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Standout kékfrankos: Takler Szenta-Hegyi 2018
Takler, one of Hungary’s biggest name in red wines has been improving in recent years. Less oak, more freshness and definition. I like the results. Continue reading
Wines of the year: Heimann & Fiai Kadarka 2021
My Hungarian red wine of the year. I’m sure there are others that are more complex and score higher, but this is so exciting and new-wave. Continue reading
Carbonic cabernet franc – the nouveau red Bujdosó Libás 2022
Very few red wines are made in Hungary with carbonic maceration, the only well-known one is Vylyan’s Bogyólé. I’m a fan of such wines (just like of Beaujolais crus, which is kinda geeky stuff), I don’t think that they are junk or suitable only for beginners. Not at all. So I’m happy to see the category growing, and here is another good one, a cabernet franc from the southern bank of Lake Balaton. Continue reading
Supermarket wines – Lidl’s Corte alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2019
Supermarket wines – Lidl Médoc 2020
Supermarket wines: Lidl Macon-Villages 2020
Very affordable for a Burgundy, but a great value regardless of wine region. Continue reading
My favourite wines – Domaine Damien Bruneau Traditionnelle Rouge 2021
Welschriesling done well – St. Donát Csopak Hegybor 2020
I bought this bottle at the cellar door, when visited this great Csopak producer in July. I’m still impressed, I reckon this is one of the best olaszrizling (welschriesling) out there. Continue reading
Supermarket wines: Chateau Haut Redon Bordeaux Superieur 2019
I have probably written this many times, but again, Bordeaux is one of the best wine regions offering great value reds. Probably it’s the best, considering the volume of these wines and also the reliability – I’m rarely disappointed. This Chateau Haut Redon is proving the point.