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Top notch kadarka: Heimann & Fiai 2022

Image ~ November 19, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
The Heimann family did it again. An outstanding kadarka, great successor to the amazing 2021 – and one of the most exciting Hungarian red wines out there.

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Supermarket wines – Gál Szőlőbirok és Pincészet Chardonnay 2022

Image ~ November 17, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi

 

An entry level Hungarian chardonnay that delivers in most vintages, and the 2022 is a pleasant wine again. Continue reading →

Siller benchmark: Tüske Panni 2022

Image ~ November 16, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
It seems like siller, the light red style popular in Hungary in the old days is finally getting better. I have never tasted such good examples as this year, and this Tüske is also an improvement compared to its 2020 vintage I posted last year.

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Hungarian nouveau: Vylyan Bogyólé 2023

Image ~ November 11, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi

Vylyan Bogyolé is ususally the first wine I taste from the current year, it pops up earlier than even Beaujolais Nouveau. For the first time (AFAIK) it’s a pure zweigelt.
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Yalumba Y Series Shiraz & Viognier 2019

Image ~ October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
When it’s just one detail why a wine does not impress me.

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Standout kékfrankos rose: Eger Cottage 2022 by Bukolyi Marcell

Image ~ October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
100% kékfrankos (a.k.a. blaufrankisch) rose is often somewhat one dimensional and rustic (angular, sharp), but not this one. What a pleasant surprise!

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Supermarket wines: Pierre Chanau Plan de Dieu 2021, a solid Rhone red

Image ~ August 29, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi

I had a bad experience with the 2017 of Auchans Plan de Dieu, but this 2021 is quite the opposite. Rock solid for the price. Continue reading →

Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2018

Image ~ August 19, 2023August 22, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi

Not a young wine and still unapproachable – one wonders how much time it will need. But there is greatness here waiting to unfold… Continue reading →

Supermarket wines: Pierre Chanau Alsace Gewurztraminer 2021

Image ~ August 9, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi

 

Do you crave acidity in white wines? Most Hungarians do, hence traminer is not a popular variety here. But I actually quite like low(ish) acid white styles and traminer is a favourite of mine. This one however…

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Pierre-Marie Chermette Griottes 2022

Image ~ August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
Photo credit: drinkair.hu

Can a Beaujolais Nouveau be still good in the following summer? Surely it can – at least the better ones from serious producers.

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I’m a wine blogger living in Budapest, Hungary. Contributor to Művelt Alkoholista, the oldest Hungarian wine blog, since 2010. Screwcapped is my personal blog.

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