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Three gold winners from Berlin: Thummerer, Holdvölgy, Tóth Ferenc

Hungarianwines.eu — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:37:38 +0000

Though Hungarian is the most well-known for its sweet wines from Tokaj, while in other wine regions producers like placing emphasis on blockbuster red wines, our country is first and foremost a white wine country. Let us introduce three great white wines, all gold winners of the latest edition of Berliner Wine Trophy.

The results of the Berliner Wine Trophy Summer Tasting are available. At this session Hungary is the 5th on the medal ranking with 81 medals after Italy (327 medals), Germany (286 medals), Spain (17) and France (107). Our country collected 3 Grand Gold medals – all for Tokaji Aszú wines –, 54 gold medals and 24 silver medals.

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Thummerer Egri Csillag Superior 2024, Eger

Egri Csillag is a white blend, a relatively new phenomenon in Eger wine region, the homeland of Egri Bikavér (Bull’s Blood), the famous red blend. Egri Csillag Classicus is an approachable, easy-drinking category, while Egri Csillag Superior is a “wine for thought”, more complexity, more pleasure.
This Thummerer wine is made of Tramini, Zenit, Királyleányka and Chardonnay. After harvesting the fully ripened grapes, the must fermented in barrique, 10% of it was new oak. Ageing took 6 months, also in the barrels. A full-bodied wine abundant in aromas and flavours, with long ageing potential. Ideal partner of fish dishes, cured ham and cheeses.

More about Thummerer Winery
The BWT info sheet of the wine

Holdvölgy Hold and Hollo Dry 2024, Tokaj

Holdvölgy estate makes outstanding Tokaji Aszú wines and stunning dry wines, but they also have a playful range, the Hold and Hollo wines along with Uppp aerated sparkling wine.. “A cool and bold Tokaji that offers a fresh interpretation of the Tokaj tradition. It’s all about pleasure—no mysteries! This stylish partner is ready for all your adventures, but only if you have enough bottles…” The wine is a blend of Furmint, Hárslevelű, Zéta and Muscat à petits grains. “Hold and Hollo Dry is all about freshness. The nose is full of exotic fruits like mango, coconut, and pink grapefruit. The sip is quite vibrant with a blend of maracuja, papaya, lime, and citrus. No mystery, just pleasure.”

More about Holdvölgy
The BWT info sheet of the wine

Tóth Ferenc Rhine Riesling Superior 2024, Eger

The family winery focuses on indigenous grapes like, but Rhine Riesling also works very well at the estate, as it has been proved through several vintages. “With its golden colour, the wine has a mature character in its appearance. The nose is rich and worth allowing to open up, as it gradually sheds tropical fruit-pineapple, lime-ginger mottled, baked pear notes. If you wait, even a hint of linden blossom and even popcorn will come through. Creamy on the palate. Toasty notes, toasted almonds and buttery character reflect the careful use of oak, as the wine’s acidity also comes through and leads the citrus flavours nicely. This fruit tends to dominate on the medium-long finish. A complex yet light wine.”

More about Tóth Ferenc Winery
The BWT info sheet of the wine

Tasting room in the cellar of Thummmerer Winery

Part of Holdvölgy estate building in the village of Mád, in Tokaj

Tóth Ferenc Winery tasting room in Eger

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Drinking the stars of Eger while watching the stars of Budapest

Hungarianwines.eu — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:15:34 +0000

Thummerer Egri Csillag Grand Superior at Mystery Hotel Budapest rooftop bar

Egri Csillag means Star of Eger, a white blend, the white counterpart of the famous red blend called Egri Bikavér. Sky Garden, the rooftop bar of Mystery Hotel in Budapest offers a wide selection of cocktails, but wine enthusiasts can also get exciting stuff. The Grand Superior Egri Csillag is sold out at the winery, but you can still taste it at Mystery Hotel, and it is worth it!

Why is it mysterious?

