Do not miss the sparkling Furmint of the estate, new vintages are coming soon!

If you are interested in importing Homola wines, contact Zsombor Gál export manager.

More about Homola Winery and Wine Terrace

9–11 February, Paris, France

35 exhibitors, but it means at least 50 wineries, since there are several associations among the exhibitors. Wines of Hungary, the official wine marketing body itself organises the pavilion of most of the exhibitors, and they will be present personally as well.

Date and time: 9–11 February 2026), open from 9 am to 7 pm on Monday and Tuesday, and closes at 5 pm on Wednesday, on the last day.
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles 75015. Easy to access by tram or metro (fast and cheap).
About the expo: “Now a flagship event for producers and buyers from across the globe, Wine Paris will welcome over 6,000 exhibitors representing 60 countries and over 60,000 visitors from 155 markets in 2026.”
Tickets: Media representatives can apply for free media pass. Buyers or other professionals can get invitations with free pass from exhibitors. In other cases, visitors can simply buy tickets, now 80 EUR / person / 3 days.
More about Wine Paris

Some of the Hungarian exhibitors:

Bock (Villány), Dereszla (Tokaj), Etyeki Kúria (Etyek, with Fine Wine Association of Hungary), Garamvári (Balatonlelle), Holdvölgy (Tokaj), Homola (Balatonfüred, with Fine Wine Association of Hungary), Patricius (Tokaj), Sauska (Villány and Tokaj), Tornai (Somló), Tóth Ferenc (Eger, with Fine Wine Association of Hungary), Tűzkő (Tolna)

To see all Hungarian exhibitors click here
More information about the wineries who exhibit with Wines of Hungary

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16th edition with estates from ALL the 22 wine regions of Hungary

More than 150 wineries will exhibit at Borjour Magnum, the annual tasting of not only the well-established, famous wineries, but also of the ones yet to be discovered. Literally all the 22 wine regions will be represented including the rarely mentioned Csongrád and Bükk, along with some Hungarian wineries from beyond the borders. Early bird tickets are on sale!

Date and time: 14 February 2026, 15.00–21.00
Venue: Budapest Congress Centre, 1123 Budapest, Jagelló út 1–3.
Tickets: an early bird ticket is 16 900 HUF (instead of 30 000 HUF), it is approximately 44 EUR. The best value ticket is the limited-edition dual ticket (Valentine Ticket) for only 39 900 HUF / 2 people (approximately 103 EUR).
Website of the event

Truffle-seeking demonstration and other extras

Borjour Magnum offers some side programmes, for example a little show with Samok, a dog will demonstrate in every hour how he finds truffles in the forest. Glass test, Coravin show, olive tasting, cheese premier and tasting of delicacies made of plants grown in the wild by Dzsindzsa.

Some of the exhibitors:

Borbély Family Winery (Badacsony), Dominium Winery (Mátra), Feind Winery (Balatonfüred–Csopak), Frittmann Winery (Kunság), Gál Tibor Winery (Eger), Garamvári Vineyard (Balatonlelle), Homola Winery (Balatonfüred), Koch Winery (Hajós–Baja), Kovács Nimród Winery (Eger), Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery (Pannonhalma), Sabar Wine House (Badacsony), Szeleshát (Szekszárd), Taschner Winery (Sopron), Teleki Wines (Villány), Tűzkő Estate (Tolna).

See all the exhibitors here
(Click on ‘KÖVETKEZŐ’ meaning ‘NEXT’ at the bottom of the page to see more)

A place to find new favs

Borjour Magnum is huge indeed and features several relatively or actually unknown and / or new wineries, thus it is the best place to discover new favourites. For example, we have not heard of Rózsa Winery (Tokaj), Katalin Rábai (Neszmély), Neiner Cellar (Szekszárd), just to mention a few.

10 great wines to remember #9

Lake Balaton is a sea of white wines, mainly Olaszrizling (the grape of BalatonBor community wine), yet Homola Winery has proved that Kékfrankos black grape has a role around the lake. They make a whole range of Kékfrankos wines, and probably this single vineyard wine from the stunning Tihany peninsula is the most peculiar. No wonder JamesSuckling.com taster Andrii Stetsiuk had a crush on it!

