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Joint venture of the Winemaker of the Year and the Sommelier Champion
When two super energetic people make wine together, the outcome must be more invigorating than a Red Bull...
Experimental spirit
Have you ever tasted a varietal Pinot Meunier? It is a true rarity worldwide, only a few estates bottle the "3rd" grape of Champagne as a varietal wine, and in Hungary Taschner is
Heimann tasting at Danu wine restaurant, Prague
Zoltán Heimann, alias the "Kadarka Man" will conduct a tasting at Danu Restaurant and Wine Cellar in Prague on 26 January.
4 week online course on the wines of Hungary in the UK
The "course material" – the 8 bottles of outstanding Hungarian wines – are available for the course at an exclusively discounted price: for only 139 GBP.
Hey, New Yorkers, it’s time to discover something new!
Alexandra Damanis came from Eger wine region, Hungary, and works hard to make Hungarian wines widely known in her new home, on the East Coast of the USA. First the bureaucracy, the
Rolls-Royce paired with Gere Kopar
When we have an elaborate plate of a noble venison, we cannot pair it with a light red wine, since both food and wine should "play in the same league". Gere A Winery featured in a
“Love” soufflé and Sol Montis Syrah
Super 12 lists are announced and Sol Montis Syrah 2018 from Mátra is on the red list. Now we share Zita Kovács's favourite dessert recipe, which pairs perfectly with the Syrah.
Kamocsay Premium Chardonnay – The Best Hungarian White Wine
The Hungarian Wine Grand Prix 2021 goes to Neszmély wine region for the first time, since Hilltop Kamocsay Prémium Chardonnay 2019 collected the most points at the blind tasting.
Eger bottle only for Egri Bikavér wines
Change in the wine regulation of Eger: the new rule restricts the use of the special bottle only for Egri Bikavér wines. Tóth Ferenc Winery has been using the new bottle since th
Hot & Cold at Lajver
"Hütte" is a German word for a buffet offering hot drinks especially in a ski resort. At Lajver guests do not need to ski to "earn the reward" of a hot drink...
Garamvári MCMXLI Limited Edition
The new, limited edition méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine by Garamvári Vineyard is more than a wine. It is a story.
Dubicz Winery – The Website of the Year
Dubicz Winery and Vineyard has won The Website of Year award in brand site category. The winery offers inspiring tasting activities like the Painting & Tasting, which is available
Duck leg confit with Heimann & Sons Baranya-vögy Kékfrankos
Ágnes Heimann of Heimann Family Estate (Szekszárd wine region) shares the recipe and the secrets of a classic winter meal.
Vilmos Thummerer passes away
On the 21st of December, the iconic winemaker of Eger wine region returned to his ancestors at the age of 78.
Worried about pot belly growing at Christmas?
Sabar Wine House in Badacsony is famous for its hilarious videos. This one is a gem, only 5 minutes, you will laugh your socks off!
Top Hungarian sparkling wines for the festive season
Recommendations from Winelovers 100 – The 100 Best Hungarian Wines magazine: Sauska, Kreinbacher, Degenfeld, Gedeon, Paulus.
Hungarian red wines impressing winelovers at Bigati Bar, Moscow
Moscow Bigati Bar was the host of a recent tasting of Hungarian red wines conducted by Sergey Smolin wine writer.
‘Kuglof’ with rosé wine – Christmas recipe
'Kuglof' or Kugelhopf is likely to originate from Germany or Austria, and since Hungary was part of the Austro–Hungarian Empire, we share several recipes with our former partner
Trinitás becomes La Trinità
Heumann Villányi Franc was called Trinitás after the name of the vineyard, but in the US they had some trademark issues, thus they decided to rename the wine.
Winter tasting in an igloo
Enjoy winter wonderland without freezing in the new igloo of Etyeki Kúria, only half an hour's drive from Budapest.
Sweet dreams from the corner of Balaton
Tamlyn Currin, wine writer of JancisRobinson.com has recently published a collection of reviews of sweet wines of Central Europe, including Feind Choice.
The sommeliers’ choice: the best restaurant in Hungary
MASOSZ, the Hungarian Sommelier Association has an annual award called Par Excellence, which is given in 5 categories. The winner restaurant is 'Vitorlás' in Balatonlelle.
Women will love it in Hong Kong: Holdvölgy Eloquence
The results of Hong Kong based Women's Wine & Spirit Awards announced: 5 Hungarian gold medals, one of them is Eloquence by Holdvölgy, Tokaj – a Szamorodni, the ancient style of
Patience for Christmas
We don't give enough time to the wines, we drink them too young. Bock team managed to save some aged wines from immediate consumption and now they are available in very limited qua
Theresia Rhine Riesling – only 752 bottles
Finally women on the label! A new release Rhine Riesling is available in very limited quantity – honouring some "foremothers" of Eszterbauer Family in Szekszárd.
10 December: Tokaji Aszú Day!
Lobster, sweetbread, pigeon – Trivet restaurant's chef Jonny Lake and head sommelier Isa Bal created heavenly pairings, and since then Tokaji Aszú has been available at Trivet b
Adopt a dozen of Ezerjó vines in a Hungarian organic vineyard!