The name Mystery was not chosen by accident: the predecessor of the hotel was built by the Hungarian Grand Lodge of Freemasons in 1896. The mystic elements referring to freemasonry appear in several ways in the architecture and interior of the hotel. Now let us recommendsome wines from the menu of the bar.
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See Sky Garden menu here

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Thummerer Egri Csillag Grand Superior 2018

Thummerer estate has won both of the two most prestigious titles in Hungary: Winemaker of the Year (1995), and Winery of the Year (2011). The chief winemaker, József Lamport has been working in the winery since 2004, and he has a great role in the continuous success of the winery.
Egri Csillag wines have to contain at least four grape varieties, in case of this this wine, the blend is 25% Tramini, 25% Chardonnay, 20% Olaszrizling, 15% Királyleányka and 15% Leányka. The must fermented in barrique (10% first use barrel) and aged on the fine lees for more than 6 months. Full bodied, complex wine with great balance, abundant in ripened fruit and has a stunning, long finish.
More about Thummerer Winery
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12 Christmas recipes with wine pairing – free to download

Hungarianwines.eu — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:16:49 +0000

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This little collection of 12 recipes is not a serious cook book and it does not want to be one. Some of the recipes are not described in details with the accurate amount of the ingredients, since this is how I received them from the winemakers. But they have the extra value, that winemakers shared their own favourites, plates they often cook, and they are sure about the wine pair as well, since they have had many opportunities to try. We hope you will enjoy booth cooking and eating these dishes, plus you may try them with the recommended wines.

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 wine gives an extra touch to most meals. Let me share a simple recipe myself, from yesterday. We had some leftover pan-seared chicken liver from the day before, so I fried them in a little butter, added some rosemary and thyme (but you can use other green herbs to your liking), and I added just a dash of sweet Tokaj wine. With a hand mixer I made a smooth paté and, in five minutes the leftover, boring chicken liver was upgraded into a delicacy, my kids liked it a lot! It is a Christmas recipe, in a sense that it takes minutes to make, and it lets you enjoy the festive season without stress, as it is meant to be.

Have a peaceful Christmas!
Ágnes Németh
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St John’s Night Bonfire on 22 June in Eger

Hungarianwines.eu — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:09:01 +0000

Tóth Ferenc Winery

It has become an annual tradition of Tóth Ferenc Winery to gather around on “Síkhegy” (‘Flat Mountain’) around the huge poplar tree. Fire jogglers, chilled wines, delicious street food, relaxed atmosphere, stunning view of the city of Eger. Unforgettable.

Date and time: 22 June, Saturday, from 4 pm until 11 pm.
Venue: Síkhegy, Eger
To get to the city of Eger: Eger is only 2 hours’ drive from Budapest, also there is an Intercity train and fast bus service from Budapest to Eger.
Transfer from Eger to the venue: You can walk, ride a bike or use the transfer provided by the winery. The transfer leaves from opposite Gárdonyi Géza Theatre, Eger, behind the memorial of 1956. Look for the bus with sign “Tóthék Transzfer”. Transfer times from the starting point: 15.30, 16.15, 17.00, 17.45, 18.30, 19.15). And don’t worry, there will be return transfers as well. The return transfer costs 1500 HUF / 4 EUR.
By car follow this route: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7NVHyi9FYqyq5yy26
Participation fee: 2800 HUF / 7 EUR and it contains a glass of Egri Csillag (‘The Star of Eger’).
Food by Fázis Koszt & Kávé: pulled caprese chicken breast, pesto, gorgonzola, mushroom | pulled BBQ meat, salsa, cheddar, mushroom | cheese cake with white chocolate
Tutored wine tasting is available at 6 pm led by Katalin Tóth, the manager of the winery. The flight of 5 superior wines cost 7000 HUF / 18 EUR
Prior registration is necessary! In your email please, mention the number of participants, if you want to take part in the superior tasting and if you need transfer from the theatre of Eger.
Registration here: +36 30 178 7042 | tourism@tothferencpinceszet.hu

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Egri Csillag Weekend on 3-4 May in Eger

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Egri Csillag Weekend on 3-4 May in Eger

Hungarianwines.eu — Wed, 01 May 2024 09:20:16 +0000

Tóth Ferenc Egri Csillag 2023 – the Ladies’ Choice

Actually, the weekend has already begun in Eger, wine connoisseurs can run there today, as winemakers await guests in the outskirt of the city of Eger, in the pretty Szépasszonyvölgy (‘Valley of the Pretty Woman’). On Thursday a wine dinner is held with 5 Egri Csillag wines at Macok Bistro, while the peak is the open air wine festival in the main square of Eger, where not only Egri Csillag blends, but also the red blends, the Egri Bikavér wines will be available to taste.