Charming and elegant – Homola Tihany Kékfrankos 2019

“Among the Balaton reds, kekfrankos really shined, especially the offerings from the Homola winery, which come with a very transparent, terroir-driven character.” – commented Andrii Stetsiuk in his wine report. This unfiltered Kékfrankos is the fruit of a 30-year-old vineyard in Tihany Peninsula on the shore of Lake Balaton. A real volcanic wine as here the soils are mainly composed of basaltic tuff. The wine was fermented spontaneously in open-vats and aged in large barrels for 24 months. The result is a handcrafted charming and complex red wine with elegant acidity and a long finish.
Retail price in Hungary is around 15-17 EUR.
More about this wine
More about Homola Winery

Meet Homola team and taste Homola wines at Wine Paris on 9–11 February! Visit Wines of Hungary in Hall 4 at B153 at the fair and look for the Fine Wines Association of Hungary, including Homola Winery.

Trade tasting organized by Wines of Hungary

BOR – Anything but BORing – this is the motto of the series of seminars and trade tastings in the USA, beginning in New York City. The opening event will feature a seminar held by John Szabo MS, the first Master Sommelier of Canada with Hungarian origin. The seminar will be followed by a walk-around tasting with over 30 exhibitors, including Credo Wine Imports, presenting Homola wines from Balaton.

Date: 11 November 2025
Seminar: 10.30–12.00
Walk-around tasting: 12.00–16.00
Venue: Wythe Hotel
Register here (only press & trade members)

Homola, a true gem on the north shore of Lake Balaton

As written above, over 30 wineries (or their US representatives) will pour their wines, and Homola Winery from the village of Paloznak is definitely one you don’t want to miss. The wines of the estate to be tasted:

– 100% Balaton, 2024 (white blend)
Don’t worry, it is not the taste of the water of Lake Balaton, but the most typical varieties of Balaton region. “A captivating fruit-forward blend from the Balaton Wine Region, featuring aromatic, local varieties: Tramini, Szürkebarát, Olaszrizling, and Sárgamuskotály. This wine showcases vibrant tropical fruit flavors with a subtle touch of saltiness, complemented by a crisp, fresh acidity.”

– Homola Cuvée Me, 2024 (white blend)
An elegant white wine made of Olaszrizling (Welshriesling), Rhine Riesling and Furmint. It is primarily made from grapes grown in different parts of the village of Paloznak, where the soil is predominantly red sandstone and marl, which is characteristic of the region. From 2023 onwards, the vineyards will be converted to organic farming and the grapes will be harvested by hand. The winemaking process uses natural and modern methods, ensuring that Cuvée Me contains pure terroir.

– Homola Kékfrankos Tihany, 2018 (varietal red wine)
Varietal red wine made of Kékfrankos, even though nowadays Balaton is more a white wine region. Yet, recent successes prove that the climate of the large, light blue lake combined with the unique soils of Homola winery of red sandstone, limestone, marl and basaltic tuff, this latter especially in Tihany, where the grape for this wine comes from. “This unfiltered Kékfrankos is the fruit of a 30-year-old vineyard in Tihany Peninsula on the shore of Lake Balaton. A real volcanic wine as here the soils are mainly composed of basaltic tuff. The wine was fermented spontaneously in open-vats and aged in large barrels for 24 months. The result is a handcrafted charming and complex red wine with an elegant acidity and a long finish.”
Read more about the wines here

Read our article with Andrii Stetsiuk (JamesSuckling.com) praising Homola Kékfrankos wines

Hungarian „Wine Crush” of jamessuckling.com

Pannonhalma, Mór, Balaton, Tokaj

Content:
1. Pannonhalma Archabbey – yes, the abbeys love wine!
2. Homola Paloznak – jazz is all around
3. Csetvei Cellar & Garden – heaven for music & wine geeks
4. Sauska – fine dining on a flying saucer

Pannonhalma Archabbey – yes, the abbeys love wine!

