Laurel is the name a wine & tapas bar and a fine dining restaurant. But it also refers to a plant, bay laurel (Laurus), because a famous Hungarian writer and phylosopher, Béla Hamvas had a book with the title Babérligetkönyv (Babér means bay leaf, in latin Laurus).
In most cases people would not appreciate the stab of a buck, espacially when having a romantic date. But there is an exception: Bock Cellar in Villány has a buck in their logo (the Swabish name means buck as well), and their wines give just the right amount of momentum…
Tokaji Aszú is a dangerous potion. If you ever taste it, you will be enchanted. If you visit Hungary, especially Tokaj, and immerse deep in this magnificent wine, there is no escape. I know, I am a „Knight of Tokaj”, and I am serius about spreading the word. Just like…
Kitchen Paprikash is a YouTube channel run by a Hungarian woman, Tünde, who had lived in New York and London for years with her family. „I realized that many people around me like Hungarian dishes, but the recipes are hard to find.
Hungarian print wine magazine called VinCE dedicated its August panel tasting to the top red wines of the country. As the editors put it into words, „they are looking for wines to keep until the most important occasions, eg. the wedding of our children.
György Zsiga is an importer (Danube Wines) of Hungarian wines and co-founder of Novel Wines British wine store. The good news is that he is visiting the 2nd Hungarian Gettogether event on 16 August in Mór wine region, Csetvei Kert.
The annual wine festival at the Castle of Buda is a true festivity for winelovers, and also a tourist attraction since the UNESCO World Heritage site gives a stunning venue to the event, plus participants can enjoy Hungarian gastronomy, folk music and folk dance along with a huge selection of wines.
On 15 August winelovers will get on board again: another wine boat will cruise on the river in Budapest carrying 14 winemakers. Why again?
8 wineries will offer their wines for unlimited tasting on 26 July from 6 pm to 10.30 pm, and meanwhile we can enjoy the stunning view of Budapest and the river Danube.
Making award winning wines is one thing and operating a restaurant & hotel complex with constant enthusiasm and care is another thing. Hilltop Wine Hotel & Restaurant is a place in a breathtaking location, within easy reach from the capital. Those, who are thinking of getting married in 2020, should consider Hilltop…