Egri Csillag tasting on 3-4 May

Opening hours: on Friday 15.00–23.00, on Saturday 14.00–23.00
Venue: Dobó square, Eger, Hungary
Entrance: Entrance and all stage programs are free, wine and food is to be paid upon purchase. Tasting glasses will be available to buy.
Exhibitors: Academia, Besenyei, Bolyki, Demeter, EgerSoul, Egri Csillag Borpatika, Egri Korona, Gál Lajos, Gál Tibor Winery, Juhász, Juhász Testvérek, Korózs, Ostoros, Petrény, Rege, St.Andrea, Thummerer, Torma, Tóth Ferenc Winery, Varsányi, Villa Völgy
“Interstellar” tour: Guests can collect stars by tasting Egri Csillag wines and participate in a prize draw.
Children zone awaits the smallest ones, while a “Chill” zone will be available for the adults.

Star of the Ladies of Eger

The wine in our cover photo has just been selected the Wine of the Association of the Wine Patron Ladies. 14 wines were tasted blind, and Tóth Ferenc Egri Csillag 2023. For the wine 4 grape varieties were blended: Leányka, Olaszrizling, Hárslevelű and Muscat Ottonel muskotály (this latter one in a very small amount). Refreshing, juicy wine with citrusynotes.
Recommended to pair with fish dishes, soups, salads, mead dishes with fruit ingredient.
Alcohol: 12.5% v/v; Sugar: 0,0 g/l; Sugar free extract: 18.8 g/l; Acidity: 5.0 g/l
Photo of the wine: György Szántó

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The Star of Eger – the wine and the visioner

Hungarianwines.eu — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:31:18 +0000

Titi Gál, the young father of Egri Csillag

Spring has come and so has the new vintage of Egri Csillag (literally the ‘Star of Eger’), the white blend of Eger wine region. Titi Gál, the winemaker of Gál Tibor Winery was the visioner, who realized 13 years ago that Eger needed a white blend. With the approval and enthusiasm of the fellow winemakers, the new blend was created. A blend that lightens up every day, charming and refreshing, crispy and vibrant. Also, it is the symbol of a community, a child, protected by the “parents”, the winemakers of Eger.

Fun fact: did you know that Eger is the most well known wine region within Hungary? Even the non-wine drinker Hungarians have some information about Eger. However, the winemakers of Eger realized that this knowledge was not enough, even though they were in the minds, they did not have an attractive image. Titi Gál was a leader in the project to renew the wine region, to rebrand and to do more than some “facelifting”. Eger Wine Workshop was born, a new Eger bottle was created, several new annual events were launched and Egri Csillag started to twinkle.

Titi Gál (Tibor Gál Jr)

Gál Tibor Egri Csillag 2023

Grape varieties: Olaszrizling 20%, Hárslevelű 30%, Viognier 20 %, Tramini 10 %, Szürkebarát 10%, Pinot blanc 10%.
Description: Golden yellow colour, elegant swirling in the glass. White flowers, white flesh fruits, gooseberry, mint and lemongrass on the nose. Easy to drink, zesty wine with firm acidity. Long lasting citrus fruits in the finish.
Alcohol: 12.9%, acidity: 5.3 g/l, sugar: 1.6 g/l, free sulphur: 33 mg/l, sugar free extract: 18.7 g/l
Technology: The grape varieties were harvested separately between 5 and 20 September. fermentation took place in stainless steel at law temperature. Blending was carried on shortly after fermentation. It was bottled after short maturation.
Food pairing: Fresh Cezar salad, spaghetti with pesto, grilled summer vegetables.
25 000 bottles were made. Webshop retail price: 2950 HUF / 7-8 EUR

Gál Tibor Wines are available in several countries, for example in the United States at Citadella Imports and at Palinkerie.
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Why was Egri Csillag born?

