Once again about the Furmint book
A few days ago we published a piece of news of the new release Furmint book. We still keep getting emails inquiring about some characteristics of the book, so we […]
Pálinka – the Hungarian ’eau de vie’
Why do we think of ’pálinka’, the Hungarian national spirit in the heat of the summer? Because wherever we look, ripening fruits smile back to us, the only ingredient of [&hel
A sparkling evening in Hotel Gellért, Budapest
Date: 24 August, 2017, 18.00–22.00 Location: Hotel Gellért, Szent Gellért tér 2., Budapest Type of event: informal consumer tasting of different sparkling wines Sparkling wine
Picturesque wine festival at the Danube Bend
Danube Bend is a curve of the river Danube, its most important town is Visegrád, a historic place with a breathtaking castle on top of the mountain. The Danube Blend […]
International Rosé Day is coming!
Obscure origin Many calendars insist on 14 August being the International Rosé Day, though it is hard to find evidence. The United States of America – from where almost all [&he
Michelin tire company buys Robert Parker Wine Advocate
Well, not the whole company, but a 40% stake. As Wine Advocate newsletter announced yesterday: „We are very excited to inform you that Michelin, the globally renowned tire compan
A book on Furmint grape is published – available in English as well
The Year of Furmint „The year of 2017 is the year Furmint was not only given a dedicated day, 1st February, but it was also the year Furmint was recognized […]
Visit a local market in Tokaj!
Date: 13 August, 2017 (and every second Sunday of the month), 10 am– 4 pm Location: Sárga Borház restaurant, Tokaj wine region, Hungary (Disznókő dűlő, Mezőzombor, 3931 (
The best of the biggest – Danube wine region contest results
Tokaj is the most wellknown wine region of Hungary, Villány, Eger and Szekszárd are famous for their red wines, Somló is the tiny star with its volcanic soil, Balaton wine [&hel
5 Hungarian winners in Hanoi World Luxury Restaurant Award
World Luxury Restaurant Award is a relatively new phenomenon – they started to give awards only last year, and 2017 is the second time awards are given. It is a […]