A single vineyard dry Furmint from newcomer Tokaj producer Montium, and the first commercially available vintage if I’m not mistaken. It was shining after release, I remember it winning one of our blind tasting at that time (as one of the least expensive white of the lineup) – but the glory days have passed too quickly. Continue reading
Not your usual South-African red wine, lot’s of interest here. Crisp, fresh character, a sign of a cool(ish) climate – there is something Blaufrankisch- or Barbera-like in it. Juicy, light in tannins, easy to drink, though a bit sweet & sour to taste and a tad hot in the finish. My only concern is the dreaded burnt rubber aroma, which marks it so heavily that I’m afraid it’s a dealbreaker for most consumers.
Raised in stainless steel tanks, released early, this is a charming wine from one of Hungary’s pioneer winemakers of the modern era, Bálint Losonci. Continue reading
A Beaujolais – what else to begin with on this site. It’s not a Cru, nothing for the geeks now, “just” a Nouveau. Which might offer just as much enjoyment as many of the noble cousins, and that’s the case here.