13 years ago, the producers of Eger wine region were looking for new ways to express the identity of the region. Egri Bikavér (literally ‘Bull’s Blood’) has long been established as a leading brand among Hungarian red wines but its white counterpart was missing. Eger is characterized by rich diversity of varieties so the tradition of blending goes back to centuries. There is no single white variety that could be considered dominant either in terms of acreage or production volume, nevertheless almost 45% of the area under vine is dedicated to white varieties. With this in mind it was clear that local winemakers should create a white counterpart to the iconic Egri Bikavér, a white blend marketed under a common brand name.

Why the name?

The term ‘Egri Csillag’ (Star of Eger) has two cultural references: Egri csillagok (plural) is the title of the most read Hungarian novel ever. And also, Eger has been an important trade route for centuries, and before the invention of electricity hundreds of torches were lit along the vineyards to mark the routes – they were often referred to as the “stars of Eger”.

What to know about Egri Csillag

– The first vintage of Egri Csillag was made in 2011.
– Initially ten wineries launched whites with the name Egri Csillag.
– Since then the number of participating wineries has steadily increased and today there are more than 25 different Egri Csillag wines available.
– Egri Csillag is a blend of at least four varieties.
– At least half of the varieties must be indigenous to the Carpathian Basin.
– There are three categories: classicus, superior and grand superior.
– All of them dry.
– Classicus is a light, crispy wine with intense fruit and floral aromas.
– Wines in the superior category show more concentration and are barrel aged.
– With grand superior wines there is an exciting extra dimension: all the grapes come from a single vineyard.
– With an annual production of one million bottles Egri Csillag is one of the market leaders today.
– Thanks to the volume and the three categories a wide range of customers buy the wines.
– You can find them in supermarkets, but also in wine bars and top restaurants frequented by wine connoisseurs.

Visit Eger

Eger is one of the most attractive places of Hungary with a medieval castle, picturesque cobblestoned streets, lovely baroque houses and a stunning Turkish bath.

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The Turkish bath of Eger

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The cutest post of the year

Hungarianwines.eu — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 13:37:57 +0000

Life of a winemaker’s wife

Most wineries post a lot on social media during the harvest, no wonder, this is a period when too much is at stake, there is so much emotion. We came across this somehow unusual harvest post on the Facebook page of Gál Tibor Winery, the speaker is Gréti, Tibor Gál’s wife. The text below is the translation of her beautiful confession – we thought it was appropriate for the end of the year.

What’s life like in the family of a winemaker? Not boring, you bet!
Hi, I’m Gréti, the wife of a winemaker, and we’re just in time for this blog post, as we’re about to enter the most important, most adventurous and – and the most complicated period requiring a lot of flexibility –, the HARVEST.

Years ago, I mostly met wines and winemakers at posh or cozy tastings in Budapest, I mostly read about harvest in my hardcover books, and who the hell thought that in a few years I’d be taking a leap into the middle of winemaking?

Well, since I did and became the wife of an amazing, absolutely wonderful winemaker, I’ll tell you how I’m experiencing my life in a winemaking family.

So, to start with, I used to live in Budapest, studying agricultural engineering at the University of Horticulture and my wine loving friends started introducing me to the world of wines.

I went to fantastic tastings, worked in a wine shop and therefore I had the chance to taste a lot of wines. Then I worked with the Borjour team, one of the best places to be, in the centre of the vibrant wine life of the city. In case you don’t know them, they organise super creative and themed tastings, especially in Budapest. These events are cool, they have great atmosphere and you get to meet the winemakers a lot.

Because what better way would be for the simple consumer than getting first hand information about the magic we only imagine? And here comes the mystical twist. In a city, at a table, surrounded by a bustle of neatly dressed people in starched collars, basking in the beauty of stately buildings, we hold the “juice” in our hands. We smell it, taste it, swirl it and have a charming, useful, pleasant chat about how the dream in a bottle is made. The imagination comes: of a thoughtful winegrower taking slow, pleasant walks through the vineyards, of a winemaker tasting wines in a cellar with a pleasant interior. Several romantic images: what an expressive work, inspiring and wonderful!