Adopting a tiny vineyard, enjoying the wines from those very vines and visiting them, seeing our name on a plate – that is something!
Safe tips: order wines from the Winemakers of the Year
Wines of the latest 3 winners – shipped to every European country. Nyakas, Borbély, Koch – perfect choices.
White Christmas with Borbély wines
Single vineyard and other specialities from volcanic Badacsony, from the Winemaker of the Year 2020. 6 bottles including a rare ice wine.
The golden hello – how I fell for Hungarian wine
"We drank this nectar, as old as their marriage and still just as alive, with some cheese, a few weeks later, and reminisced on what had been a great day."
Feind Winery
Lajos Feind founded the winery in 1995, when he bought 14 hectares of vineyards close to Lake Balaton. At that time it was only grape growing, but it set the path towards the estab
Filia – a wine bar to go in Szczecin, Poland
Different bistro menu every week and 200 wines including Babarczi (Pannonhalma), Gere Attila (Villány), St Andrea (Eger) and Patricius (Tokaj).
Two French guys in a Hungarian vineyard
Jeremy and Guillaume have completed a master's degree in international business and wine in France, and they decided to find a job in country they hardly know anything about...
Best value Merlot of Hungary according to customers
The Hungarian Price–Value Research Association tastes or tries everything and report the experiences to the readers. At a recent Merlot panel tasting they tasted 16 Hungarian Mer
Delicious “course book”
Paulus Wine House in Mór wine region has been really successful with it rosé wines this year. The latest: Paulus Gold Rosé 2020 is the Best Value rosé in Hungary – according
Honeyed knuckle with Dereszla Kabar
The following recipe is from the lovely book by Edit Szabó wine writer called 'Gyengébb? Nem!' The book includes 26 interviews, all with female winemakers and 52 recipes and wine
Sauska wines are a hot topic in the UK
Decanter, IWC Canopy, Tom Stevenson gold, Enotria & Coe, Andreas Larsson – Sauska (with estates in Tokaj and Villány) is a success story.
Advent Wine Saloon in Pécs
4th December: 70 wineries, 180 wines, new location – but only 300 tickets! A walk around tasting in the stunning city of Pécs.
It is not a dog – but a new release rosé wine!
Frittmann Winery has just released its 2021 Nero Rosé with „matching nose and palate notes". „This rosé is abundant in red berry fruits like cherry, ripened raspberry, rose h
Cabernet Franc wines from less expected places
Climate change reshapes the wine world, thus we have to get rid of our biases – great wines can come from unexpected places, too. now we recommend 3 Cabernet Franc wines NOT fro
Decreasing size of Kadarka vineyards – celebrate to save it!
9 wineries joint forces to initiate the very first Kadarka campaign. While in 2008 there were nearly 600 hectares under Kadarka vines in Hungary, in 2021 there are only 273 hectare
KADARKA in the “Wine Bible”
Kadarka and its characteristics – excerpt from the book Wine Grapes written by Jancis Robinson, Julia Harding, Jose Vouillamoz.
Painting & Tasting with Dubicz, Mátra
Dubicz Winery and Vineyard in Mátra wine region has just released an "artistic" wine tasting experience, which is available all year, in English as well.
Why do we love red blends so much?
Bikavér wines, Bordeaux blends and other red blends at Winelovers Webshop, shipped to every European country (Sponsored content)
Trinitás, the price-value champion Cabernet Franc
Heumann Trinitás 2016 has received several great reviews and medals, the latest acknowledgement came from Swiss / German print magazine called Vinum.
Best value Taschner Cabernet Sauvignon
"Picante nose, rich in spices, great complexity. A wine abundant in black currant and oaky, toasty notes. Firm texture, full body and long aftertaste reminiscent of fruits."
Winter menu at Tornai Winery, Somló
The volcanic Somló mountain is worth a tour in every season. The falling leaves are colourful, the mountain is covered with mist – how lovely it is to enjoy the view...
Are you interested in Hungarian wines? Free workshop on 20 November!
A free workshop is provided for foreign citizens living in Hungary, preferably in the field of gastronomy or tourism. The venue is the glamorous, five star Corinthia Hotel Budapest
Liquid Sunshine – that’s what we need in November
Craft Wine in the Netherlands offers Kristinus (from Lake Balaton) Liquid Sunshine orange wine with other treasures in a 6 pack of terroir driven, cool wines – at special price n
The readers’ choice: VinCE Award 2021 winners
We are happy to announce the winners of VinCE Award 2021. The winners received their awards on the 5th November at Hotel Marriott Budapest.
Mátra Guide – vineyard of the mountains
Hungary cannot boast with high peaks and dramatic cliffs, but we have our beautiful Mátra, a soul healing mountain of many children tales. It is a magic land where mountain meets
Foie gras & and 2021 Haraszthy wines on 13 November
Haraszthy Vineyard is situated in Etyek, a stone throw from Budapest, so why not enjoy some fresh air the sight of the beautiful autumn landscape combined with a great meal?
