Program tips for 20 August, foundation of Hungary 1017 years ago
What do we celebrate As we wrote this week in connection with the St. Stephen Ceremony, on August 20, one of Hungary ‘s most important official national days. We celebrate [&
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
Blend your own wine in Villány
Blending is probably the most mythical thing in vinification. Non professionals cannot imagine how blending is done – though it is „only” pouring wines together in a bigger v
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 […]
Taming of the Devil – cultural and wine week in Villány
As we posted among our upcoming events, Ördögkatlan festival (Devil’s Cauldron Festival) is coming closer, it will start next Tuesday, thus we highly suggest to book accommodat