Well, we are not so far from the truth, because it really is AWESOME. But not as described above. In reality, there is no starched white collar in the vineyard or the cellar, but there are two hand jobs. Real contact with nature and life. The excitement and fulfilment of creation.

There are mornings when we have to get up very early, and there are evenings when we got home late to the family. Wet, sticky harvests with wasps, tense excitement over the perfection or imperfection of the year’s harvest. We have to be wine professionals, restaurateurs, managers, all at the same time. Juggling with the duties to be done and living together with nature.

In fact, the wonder of being a winemaker is the reality of life. I lived in the forest as a child. I know what it is like to live together with nature. Of course, back then I did not know or understand the significance of this. I am grateful to life that I can finally live my adulthood in a landscape and in a life in which I can coexist with nature, with all its beauty and difficulties.

So, there are indeed romantic, slow walks through the vineyards. Sunrises, breakfasts in boots on the top of jeeps. There are contemplative tastings with my husband. And there are proud moments holding our own wine in our hands.

It’s an amazing journey being in a winemaking family. It’s tough, it’s down to earth, but most of all it’s a fantastic journey!

More about Gál Tibor Winery

Our recent article with James Suckling’s high scores for Gál Tibor

James Suckling’s global report on Hungary

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XXI. Eger Wine Saloon on 29 December

Hungarianwines.eu — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:41:49 +0000

Tickets are still available

Live piano music to recall the golden era of Great Gatsby and Don Corleone, when people danced charleston – the last society event of the year in Eger awaits last minute ticket buyers. Gál Tibor Winery, Juhász Brothers, Tóth Ferenc Winery – altogether 9 wineries pour their wines all night in Eger at Broadway Event Hall.

Date and time: 29 December 2023, 18.00–22.00 wine tasting, from 22.00 “AfterSaloon”
Venue: BROADWAY Events Hall, Eger, Kőlyuk út 2, 3300, Hungary
Tickets for unlimited wine tasting: 9900 HUF / 26 euros, for wine tasting and buffet dinner: 19 900 HUF / 52 euros
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Vince Award winners 2023

Hungarianwines.eu — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:55:40 +0000

Nominated by experts, voted by consumers

Vince wine magazine handed out its annual awards in 25 categories on Saturday evening at the Museum Fine Arts in Budapest. Pannonhalma Archabbey (Pannonhalma), Holdvölgy (Tokaj) and Válibor (Badacsony) are the three most successful wineries with two awards each. Some of the winners are featured in our cover photo and below you can see all the award winners and the two nominees in each of the 25 categories.

1. Varietal reductive white wine made of international grape

Winner: Pannonhalma Archabbey Prior White 2022
Villa Sandahl Starling Village Rhine Riesling 2019
Benedek Epreskert Sauvignon Blanc 2022

2. Varietal reductive white wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

Winner: Szászi Badacsonyi Olaszrizling 2022
Zelna Balaton Olaszrizling BIO 2022
Pajzos Tokaji T-Furmint 2021

3. Varietal reductive white wine made of other grape varieties

Winner: Holdvölgy Intuition No.2 Sárgamuskotály 2020
Györgykovács Tramini 2020
Bolyki Királyleányka 2022

4. Reductive white blend

Winner: Gál Tibor Egri Csillag 2021
Gizella Szil-völgy 2022
Centurio 1,84 fehér 2022 3

5. Varietal barrel aged white wine made of international grape

Winner: Villa Tolnay Csobáncz Rhine Riesling 2020
Etyeki Kúria Chardonnay 2021
Gilvesy Rhine Riesling Tarányi BIO 2020

6. Varietal barrel aged white wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

Winner: Figula Sóskút Olaszrizling 2022
Balassa Szent Tamás Furmint 2021
Barta Öreg király Furmint 2022