Sol Montis – a gem to discover in fabulous Mátra
Visit Sol Montis any time! Mátra wine region is probably the most exciting region to watch now and Sol Montis is a leading winery there. Wine tasting of 6, 7 or 8 wines with local
70 Berlin Wine Trophy gold medals for Hungary!
Hungary won 65 medals, 3 grand gold (all for Tokaj wines), 54 gold and 8 silver medals. Success of Furmint, Bordeaux grapes and much more.
Gold and red – Gere Tamás & Zsolt Villányi Franc ‘Várerdő Cru’ 2016
The flagship wine of Gere Tamás & Zsolt family winery is made only in exceptional vintages. 100% Cabernet Franc aged in oak barrel for 18 months.
Bordeux blend grand tasting on 20 November in Budapest
"Bordói November" is definitely a great challenge for followers of Dry November initiative, since 60 wineries pour around 150 Bordeaux blend wines in glamorous five star Hotel Cor
Vote and Taste – Vince Gala on 5-6 November
Renowned wine experts nominated their most memorable wines (and wine shops, wine bars, wineries) and winelovers can vote – and taste.
Zengő – a new wine bar of refined taste
The one year old wine bar in the heart of Budapest offers much more than a good wine selection: art with music, webshop and community.
Pre-order of Gere Kopar 2018 begins
Kopar 2018 is 50% Cabernet Franc, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Fermented with its own yeast in tank and wooden vat, aged in 300L new oak.
Grand Tasting of Eger Wine Workshop
Walk around tasting and two masterclasses on 23 October, Eger. Tóth Ferenc Egri Kékfrankos Superior 2018 is one of the 10 wines of 'Old vintages and special wines' masterclass.
Carp crisps with Kadarka
Ágnes Heimann of Heimann Family Estate has a simple recipe, easy to make and it gives a wonderful "pub grub".
Catharsis in the glass
KNW Jazz 2017 is among the top Bikavér wines of the latest issue of VinCE Magazine with 16.30 points (out of 20). "Like in the best jazz music the catharsis, the different varieti
The best thing in the Hungarian Parliament
The world's second largest Parliament building is worth a visit anyway, but if you are lucky enough to participate in an event in the glamorous historical building, you can be sure
This wine was…wowza. Wow wow wow.
Andrea Lemieux' report on Top 12 Cabernet Franc tasting. For those, who are interested, Franc & Franc Forum and Tasting Day is on 19–20 November. Masterclasses and tasting with m
A pretty Riesling from Eger
Vintage 2020 Rhine Riesling Superior received a new "garment" – new label and new bottle. Now let us see what the chic look covers!
Great Juhfark Tasting
Tornai Winery in volcanic Somló wine region has been organizing Juhfark Celebration for five years, the 6th edition is on 16 October.
Saved from hungry sterlings
The extreme weather of 2019 had positive influence on Villa Sandahl wines. The most peculiar estate has recently presented its new 4 Rhine Riesling wines for the trade.
9 October – A day at Patricius Winery
Patricius Winery in Tokaj wine region awaits guests for a whole day program: morning walk with picnic, portfolio tasting, Tokaji Aszú tasting and much more.
Winelovers Webshop
We are proud to present the largest selection of Hungarian wines: 1700 Hungarian wines, sparkling wines and spirits are available in our webshop, representing all the 22 wine regio
5 luxurious wine hotels in Hungary
We recommend Barta Cellar, Gere Crocus Hotel, Hilltop Wine Estate, Lajver Wine House and Bock Ermitage – unforgettable places to stay.
Vylyan Depó – New wine bar in the heart of Villány
With public transport or with no willingness to drive, well, we had to omit the pleasures of Vylyan. Until now. Because Vylyan Depó, the "little sister" of Vylyan Terrace has just
Mór Wine Days this weekend
Mór Wine Days, the annual festivity of the small Mór wine region takes place on 30 September – 3 October. Only 84 km from Budapest.
A mayor of good taste
The winner white is Kamocsay Ákos Chardonnay 2019 from Hilltop Neszmély, the winner red wine is Bock 70+ 2018 from Villány.
Bambi remains!
The largest mountainous wine region of Hungary, Mátra can boast another superlative: it is the most youngish region.
Kadarka from “Kadarka Man”
Very original, delicately mineral playing wine. (Falstaff) The fruit aromas are uplifted by a fresh floral character, while there is a silky texture with focused acidity carrying t
Wine Capital on the Austro-Hungarian border
Mosonmagyaróvár is a relatively small town with only 33 000 inhabitants, yet some enthusiastic winelovers could organize an event with fabulous exhibiting wineries again.
Happy 25th birthday, Etyeki Kúria!
A wine writer's best memories recalled to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Etyeki Kúria. If you want to join the celebration, visit them on the 2nd of October!