Do you know how much a “hemina” of wine is? “Hemina is the proper daily amount of wine – if you drink it, you find God, but it is not enough to make you vulnerable for the devil’s temptation.” According to the explanation of the team of the winery, Saint Benedict’s rule does not define the exact amount… (Read more here.) So, if you enjoy well chilled wine on the stunning wine terrace of Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery, you do not have to have remorse, as long as you consume your own Hemina…
Where: Vár 1. Pannonhalma, 9090 (Pannonhalma wine region)
How to get there: It takes approximately 90 minutes by car from Budapest via M1. By public transport the best way is to take an IntercCity train to the city of Győr, then a bus to Pannonhalma (‘vár főkapu’ stop).
Opening hours: The terrace is open from Thursday to Sunday. Thursday: 12.00–18.00, Friday: 12.00–19.00, Saturday: 12.00–19.00, Sunday: 12.00–18.00. It is worth combine the terrace tasting with a visit to the World Heritage Archabbey.
What to taste: The whole range, including Hemina, which has a white and a red version. The white is made of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc (vintage 2023), a creamy, juicy Burgundian style wine. Also, do not miss the icon red wine, Infusio! This wine has collected countless acknowledgements, the latest one is a gold medal from the 44th Hungarian National Wine Contest (vintage 2022).
An event not to miss: A jazz session on 25 July with Sárik Péter Trió & Szőke Nikoletta – Jazz Request Show. Tickets are available here or contact the organisers.
More about Pannonhalma Archabbey Winery
Get a glimpse of the atmosphere with our own video of our Gettogether event on the terrace!

Presented by Best of Hungary

“The first event of its kind, the professional tasting will unite food producers and winemakers to introduce members of the North East’s vibrant independent retail and HoReCa sectors to the best Hungarian products available in the UK” – comments Dr. Monika Gyenes, owner of Best of Hungary introducing the spring trade event. More than 20 wineries will pour their wines with a focus on indigenous varieties and styles, while foodies can pamper themselves with delicacies like black truffle, goose liver and mangalitza. Certanly, the obligatory, original Hungarian paprika will be available as well along with our high-quality fruit spirit, the Pálinka.

 

“Best of Hungary, in co-operation with the Consulate General of Hungary, Manchester, is organising a showcase of premium quality
Hungarian food and wine called ‘Discover Hungary’ on April 10^th in the Legends Suite of Manchester’s Etihad Stadium.”

Date and time: 10 April 2025, 11.00–17.00
Venue: Legends Suite of Manchester’s Etihad Stadium, Ashton New Rd, Manchester, M11 3FF, United Kingdom
Access: via Gate 11
Participation is free and only available for members of the food and wine trade.
Prior registration is necessary here.
Some of the exhibiting wineries (in cour cover photo): Béres Vineyards (Tokaj), Etyeki Kúria, Homola Winery (Balatonfüred–Csopak) and Steigler Cellar (Sopron)
See the full list of exhibitors here
Event website

More from the organiser’s introduction:

“Over 20 winemakers will bring their selected bottles, with a focus on the unique wine specialities of Tokaj and the famous Bikavér (Bull’s Blood) red blend, but most native Hungarian grapes will be represented. The lineup will include multiple Decanter World Wine Award-winner winemakers and their decorated vintages, as well as easy-drinking essentials, with something available for everyone, proving that Hungarian wine is the best-kept secret in the ‘Old World’.

Expert-led Masterclasses and roundtable discussions will run throughout the day, allowing attendees to delve deeper into some of the wine regions and styles. Meanwhile, food and wine pairing and cocktail-making demonstrations will provide practical ideas for turning exhibited products into valuable additions to any range, relevant to customers who are looking for the best quality or new experiences.

Producers making traditional pálinka, as well as trendy gins and spirits will also be in attendance, providing a comprehensive view of the rich tapestry of Hungarian alcoholic drinks.