7. Varietal barrel aged white wine made of other grape varieties

Winner: Steigler Zöld Veltelini Prémium 2019
Válibor Ágyús-dűlő Kéknyelű 2019
Kolonics Juhfark 2021

8. Barrel aged white blend

Winner: St. Andrea Mária 2021
Bukolyi Marcell Organic Wines Köves Egri Csillag Grand Superior 2022
Barta Pince KVG 2022

9. Varietal reductive red wine made of international grape

Winner: Válibor Syrah 2020
Németh János Deviant Syrah 2021
Sebestyén Indigó Zweigelt 2021

10. Varietal reductive red wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

Winner: Németh János Kadarka 2022
Gál Tibor Kadarka 2021
Bakonyi Péter Kékfrankos 2020

11. Varietal reductive red wine made of other grape varieties

Winner: Szentpéteri Néró Vörös 2022
Szentesi Laska 2021
Basilicus Purcsin 2022

12. Reductive red blend

Winner: Heimann SXRD 2020
Eszterbauer Pinceátlag 2019
Homola 100% Vörös 2019

13. Varietal barrel aged red wine made of international grape

Winner: Riczu Tamás Villányi Franc 2019
Gere Attila Ördögárok Villányi Franc 2018
Thummerer Tekenőháti Merlot Grand Superior 2018

14. Varietal barrel aged red wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

Winner: Luka Enikő Zweigelt 2021
Schieber Tabu Kékfrankos 2018
Konyári Kékfrankos 2021

15. Varietal barrel aged red wine made of other grape varieties

Winner: Gere Attila Fekete Járdovány 2021
Bussay Csókaszőlő 2022
2HA Tabunello 2020

16. Barrel aged red blend

Winner: Pannonhalma Archabbey Infusio 2020
St. Andrea Merengő 2019
2HA Courage 2019

17. Rosé, Siller

Winner: Vylyan Rosé Variation 2021
Szentpéteri Cabernero 2022
Kislaki Légli Géza Pirosbor 2022

18. Spontaneously fermented still or sparkling wine with no additives and no added sulphur

Winner: Bott Frigyes Pinot Noir 2022
Sziegl Herreberg Kadarka 2021
Szászi Cserszegi Fűszeres Narancsbor 2022

19. Charmat méthod or aerated sparkling wine

Winner: Etyeki Kúria Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Válibor Badacsonyi Gyöngy 2022
Gizella Sárgamuskotály 2022

20. Traditional method sparkling wine

Winner: Sauska Rosé Extra Brut NV Magnum
Kreinbacher Classic Brut Magnum 2018
Barta Brut 2017

21. Late harvest natural sweet wine

Winner: Holdvölgy Signature 2010
Kikelet November 30. Late Harvest 2018
Dobogó Mylitta 2019

22. Botrytised sweet wine

Winner: Szepsy István Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2017
Barta Öreg Király Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2016
Balassa Bomboly Szamorodni 2017

23. The best wine bar

Winner: Kóstolom
Solid
Dropshop

24. Best restaurant wine list

Winner: Platán Gourmet
Felix
Tati

25. The best wine label

Winner: Kreinbacher Égoiste
Dóka Éva Előjáték
Streit-Zagonyi The Union

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TÓTHÉK Picnic on 22 July in Eger

Hungarianwines.eu — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:38:54 +0000

Tóth Ferenc Winery & sunset & happiness

What is a TÓTHÉK Picnic like? Tóthék means “the Tóths” and it refers to the family of Tóth Ferenc Winery. This is what they say about the picnic: “We imagined a place on Síkhegy vineyard, under the poplar tree. We pictured a great place under the tree with sunbeds, a huge telescope, a pretty well, soft music, delicious bits to munch, great wines – of course – and watching the sunset together.”

“When you arrive, we will greet you with a glass of chilled wine. You settle down in the shadow or in a sunny place, as you wish with your company. You look around, take a deep breath, you will see and feel that this place is somehow magic, it sets you free and you can leave the weekdays behind. Then you can choose a good bottle of wine, some cheese to pair with. Walk or lie down, you won’t even realize when suddenly the sun starts setting. Try this unique feeling with us, the summer won’t last forever!”