The new Gere Solus is released
The icon Merlot from Kopár vineyard, Solus is made only in the best vintages. 2018 vintage Solus was one of the last wines tasted by late Steven Spurrier, the renowned British win
Importer of the Month: Qwine, Belgium
Our customers want the "full picture", unique wines with a story – says Thomas Kü, the owner of Qwine, a Belgian importer of Hungarian wines.
Kadarka a határon túli magyar bortermelőknél
Hungarian winemakers outside Hungary, with special concern about Kadarka grape. Text by Lajos Ambrus from the book Terra Benedicta (in Hungarian)
Kadarka / Kadarska / Skadarska / Gamza
Ez a vélhetően balkáni eredetű, de mára már teljes egészében magyarnak tekintett fajta legnagyobb mennyiségben az alföldi borvidékeken és Szekszárdon található meg.
Kadarkavidékek gasztronómiája
Kadarkavidékek gasztronómiája – Ételekről és borokról (részlet az azonos című könyvből). Szerző: Dr. Mészáros Gabriella. Fotók: Dorogi Tamás
Pinot Grigio – not only from Italy
Tűzkő Estate in Tolna wine region names its Szürkebarát wine using the Italian name – no wonder, the estate belongs to the Super Tuscan legend, Marchese Piero Antinori.
Horizontal gravity? It exists!
Breathtaking view from the top of Somló, a gorgeous lunch at Tornai's restaurant and an impressive tasting – Andrea Lemieux's article about Somló.
Vision, Grand Bleu and Barbár – great wines at Michelin star Essência
Two Budapest restaurants have been newly awarded One Michelin star, thus now there are 7 restaurants in the Hungarian capital with one Michelin star. Essência is one of the newcom
Winelovers 100 Grand Tasting on 18 September
When a child arrives at the amusement park, he gets excited and doesn't know where to start. Should he begin with the merry-go-around or the water slide? Something similar will hap
Mundus Vini gold medal for Vesztergombi Kerékhegy Shiraz 2017
2017 Vesztergombi Kerékhegy Shiraz is a single vineyard wine from grapes from Kerékhegy ('Wheel Mountain') vineyard of 280–290 metres above sea level.
Chinese gold medal to Chateau Teleki Villányi Franc 2017
There is only one Hungarian wine among CWSA medal winners, but this one is among the top results. Villány producer Csányi Winery has a long success story with Villányi Franc win
Kabar – the exoticism of a Turkish spice bazar
A wonderful article has just been posted by Andrea Lemieux. She introduces Holdvölgy and its wines. Andrea lives in Turkey, thus she was delighted to discover some "home scents" i
Two days of LOVE
This year the annual bonfire event of Haraszthy Vineyard will be two days long on 15–16 October. The 16 metres long and 10 metres high statue called LOVE gives an unparalleled sc
“Sunflower” – the Cake of Hungary 2021
"Sunflower" – the Cake of Hungary 2021 Try with Taschner Soproni Zenit, Borbély Badacsonyi Zeusz or Béres Tokaji Late Harvest.
30th jubilee Wine Festival at the Castle of Buda
After last year's restricted version of the most spectacular wine event of Hungary, this year "Borfesztivál", the legendary outdoor wine event returns in its full glory.
How to raise a grape to heaven?
"If someone is not drinking soda or beer, he must be drinking Irsai Olivér" – said Tamás Frittmann winemaker in a recent interview by VinCE Magazine.
Wine of the Week: Heumann Trinitás (Cabernet Franc)
"No prophet is accepted in his hometown." Swiss Erhard Heumann, owner of Heumann Winery in Villány wine region proves the opposite. His wines are welcome in Switzerland and Swiss
In case you missed Pinot Noir Day…
Haraszthy Pinot Noir 2018 from cool climate Etyek wine region received gold medal at the latest edition of London Wine Competition. Now the wine is available with 30% discount per
Pontyropogós pikáns tejfölmártással
Heimann Ágnes receptje Szekszárdról, kadarka mellé. Könnyen elkészíthető, laktató és nem kerül sokba. A heimann Kadarka kiváló mellé!
KADARKA a Wine Grapes című könyvben
A kadarka állítólag a Balkánról érkezett Magyarországra, az egyik feltevés szerint a szerbek közvetítésével.
“Because I’m Worth It” – Csetvei ZV (GrüVe)
Zsófia Simon, owner of HolnapOttaBor.hu online wine store celebrates her "me-time" with one of her favourite wines, Zöld Veltelini 2020 by Krisztina Csetvei.
Eger wine tasting above the city of Budapest
On 24 August top winemakers of Eger will pour their wines in a walk around tasting at Aria Hotel, Top Note SkyBar, Budapest.
Good Wine Gal’s First Wine Adventure to Hungary!
I was born a Hungarian Princess. It was not a secret but it had no confirmation. As the story goes, there was a glorious castle in Hungary bearing our family name.
Meet Babarczi Irsai at Hungarian Gettogether
Babarczi Vineyard and Winery is one of the exhibitors at the 4th Hungarian Gettogether, a moving networking wine tasting on the 19th of August.
