Hungarian National Wine Contest 2024 top wines
The 43rd edition of the most significant Hungarian contest of Hungarian wines received 897 samples from 230 wineries from all the 22 wine regions of Hungary.
Hungary leading CEE countries with Decanter Platinum medals
this year there is a dry white Platinum winner as well: Sauska Medve Furmint 2021 from Tokaj.
The largest Hungarian wine festival is on – Szeged Wine Fest on 16–26 May
160 winery exhibitors, craft beers, artisan products, free jazz, rock and pop concerts, fireworks and parades. The stunning city of Szeged on the far east of Hungary boasts the pro
Hungarian rosé wines at Pink Day in Zagreb on 20 April
Hungarian rosé wines at Pink Day in Zagreb on 20 April: Dúzsi, Feind, Sauska, Szeleshát and more. Also masterclass by Zoltán Győrffy.
Bock Capella – the Champion of Villány
323 wines were judged at the 55th edition of the Villány regional wine contest. The Champion is Bock Capella 2012 with the highest scores.
Le Bouchon Vinothek, Switzerland
Le Bouthon Vinothek is a wine store with a strong Hungarian wine selection. We talked to Péter Bero, one of the two managers.
Furmint ‘Bubble Bar’ in London on 27 February
The 6th edition of Furmint February tasting will take place next Tuesday at Painter's Hall in London with 30 exhibitors.
From Villány to Tokaj – find your top wine match at ProWein!
Officially there will be 47 Hungarian exhibitors on 10–12 March in Düsseldorf, but in fact it means many more wineries.
Furmint Grand Tasting in Warsaw on 5 February
Let us recommend Winicjatywa tasting now for trade visitors and for consumers as well (only from 16.00 to 18.00). Patricius (in our cover photo) is one of the 20 exhibitors.
Which countries give the most best value wines?
James Suckling has recently published his list of the Top 100 Value Wines of 2023. Hungary is represented with one wine on this precious list: Sauska Merlot Kopár 2017 from Villá