Date and time: 22 July 2023, from 4 pm
Venue: Síkhegy vineyard near Eger, Hungary
Arriving by car
Transfer is also available from the centre of Eger (departure place is opposite Gárdonyi Géza Theatre), price, 1500 HUF / person, for more details contact the organizers.
Entrance fee: 2800 HUF (7-8 euros), it includes a welcome glass of Egri Csillag 2022 (entrance is free for children).
Food: cheese platters and bread slices spread with fat will be available.
Contact: +36 30 178 7042, tourism@tothferencpinceszet.hu
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Tóth Ferenc Egri Csillag 2022

Grape varieties: Leányka, Olaszrizling, Királyleányka and a touch of Muscat Ottonel
Vinification: The grapes were harvested separately at the optimal ripeness level of each. Some were processed destemmed while some in whole bunches. Fermentation at controlled, low temperature. Maturation on the lees until the end of November.
Tasting notes: Straw yellow colour. Intense nose with white horehound (Marrubium vulgare), candies and a hint of Muscat notes. After a while white flesh fruits appear. The palate also follows the sweetish character of the nose, however the refreshing acidity places fruitiness in focus. Citrus fruits, pear, juicy peach and long finish. (Tasting note by Adél Bernát-Ulcz from CsokiLaBor).
Available: Tóth Ferenc Winery (Eger), Best of Hungary UK (United Kingdom), Ungarische Weine (Germany),Winelovers Webshop (all over Europe)

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Three gold winners from Berlin: Thummerer, Holdvölgy, Tóth Ferenc

Thummerer Egri Csillag Superior 2024, Eger

Holdvölgy Hold and Hollo Dry 2024, Tokaj

Tóth Ferenc Rhine Riesling Superior 2024, Eger

Drinking the stars of Eger while watching the stars of Budapest

Thummerer Egri Csillag Grand Superior at Mystery Hotel Budapest rooftop bar

Why is it mysterious?

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Thummerer Egri Csillag Grand Superior 2018

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St John’s Night Bonfire on 22 June in Eger

Tóth Ferenc Winery

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Egri Csillag Weekend on 3-4 May in Eger

Tóth Ferenc Egri Csillag 2023 – the Ladies’ Choice

Egri Csillag tasting on 3-4 May

Star of the Ladies of Eger

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The Star of Eger – the wine and the visioner

Titi Gál, the young father of Egri Csillag

Gál Tibor Egri Csillag 2023

Why was Egri Csillag born?

Why the name?

What to know about Egri Csillag

Visit Eger

The cutest post of the year

Life of a winemaker’s wife

More about Gál Tibor Winery

Our recent article with James Suckling’s high scores for Gál Tibor

XXI. Eger Wine Saloon on 29 December

Tickets are still available

Vince Award winners 2023

Nominated by experts, voted by consumers

1. Varietal reductive white wine made of international grape

2. Varietal reductive white wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

3. Varietal reductive white wine made of other grape varieties

4. Reductive white blend

5. Varietal barrel aged white wine made of international grape

6. Varietal barrel aged white wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

7. Varietal barrel aged white wine made of other grape varieties

8. Barrel aged white blend

9. Varietal reductive red wine made of international grape

10. Varietal reductive red wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

11. Varietal reductive red wine made of other grape varieties

12. Reductive red blend

13. Varietal barrel aged red wine made of international grape

14. Varietal barrel aged red wine made of a grape of the Carpathian Basin

15. Varietal barrel aged red wine made of other grape varieties

16. Barrel aged red blend

17. Rosé, Siller

18. Spontaneously fermented still or sparkling wine with no additives and no added sulphur

19. Charmat méthod or aerated sparkling wine

20. Traditional method sparkling wine

21. Late harvest natural sweet wine

22. Botrytised sweet wine

23. The best wine bar

24. Best restaurant wine list

25. The best wine label

TÓTHÉK Picnic on 22 July in Eger

Tóth Ferenc Winery & sunset & happiness

Tóth Ferenc Egri Csillag 2022

Have a peaceful Christmas!
Ágnes Németh
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