The Wine Merchant magazine survey

The British The Wine Merchant magazine has carried on a survey with the opinion of more than 200 of their readers. The magazine is for independent wine merchants, therefore the answers represent the independent wine business scenery.

There is some bright future according to the independent merchants: “Roughly half of all merchants saw sales increase in 2023, though with the average price per bottle of still wine rising by just 8p, to £15.78, the sector is not keeping pace with duty increases and inflation.“

The survey includes a ranking answering the question “Which countries or regions do you find most interesting?”Hungary ranks the 15th position with the same votes as California. While California went down by 5 spots, Hungary went up 5 positions compared to last year. What can be the reason behind? Probably the passionate Hungarian winemakers with their creativity, enthusiasm and dedication. (See chart below.)

Thanks to Malux Hungarian Wine and Spirits to share the chart.

In the cover photo above: Krisztina Csetvei from Csetvei Cellar (Mór) and Gábor Ádám from Sabar Wine House (Badacsony) – two great examples of the adorable Hungarian winemakers.

The summary of the survey is available here, the full survey is in the print version.

Are you interested to import wines from Hungary? Contact us, and we will find you the most suitable supplier.

Krisztina Csetvei’s wines in more and more places & countries

Királyleányka (literally ‘Little Princess’) is an indigenous grape variety of the Carpathian Basin. This is the wine in the picture. The lady in the cover photo is Krisztina Csetvei – a dedicated and talented winemaker, a “perpetum mobile” activist, a hyper creative brain, a wife and mother with a huge heart.

Kriszti has just announced happily that her Királyleányka 2021 is available at Zengő wine bar, a trendy meeting place in Budapest. The grape was harvested by hand under Vértes mountanis, between Mór and Csókakő, in a breathtaking place. After gentle pressing vinification was quick, fermentation and ageing took place in stainless steel under controlled temperature. “Pale straw yellow colour. Fresh, medium intense nose with yellow flesh fruits. The palate features fresh grapey flavours, tropical fruits (mango, papaya, lime) and white flowers. Great balance of body and alcohol. A light hearted, cheerful wine with peach in the aftertaste.”
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Zengő – a new wine bar of refined taste

Belgium and UK, Csetvei is coming!

Csetvei wines are available in several countries:

Italy (Vino Ungherese), Poland (Lutomski Vino), Slovakia (VinoBro Weisz), Switzerland (Boár Wines ), USA (Rooted Selections)

Ezerjó, the flagship grape of Mór wine region, and during Hungarian Wine Summit event Mór producers presented their Ezerjó and other wines to the invited trade members. As a consequence, amphora aged Csetvei Ezerjó will very soon be available in Belgium at niche importer Roidesrois.

While Belgians can enjoy one of the best white wines in Europe, barrel aged Csetvei Ezerjó will be available in the United Kingdom at Malux Hungarian Wine & Spirits. Barrel aged Ezerjó shows the most complex face of the variety: “Hazelnut, floral notes, peach, spices and citrus. Delicately mineral. Lively and vibrant.”

Find more info about Ezerjó and Királyleányka grape varieties in our Grape Dictionary