Volcanic “wine eruption” in Berlin
7 great Hungarian wines from volcanic soil will be the protagonists of a masterclass organized by Slow Food Hungary and Collegium Hungaricum Berlin on 11th August.
2 Olaszrizling wines from Bács mountain
Bács mountain in Badacsony wine region has a unique terroir, thus the resulting wines give unforgettable experience. Try Sabar and Borbély!
Meat stuffed pancake with Frittmann Olívia
A simple yet delicious meal with a new release white blend – an ideal summer pairing. Plus we tell you the true story of a now despised recipe.
Try something new with Corney & Barrow’s (UK) Staff’s Mixed Case
"If Sauvignon Blanc is your go-to, try our fabulously refreshing Furmint, from the talented Barta winery in Hungary." A mixed case like the one above is a delicious way to discove
Deep dive in a superb Sauvignon Blanc
Cool climate Etyek is ideal for Sauvignon Blanc, and 2020 vintage has proved its potential again: Haraszthy Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc received gold medal at the latest edition of Vi
5 rebel bubblies – time to refresh
Vylyan pét-nat, Giorgio Furmint (and Yellow Muscat) frizzante from Patricius in Tokaj, Paulus sparkling from the unknown Generosa, Béres aerated sparkling and an organic pét-nat
Fine Hungarian wines in Romania, the Czech Republic and Poland
Winelovers of these three countries will have several opportunities to taste Hungarian wines and deepen their knowledge in the next three years due to a new initiative.
5 places to meet the divine Zsirai wines
This summer goes well for Zsirai sisters – UK wine media loves them, regulars are happy to be able to meet them again after lockdown in Mád (Tokaj) and if you are a Belgian, you
19 August – the 4th Hungarian Gettogether
It will be the world's most pleasant battle which has ever happened to a medieval castle. Hungarian Gettogether is a moving summer wine event held annually, always in a different H
Analóg – a new white wine from Kristinus
Let's step back together with Kristinus, slow down the hands of the clock and enjoy Kristinus Analóg, a blend of Tramini and Sauvignon Blanc.
The Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Hungary
The latest edition of VinAgora selected Eszterbauer Tivald Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 from Szekszárd as the best example of the variety. Matt Damon is lucky to have tasted it!
The cover girl, the polyglot and the serious player – Lajver News
Lajver Wine Estate is the place for party goer winelovers, but the state of art winery is much more than the producer of easy going summer wines. It is the home of great wines expr
3 instant reasons to visit Sopron
Well established wineries like Taschner (with Vinagora gold Chardonnay), exciting newcomers like Steigler (with Vinagora gold Kaméleon Cuvée and Zöld Veltelini) – and of cours
Taste the Best Hungarian Furmint in Eger at VINO festival
Eger wine region opens the festival season with VINO on 21–25 July, an open air wine festival in the picturesque square of Dobó István in the heart Eger.
Hungarian medals at US Finger Lakes Wine Competition
Finger Lakes Wine Contest can boast with something noble: it is one of the largest charity wine contest – they help children with cancer. 13 Hungarian medals.
92 Decanter accolades to Hungary!
At the largest ever Decanter WWA experts judged 18.094 wines from 56 countries. Hungary received 92 accolades: 1 Best in Show, 4 Platinum, 15 gold, 40 silver and 32 bronze medals
Csetvei wines around the world
A little winery in a little wine region – is it doomed to be consumed only locally? Not at all, Krisztina and Frigyes Machán-Csetvei are good examples to prove that stabile, hig
Dereszla Bistro – a new place for foodies in Tokaj
Dereszla Bistro is the next meeting place in the lovely village of Bodrogkeresztúr, by the River Bodrog. Creative dishes, great wine selection (not only from Dereszla Winery) and
Red, red, red – 8 Hungarian gold medals for reds at CMB2021
Hungary grows more white grapes than black, yet at CMB2021 contest all the Hungarian medal winners are red wines! Bock, Heumann, Etyeki Kúria are among the "gold makers".
3 gold winners by Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Dr. Tamás Freund internationally renowned brain reserarcher and president of the Academy is a devoted wine lover, it was obvious for him to bring closer scientists to wine culture
“Beer After Wine” Picnic on 10 July at Babarczi Vineyard
At Babarczi Winery in the picturesque Pannonhalma wine region Vaskakas craft beer brewery pours their beers along with crispy, super juicy, delicious Babarczi wines on the 10th of
10th Rosalia festival in Budapest on 2–4 July
Rosalia is an outdoor event in the picturesque City Park in the heart of Budapest with around 50 wineries including: Bock, Dúzsi, Dubicz, Etyeki Kúria, Garamvári, Gere Tamás &
A superb food & wine pairing website from Tokaj
Béres Vineyard and Winery has recently celebrated its 15th birthday. As part of a recent development the website of the estate has been enriched with food recommendations and comp
Wine of the Month: ‘NOT YET’ from Villa Sandahl, Badacsony
Whatever Zsolt Palcsó, Villa Sandahl winemaker touches, it becomes gold. Now Villa Sandahl Not Yet 2018 (Badacsony) is Wine of the Month in VinCE Magazine.
