A simple but enjoyable rose, does the job. And so cheap… go for it! Continue reading
My first wine released – a Kékfrankos from the volcanic Mátra region
No wine review today, but something I’m proud of: my own wine is now available out there. Continue reading
Vylyan did it again: Macska Portugieser 2021
I thought it was probably just a vintage thing for Vylyan, they nailed it in 2020 and made a standout Portugieser, but the new vintage is just as lovely, if not even better.
World class cabernet from Australia: Cape Mentelle 2010
From a recent tasting of aged Australian cabernets, Cape Mentelle was one of my absolute favorit, and perhaps the most classical wine in the lineup.
Supermarket wines: Teleki Kékfrankos 2019, a nice one
Teleki is one of the most widely available entry level wine brand in Hungary, made in big quantities and available at every corner. Everyone knows it, this is what many regular wine consumers identify with quality wine and with villányi (Villány is kind of Hungary’s Barossa). I’m happy to say that it’s actually really nice! Continue reading
Exciting new wines to emerge from Hungary’s Mátra region
Keep an eye on Hungary’s Mátra wine region, some fascinating developments are taking place in this sleepy part of the country.
Bonacchi Chianti Riserva 2016
No love at first sight. But eventually I liked it, even if I’m not excited.
Special moment – opening a Wendouree Malbec 2010
A rarity. Wendouree wines are difficult to get even in their home, Australia, but in Europe it’s basically impossible. I found a few available bottles in a UK online shop many years ago and I’m glad I ordered some, possibly I will never be able to get more. This was my last bottle.
La Rasina Toscana Sangiovese 2020
I have had some disappointing chianti recently, then bumped into this. Now we are talking.
Supermarket wines: San Zenone Chianti 2020
One might expect that in most European countries there’s an abundance of basic Bordeaux and Chianti wines on the market, but Hungary is not flooded with these classic offers, unfortunately. But at least there is a good one out there, and it’s the Aldi version called San Zenone, current vintage is 2020. Continue reading