365 reasons to drink wine – free download calendar for 2017
Cabernet Day, Chardonnay Day, Furmint Day – there is always an occassion to drink great wine, if there isn’t we can make one. Our calendar is full of ’special days’, [&hell
Reunion of twins: Kadarka and Gamza tasting in March in Budapest
Dr. José Vouillamoz is undoubtedly the first name that comes to our mind when we speak about the origin of grape varieties. He is a grape genetists, and his passion […]
Dry Sauternes and Dry Tokaj – again a ‘different similarity’
Humans love comparing. No matter what the topic is, we keep finding something familiar to place aside the new experience. Tokaj and Sauternes are two wine regions often compared to
From orange wine to amphora: PAR® Wine Award International results released
This new wine contest aims to be ‘something different’. As the organizers say: ‘the primary objective of the PAR® Wine Award International is to create a platform for such
The chef’s grandmother’s favourite: Transylvanian stuffed cabbage
Kistücsök (literally ’Little Grig’) is undoubtedly the best restaurant around lake Balaton. It would well deserve at least one Michelin star, but as many experts say, Micheli
Sparkling Hungary – champagne made of paprika?
Before Christmas and New Year’s Eve it’s time to recommend some great Hungarian méthode traditionelle sparkling wines. The title is obviously exaggeration and certainly sparkl
God save the vineyard workers! St. Vincent Day in January
God save the vineyard workers! St. Vincent Day in January Date: 21 January 2017 Location: Villány (and the neighbouring villages) Type of event: traditional consumer event, some p
Interior Design of the Year – Kreinbacher Estate, Somló
As hungarianwines.eu wrote earlier in an article, Hungarian winery design has developed significantly recently, and winery buildings perfectly harmonizing with their surroundings a
The sommeliers’ best friends – Par Excellence awards are announced
The sommeliers have the hard job to sell the wines from the wine list, and the more information they have, the easier this job is. Therefore the Hungarian Sommelier Association [&h
Wine bar movement invites winelovers to give name to a Kékfrankos
Eight wine bars, a winery and a wine website united to promote wine bar culture in Hungary. Wine bars are extremely popular now, and Budapest is among the top destinations [&hellip