As we reported earlier, Kristinus and some more Hungarian wineries will participate in the Austrian “natural wine paradise” in Eisenstadt on 17 May. And, before Karakterre event, these wineries will present their wines in a chic wine bar in Vienna on 16 May. No registration is needed, tasting tickets will be available on the spot for 20 EUR.

Date and time: 16 May 2025, from 6:00 PM
Venue: ATLAS Bar & Kunstgalerie – Neustiftgasse 51, 1070 Vienna, Austria

“It’s a night about community, music, food, and the beauty of living wines. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a natural wine nerd – this is your kind of gathering. And the host is none other than one of Vienna’s most beloved bars – ATLAS Bar & Kunstgalerie. Let’s raise a glass together before Karakterre!”

Participating Hungarian natural wine producers:

– Bencze, Szent György mountain, Badacsony wine region
– Kolonia52, Szent György mountain, Badacsony wine region
– Hummel, Villány wine region
– Tomcsányi, Somló wine region
– P.A.N.K., North Balaton
– Kristinus, South Balaton

Liquid Sunshine – the wine of the cover photo

This orange wine, a blend of 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Gris (Szürkebarát in Hungarian) has been one of the greatest successes of the South Balaton biodynamic estate for years. Both varieties, which are selected from the high, windy, Parapli vineyard overlooking Lake Balaton, underwent spontaneous fermentation with skin contact. After blending, the components were aged in amphora and used barrels, then, one and a half years after the harvest, the wine was bottled unfiltered and with minimal sulphur added.
The bone-dry palate is energetic and vibrant. Spices, mustard seeds, tangerine juice and orange peel come across. Such is the taste of sunshine at the southwestern end of Lake Balaton, on the Kéthely estate of Kristinus.
(Text by Bortársaság, a retail and online wine shop selling Kristinus wines among others)

Taste Kristinus Kelet (Falstaff 93 pts) at Karrakterre in Austria on 17 May