The cream of Hungarian food producers will take visitors on a mouth-watering journey through the country’s distinguished culinary heritage. A variety of gourmet delicacies, including black truffle, caviar, goose liver, unique mangalitza charcuterie and cheese, will be accompanied by and Great Taste Award-winning ingredients and pantry staples like paprika from the PDO Szeged region, as well as the finest single-flower honey and cold-pressed oils. Guests will get to sample treasured “Hungarikums”, which are distinct products recognised for their quality & uniqueness, as well as innovative ingredients, for a delicious overview of what this gastronomically mighty country has to offer.”

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 estates. Wines of Hungary booths are located in HALL 4 / C 153. If you hurry, you can catch the Uncorking volcanic wines masterclass by Konstantin Baum MW from 10 am (Room 3, Hall 4). Find all the exhibiting Hungariasn wineries here.

Dubicz Vineyard and Winery, Mátra

This family winery in Mátra produces aromatic white wines typical of the region, but also single vineyard, complex beauties like Sárhegy Olaszrizling. The grape is Olaszrizling, and ‘Sárhegy’ (something like ‘Mud Mountain’ is the name of the vineyard. The current vintage is 2021, and this barrel aged wine has collected several gold medals. We visited the estate with Valeria Tenison wine writer, she was impressed by the wine and she gave it 89 points. “The palate is round and creamy with a perceivable oak influence, well-balanced by the refreshing acidity and bright fruitiness of garden pears and white apples.”

Read the whole wine description by Valeria Tenison here:

3 great Hungarian wines picked by Valeria Tenison

Eszterbauer Winery, Szekszárd

“Stories sell the wines”, this is the Number1 marketing rule, and this family from Szekszárd is full of stories! Actually, every single wine has a tale, heart-warming stories about long gone ancestors and funny figures of the society. The winery has won several national and international awards, and one of their specialities is Kadarka, they make several varietal wines of this variety, and obviously Szekszárdi Bikavér is a key product.

The estate has undergone a rebranding recently, read more about it here:

Eszterbauer – a good example of rebranding

Sauska, Villány / Tokaj

This estate “cannot not win” when it comes to CSWWC, the most important contest of sparkling wines. The winery has a “leg” in Villány, in the southernmost wine region of Hungary with subtle, serious red wines, while the brand new Tokaj estate is a landmark now, an unmissable place. The third leg is the sparkling cellar in Budafok (within the capital, Budapest), where the traditional sparkling wines age patiently.

Read about the latest Sauska success at CSWWC here:

And the “Oscar” goes to Sauska Brut Magnum again!

Tűzkő Estate, Tolna

Dr. Erdélyi Árpád, 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 hills, even though the wine region is Tolna. He has also revealed that the Italian owners–Antinori and Mazzei–let the team make as Hungarian wines as they want.
Read more curiosity about Tűzkő Estate here:

Wine of the Week: Tűzkő Kékfrankos Selection

Tóth Ferenc Winery, Eger

Eger is the Number 1 tourist destination in Hungary after Budapest, no wonder, the city is full of cobblestoned little streets, baroque buildings, all around the medieval castle of Eger. And of course, the wineries with their legendary red blend, the Egri Bikavér (Bulls’ Blood), and also the white counterpart called Egri Csillag (‘The Star of Eger”). Tóth Ferenc Winery makes a classic and a superior of this white blend, both of them are great at different levels. Egri Csillag Superior 2022 “is a superb reflection of Eger wine region, the cool climate, it reveals beautiful, ripened fruit and the refreshing acidity in a deep, layered wine. Our objective was to create a superior quality elegant white blend with long ageing potential.” A blend of Hárslevelű, Olaszrizling, Leányka and Rhine Riesling. Plus, the winery is an expert of chocolate and wine pairings, they work with a Hungarian chocolate manufacture.
Read more about the chocolate and wine pairings of Tóth Ferenc Winery here:

Enjoy Wine & Chocolate pairings delivered to your home!