Hungarian rosé sparkling in the “World League”
While all Europe watches football, the most recognised rosé world championship, Mondial du Rosé results are out. Hungary won 12 medals, 5 gold and 7 silver medals. Teleki Tradíc
Happy “Wine Father’s” Day!
Happy "Wine Father's" Day! – Thank you, dad, for bringing me up in this wonderful place surrounded by vineyards. – Thanks for showing me the amazing world of wines – and t
Mátra Guide – vineyard of the mountains
Hungary cannot boast with high peaks and dramatic cliffs, but we have our beautiful Mátra, a soul healing mountain of many children tales. It is a magic land where mountain meets
Love affair in the vineyard – a new blend from Sabar
'Találkozás' means 'encounter', since this blend was born from the encounter of two grape varieties, Rhine Riesling and Olaszrizling. Rhine Riesling from Hercegföld vineyard "se
Lady of the Grapes – a London wine bar to honour female winemakers of the world
Vivien Ujvári in Mád, Tokaj is the chief winemaker of Barta Cellar and makes nothing but outstanding wines. No wonder her talent is recognized by the managers of Lady of the Grap
Vegan Missy from Eger
Leányka (literally 'Little Miss') is an autochthonous grape variety in Hungary and it is highly popular in Eger wine region. Tóth Ferenc Winery has released a 100% Leányka – w
Hilltop – a heavenly “wine school”
Would you like to learn about wines in a stunning place? Hilltop Wine Hotel is the ideal place with breathtaking view, a pool, great, crispy & fruity wines and extras like picnic w
The Future Agro-Person of the Year
Agrotrend Group founded an award in 2014 to acknowledge exemplary achievement in the agricultural sector. One of the 13 awarded people is a winemaker, and what is even better, a yo
A splendid summer wine for those who care for the planet
John Clarke British wine writer's latest piece on Independent.co.uk presents 10 wines for "summertime sipping" including Etyeki Kúria MSP Zenit 2019.
Bubbles of the Week: Buborczi by Babarczi
The wine of this week is an aerated, juicy, light sparkling wine – a brilliant drink to start this summer week. Pannonhalma wine region is on the northern part of Hungary with re
Villány RedY survives lockdown!
A wine created especially for HORECA obviously suffered more severely than other brands, but the youngest community brand of Villány is happy to announce vintage 2020!
Wines of Debrecen – the 2nd largest city of Hungary has chosen its favourites
With a population of 200.000 people Debrecen is the 2nd largest city of Hungary. Its wine selection is a tradition now, and the winners of the wine contest will be featured at loca
Wine of the Week: Soproni Zweigelt Rosé 2020
Summer is just about to begin, a well chilled rosé with vibrant acidity is the ideal drink of the season. Especially if it is fruity, easy-to-drink, juicy and has a moderate price
Picnic in a historic Tokaj vineyard
Patricius Winery offers an unforgettable picnic any time of the week, any time of the summer. We tried it last summer with our study tour guests, and we can guarantee that this pic
Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier of the World about Sauska Furmint 2020
Andreas Larsson Best Sommelier of the World gave 91 points to Sauska Furmint 2020. "Long and mouthwatering finish with a saline feeling. Youthful and restrained but good depth."
Cold pickled cucumber soup and its 3 wine pairs
A very simple to make, refreshing soup full of flavours, ideal in hot weather and also if you ate and drank too much. What to drink with an acidic, creamy, picante soup like this?
“Zitakötő”, a lovely “dragonfly” from Mátra mountains
"Zitakötő" is a semi sweet white wine created by the father, the founder of the winery to his daughter, Zita, who is also a winemaker.
Pink Paradise – 3 new release rosé wines
Let us introduce 3 stunning new rosé wines! The first premium rosé of Lajver Wine Estate, the first barrel aged rosé of Vylyan Vineyard and Winery, and the new vintage of MammaR
Fresh and cheerfully honest – Kristinus Siller
"We like it well chilled, even right away from the ice bucket! Not overthought, mostly with friends, on a late Saturday afternoon, sprawled deep in a hammock under a walnut tree. F
Huge Magnum and Vintage discounts at Garamvári Vineyard
This spring Garamvári website and webshop has been renewed, and the spring rebirth is celebrated with huge discounts on vintage and magnum sparkling wines.
Holdvölgy
Our winery is in the heart of the Tokaj wine region in Hungary, just a few miles from Europe’s geometric centre. The Mád basin holds a special position in the world of winegrowi
New release from Bock: 70+ red blend from 2018
The first vintage of this Villány red blend was created to celebrate József Bock, the founder's 70th birthday in 2018. And now 2018 vintage arrives to the great joy of the fans.
