I could not name many Hungarian Kékfrankos wines from the last one year that I liked so much, perhaps just one or two. A new producer to be watched for sure!
Must try Hungarian Kékfrankos: Zachár 2018 from Sopron
Ujvari Olaszrizling 2019
When thinking about young gun Hungarian winemakers, the name that immediately comes to my mind is Vivien Ujvári. She has been making standout dry and sweet whites at Barta in Tokaj, since she joined them in 2016, and by standout I mean the very best that have ever been made in the wine region – I could only recall a few early vintages of Zoltán Demeter and Szepsy that match them, and a few recent vintages of hidden gem Attila Orsolyák. Vivien’s family has a vineyard at lake Balaton, from which they just released their first wine, an Olaszrizling. Continue reading
Classleader: Ernst Triebaumer Blaufrankisch Ried Gemärk 2017
The best Austrian Blaufrankisch under 15 Euros, from the bunch I tried recently. Highly recommended.
A favorite of mine: Cote Mas Rouge 2019
Super, super little red from Languedoc. It’s the rare case when I’m 100% satisfied with a wine.
Tesco’s pretty South African Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Feiler Artinger Blaufränkisch Ried Ruster Umriss 2015
Current vintage is a five-year-old one – it’s getting close to what’s called a museum release in Australia. It’s indeed ready to drink. Continue reading
Bonny Doon Vineyard “Le Cigare Volant” 2018
I think my first Bonny Doon wine. A producer that has been on my “must try” list for ages…
Schiefer Blaufränkisch Burgenland 2017
Austrian Blaufrankisch seems to be bottled mostly in Bordeaux bottles. That might be an indication of the wine style, so for my recent order (from Weinshop24) I rather looked for Burgundy shaped bottles – and in the case of this entry level red from Schiefer it worked out quite well I would say.
Oakmonsters – Chateau Saintayme 2016
When oak takes over. This is not what I hope from a red Bordeaux. Continue reading
Pretty Kékfrankos: Gobri 2018
Such an interesting Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch) from Gobri, this promising new producer in Mátra.