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World class sweet Tokaji – Barta Öreg Király Late Harvest 2018

Image ~ February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi

Since winemaker Ujvári Vivien is in charge at Tokaj producer Barta, the wines are reaching new highs. This late harvested Furmint is just as impressive as it’s dry version from the same vineyard.  Continue reading →

As good as a Tokaji – Gobri Late harvest Muscat 2017 from Mátra

Image ~ February 1, 2021 ~ Zoltán Németi
Photo: garazsborok.hu
What a shame that dessert wines are not fashionable these days – this is a category which Hungary excels in. Even outside Tokaj, just look at this late harvest Muscat from Mátra producer Gobri.

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Great Tokaji Szamorodnis on the market #3 – The World Class Balassa Bomboly Szamorodni 2017

Image ~ January 16, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
The winner of our recent Szamorodni blind tasting. Took the first place for all the three tasters, and got the same high scores, too. It’s in a completely different class, everything else looked a simple drink in comparison, except the Gizella.

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