A hedonic atomic-wine-bomb
In the 15th month of Covid-era, in the middle of our second bad spring we all feel like leaving the disciplined wine consumption to someone else, we need a hedonic atomic-wine-bomb
International Wine Challenge appreciates Hungarian varietials
At the most rigorous wine contest the best Hungarian dry white is Tornai Top Selection Szent Ilona Olaszrizling 2019 from Somló, the best Hungarian red wine is Heumann Trinitás 2
Another Blue Beauty
How can you recognize a good wine? When you want to go back and buy a second case, you realize that the wine is sold out. That was the situation with Sabar Kéknyelű thus if you w
“Crispy white wines rule!”
"Crispy white wines rule" – Interview with Dr. Árpád Erdélyi, the estate manager of Tűzkő Estate, the Hungarian Antinori estate in Tolna wine region.
The Blue wine of the Blue lake: Borbély Kéknyelű Selection
Did you know that this unique variety got almost extinct in the 1990s? Let us share some lesser known facts about this variety, and we will recommend a stunning Kéknyelű wine fro
Passion and Pride: a Hungarian Wine Club in Germany
'Ungarischer Weinclub’ was founded by three man from the realm of electrical engineering, driven by "enthusiasm and a bit of pride". Thank to them, Winelovers of Nuremberg can ta
3 great Hungarian Sauvignon Blanc wines to celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day (evening)!
In Hungary Sauvignon is not in the top 10 white varietals. Here we recommend 3 great examples from Haraszthy, Dubicz and Paulus wineries.
An ultimate spring wine – Béres Diókút Hárslevelű
We know that Furmint is the parent of Hárslevelű, but who is the other parent? We will tell you and recommend a great example.
Who gets the next star in the “wine walk of fame”?
The list of the best 50 winemakers of Hungary in 2021 and the top 5 Winemakers of the Winemakers. Interesting facts about the prestigious award.
Drink wine from the tap and save the Earth!
Babarczi Vineyard and Winery is one of the wine estates, who distributes a handy machine for wine bars and cafés. Better value for the guests, less carbon footprint for the Earth.
Natural sweet Zenit with foie gras
Zenit is a lesser known, but exciting Hungarian grape variety with great potential. Kurt István Taschner winemaker in Sopron has released his first sweet Zenit recently.
Dúzsi Sryah Rosé 2020 – Rosé of the Weekend
German Meininger's Wine Business, organizer of Mundus Vini competitions has held the very first wine contest of Germany dedicated exclusively to rosé wines. 3 Hungarian rosés are
Beszélgetés Jármai-Németh Alízzal, az Agrármarketing Centrum borágazati projektmenedzserével
Beszélgetés Jármai-Németh Alízzal, az Agrármarketing Centrum borágazati projektmenedzserével
70 Hungarian gold medals at Berliner Wine Trophy
Hungary won 77 medals at the latest edition of the largest OIV wine competition. Let's recommend 10 wines of the gold winners!
New Single Vineyard Furmint from Patricius Winery
The brand new, single vineyard Patricius Tokaji Sajgó Furmint 2019 has all the beauty of its variety. Rounded acidity, balance, elegance and creaminess. A great wine with long age
Croatian Hilton star chef loves Hungarian artisan wines
Deni Srdoč chef of Nebo (Rijeka Hilton) lists 12 Hungarian wines, among others Villa Sandahl Wet Stones and Zsirai Fordítás.
Bull’s Blood à la Bordeaux?
Signum is the premium Bikavér (Bull's Blood) of Lajver Wine House – a Bordeaux blend with Kékfrankos and Kadarka – made in true Szekszárd style.
7 reasons to visit 75 year old Tornai Winery
Somló is the smallest wine region in Hungary, and this tiny volcanic mountain is the home of great wines. Tornai Winery, one of the most important estates of the region celebrates
Haraszthy Pinot Noir wins gold in London
Hungarian producers received 1 gold and 7 silver medals at the latest edition of London Wine Competition. Haraszthy Vineyards from Etyek wine region won a gold for Haraszthy Pinot
New winemaker at Vylyan
István Ipacs Szabó started working for Vylyan Vineyard and Winery 22 years ago. More than two decades! And now a new chapter begins with a young, but experienced and highly talen
‘Find your Wine” place with VIND!
"Whether you want to find your local vineyard, discover incredible wineries on your travels or immerse yourself in an epicurean experience, VIND will show you the way." Hungary is
Spring wine by Dubicz
Wine of the Weekend from Mátra: Dubicz Olaszrizling 2020. Light wine with typical Mátra aromas like herbs, flowers, budding mignonette. (We will show you what mignonette is...:)
Triple Green – drink GrüVe in spring and save the planet
Triple Green – drink GrüVe in spring and save the planet. We suggest Steigler Cellar from Sopron wine region with fully organic wines.
Kiss, drink wine and make the world a better place!
Let's celebrate Kissing Day with wine (obviously) and kissing! For example with Gere Zsolt 'Kisasszony' ('Miss'), a rosé made of 100% Kadarka and Gere Zsolt ‘Jampi’ (Teddy Boy
Wine of the Week: Babarczi Olaszrizling 2020
Pannonhalma wine region is a place yet to discover, so why not start it with Babarczi Family Winery? For green winelovers: this quality wine is also available in Bag-in-Box!