Heimann & Fiai, Szekszárd

Zoltán Heimann junior never stops, just like his parents. He awaits guests at Wine Paris, his new vintage siller wine called Piros is about to be released, and he keeps his followers posted on his lively Instagram page. Meanwhile Zoltán Heimann, the founder of the estate is selling the last bottles of the 2018 vintage and the first bottles of 2020 of the iconic Barbár blend, with his wife, Ágnes they are preparing for their first “Pizza & Wine Fair & Art” event on 1 March, and the whole family is planning the annual “Heimann Estate Tour” on 3 May in Szekszárd, Hungary. Oh, almost forgot: their website has just been renewed.
Read more about the novelties of Heimann & Sons:

Learn the word ‘Piros’

Homola Winery, Balatonfüred

At the last edition of Winelovers Wine Awards international competition, the organisers launched a Buyers’ Program, which proved to be successful. More than a dozen importers / distributors were speed dating with the participating wineries, each encounter had to be done within 10 minutes. Half a year has passed, the organisers surveyed the buyers, and it turned out that the most successful winery was Homola Winery from Balatonfüred–Csopak wine region, Homola shipments have left–among others–to Taiwan and the USA.

Read more about the success of Homola:

Homola: the most loved brand of a “speed dating” session

Bock, Feind, Taschner and many others at Budapest Congress Centre

1000 wines will be available to taste from 200 wineries in the largest indoor wine event in Hungary, organised by Borjour team. Wineries come from every part of Hungary, for example Babarczi from Pannohalma, Bock from Villány, Borbély from Badacsony, Dominium from Mátra, Eszterbauer from Szekszárd, Etyeki Kúria from Etyek, Fehérvári from Somló, Feind from Balatonfüred–Csopak, Frittmann from Kunság, Homola from Balatonfüred–Csopak,  Jackfall from Villány, Koch from Hajós–Baja, Kovács Nimród from Eger, Pannonhalma Archabbey from Pannonhalma, Patricius from Tokaj, Steigler from Sopron, Szeleshát from Szekszárd, Taschner from Sopron, Tűzkő from Tolna, Vesztergombi from Szekszárd, Vylyan from Villány.
Our cover photo: Bock Marcell bottle fermented sparkling wine from Villány

Date and time: 15 February 2025, 14.00–21.00 (professional hour from 14.00 to 15.00).
Venue: Budapest Congress Centre, Jagelló road 1–3, Budapest, Hungary
Tickets: 14 900 HUF / 36 EUR
To buy your ticket you should click on ‘JEGYVÁSÁRLÁS’ (purchasing ticket) here.
Food will be available to purchase from 25 gastronomic exhibitors.
Exhibitors in alphabetical order
Rent a glass: to rent your tasting glass, 2500 HUF cash is needed, it will be returned upon returning the glass.
Why to participate? Borjour Magnum is one of the most favourite events of the wine enthusiasts. The atmosphere is always casual, relaxed, and to wander around is like gold mining: guests can discover new releases by well know wineries and totally unknown, small wineries with great passion. Borjour Magnum is an event of joy, the joy of having cool winemakers making wines to enjoy, not somewhere in the ivory tower, but here, with us, for us.
More about Borjour Magnum (in Hungarian, but Google can help)

Marcell – dedicated to the first grandson

One of the exhibitors of Borjour Magnum is the multi award winning icon winery from Villány, Bock Winery. József Bock founder has won what a winemaker can win in Hungary: Winemaker of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award, the Most Beautiful Vineyard of Hungary and tons of gold and grand gold medals from national and international competitions. Yet, József Bock is not only the founder and leader of a winery, the president of Villány wine region, but also a happy husband, father and grandfather. Marcell is a method traditional sparkling wine made of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Hárslevelű. It is a brut nature bubbly, so no sugar was added. The sparkling wine is named after József Bock’s first grandson. The current vintage is 2021, its retail price in Hungary is around 13 EUR. Certainly, Bock Winery is first and foremost famous for its long aged, complex red wines, so do not miss them!

More about Bock Winery