Eger Wine Workshop, an association of renowned winemakers of Eger has donated 1552 bottles of wine to collect funds to finance meals for people working in hospitals, National Health Service institutions, emergency rooms and other medical units. Eger Lions Club is coordinating the project. “Long working hours, endless shifts – health professionals might not be able to leave their workplace for days or even weeks. We try to help them with meals, so that they can concentrate on their jobs.” Anyone can participate by buying a bottle of the 1552 for at least 2000 HUF. Certainly donations are welcome. Restaurants of Eger (Falánk Fanny, Fúzió, Macok and Senator House) will cook and deliver the meals. Members of Eger Wine Workshop: Bolyki Vineyard, Eszterházy Károly University, Gál Tibor Winery, Juhász Brothers Winery, Ostoros Family Winery, Petrény Winery, St. Andrea Vineyard, Thummerer Vineyard and Winery, Tóth Ferenc Winery. And why 1552 bottles? 1552 is a symbolic date in the history of Eger, since it was the year of the famous siege of Eger, the topic of Géza Gárdonyi’s famous novel.
More information and the available wines (in Hungarian, if you want to donate and need help in translation, write to us).

These days the whole word is watching staticstics, learning precautions and trying to adapt to a new situation. Wine events are cancelled in many countries, also in Hungary. VinCE Budapest Wine Show is postponed to 6–7 June, Rosalia Festival is also postponed, the new date is yet to be announced. Gourmet Festival has not announced cancellation yet, but since the Hungarian government has banned – for an indefinite period of time – every indoor event above 100 people and every outdoor event above 500 people, it is expected to be cancelled as well. We, journalists are responsible for sharing correct information, and finding the balance between increasing panic and trivializing the situation. From now on we concentrate on news not including travelling, but wines and gastro tips you can enjoy at home. Keep in mind: moderate wine drinking is healthy, and – last but not least – it makes our mood better. So here is a shiny happy rosé from Szekszárd, from Lajver Wine Estate. After careful selection, the four grape varieties (Kékfrankos, Zweigelt, Syrah, Merlot) were fermented and matured separately in stainless steel, and were blended to achieve a harmonious, super fruity wine. Freshly picked raspberry and some caramelized sugar notes on the nose, fruity palate, vibrant acidity, creamy texture. It is good to have a second glass…

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