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Szentesi Laska 2020

Image ~ February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
The first review of a laska on this blog! This black grape was planted in Hungary in the past but then disappeared, and of course it’s József Szentesi who brought it back for us. In 2020 it produced a wine that holds great promise for the future.

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Grapes never tasted – Szentesi Kék Bajor 2020

Image ~ October 10, 2022October 10, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi
Kék bajor is another almost extinct Hungarian grape variety József Szentesi is trying to bring back to life. According to him, it gives lighter wines. This is not the first vintage, but I’m not sure if it was ever released on the market – this 2020 is now available to buy.

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Szentesi Tihanyi Kék 2019

Image ~ November 12, 2021August 20, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi
A wine that I started to follow a few years ago – Szentesi Tihanyi Kék. Such an exciting and exotic wine, I can’t get bored of it.

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Jamie Goode's Wine Blog Australian Wine Reviews Barolista
Thomas Girgensohn's australian wine reviews

About me

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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