’Fekete Járdovány’ – you haven’t heard of it, have you?
Fekete (literally black) is a grape variety unknown for even local wine experts. It is practically not grown anywhere, Attila Gere, the iconic winemaker in Villány however has a t
Ball of Tokaj wines on the river
Date: 25 February, 2017 Location: Europa boat, Budapest Type of event: formal consumer event, dinner and ball ’Tokaji Barátnők Társasága’ is an association of ladies who do
Vinofed wine contest dates announced including Hungarian VinAgora
Vinofed, the World Federation of International wines and spirits competition presents the dates of the competitions of its members in 2017. This year two new competitions await sam
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