Bock Capella Cuvée on auction to help autistic people
Today, until 23.00 you can buy precious wines from Bock, Gere Attila, Heimann, Szepsy, Oremus and other outstanding Hungarian producers, plus from some foreign wineries like Antino
Cook with Ezerjó wine!
Prepare for the upcoming Ezerjó Day – 16 May – to celebrate it on 16 May! Start with this lovely spring dish ideal with Ezerjó!
The only Hungarian world champion Chardonnay
Thummerer Chardonnay Battonage 2019 from Eger wine region wins gold medal at the latest edition of Chardonnay du Monde! "Eger is the Hungarian Burgundy"
Wine Searcher – a borok „google”-je
Wine Searcher is the "google. of wines". How did it start and how does it work? This article is in Hungarian.
Megvannak az ország legjobb borhonlapjai!
The winners of the first Interwine Award. Text in Hungarian, English translation is coming soon. Megvannak az első Interwine Díj győztesei. Sauska, Tóth Ferenc és Heimann Cs
Sprinkle with Lajver Best Value Cabernet Franc!
VinCE magazine selected Lajver Frankos 2017 as Best Value Wine of the Month. Sprinkling young guys will probably be happier with a glass of Frankos than with the traditional Easter
Sweat Easter loaf & Koch Ice Wine
Ice wine is a rarity now in this era of climate change. In 2007 Csaba Koch (Winemaker of the Year 2020) could harvest for ice wine – and the wine is still available in a small qu
Wine of the Month: Heumann Rhine Riesling 2019
VinCE Magazine, the leading print wine magazine of Hungary has selected the new vintage Heumann Riesling (Villány) the Wine of the Month.
Have a happy, sustainable Easter with Kristinus!
Go natural, drink organic, be open – some of the most important messages of Kristinus WIne Estate (South Balaton), which created some exciting wine & gourmet packages for Easter.
Which is the best Hungarian Kékfrankos?
A great snapshot of Kékfrankos–Blaufränkisch by Pécsi Borozó. 112 wines tasted, the first 3 wines Austrian. The best Hungarian comes from Szekszárd, from a young and talente
Gold winner Béres Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2008 with Easter discount
Easter is coming close, thus Béres Vineyard and Winery offers amazing discounts for webshop purchases. Tokaji Aszú 6 puttonyos 2008 is available now with 30% discount!
The shiniest star of Csányi Winery
The new premium wine of Csányi Winery (Villány) comes from the outstanding 2017 vintage. Vesper is made of the best of the best: a blend of the best barrels from the extraordinar
Japanese wine ladies love dry Hungarian wines
Japanese palate is very different from the Chinese one, Japanese prefer dry wines. This is clearly proven by the latest results of Hungarian wines at the 8th Sakura Awards: 6 Hunga
Twinkle, twinkle Eger Star!
Egri Csillag (literally the 'Star of Eger'), the white blend of Eger wine region is celebrating its 10th birthday with the release of the 10th vintage. Let us cheers with two excel
Grand Tokaj Kővágó Furmint and chicken with vinegar sauce
Isa Bal Master Sommelier, co-founder and sommelier of Trivet restaurant in London shared some food pairing ideas of Furmint in a recent article on Decanter.com.
Name wanted for 150 euro icon wine
The latest flagship blend of Vesztergombi Cellar (Szekszárd wine region) has already been bottled, but the name is still missing. Would you like to be the godfather of this wine?
Nature is open, are you RedY?
Gere Tamás & Zsolt Winery invites all their followers for the safest way of enjoying wine: take a tour in the vineyard Villány wine region. Before starting your hike, grab a Gere
19 Hungarian medals at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting
We are not among the most successful countries at the 28th edition of German Mundus Vini, but the result is not bed. Our small country won more medals than Georgia (18), Argentina
A crazy good idea: why to buy a more expensive wine
Villa Sandahl estate in Badacsony, Hungary created a chart for every vintage to show how each of their wines will evolve with time.
Goodbye, Steven Spurrier
Steven Spurrier, the legendary character of the wine world died yesterday at the age of 79. I met him in 2012. Despite of his huge knowledge and fabulous career, he was the most mo
Teleki Gold Medal at CWSA
Wines of 85 countries entered the 20 China Wine and Spirit Award Best Value contest. Chateau Teleki Merlot 2017 won gold medal – the only Hungarian medal winner.
Pork tenderloin with potato soufflé and rosé sparkling cream
A delicious, light meal for the weekend, what's more, it is easy to prepare. Garamvári Evolution méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine goes into the cream – and of course, into
3 ultimate spring wine
It's March – officially it is spring, so if the weather does not obey the calendar, we can do the magic with some super refreshing wine abundant in floral notes and elevating fru
Top food pairings with Furmint by Fiona Beckett
Fiona Beckett renowned food and wine guru was most inspired by Hungarian Furmint wines, she created a whole list of dishes which would be ideal with fresh, dry Furmint wines.
150 eurós csúcsbor nevet keres
This article is in Hungarian, the English translation is coming soon!
