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Supermarket wines: Chateau Teleki Villányi Franc 2017

Image ~ January 20, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
Such a classic Hungarian red. Widely distributed in the country, you can find it in many supermarkets, and I remember tasting it from the early 2000s. But I’m quite sure it was already made in 1997 – that would not be long history in France, but it is in Hungary.

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Supermarket wines – Günzer Syrah 2020, Villány

Image ~ January 10, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
The first syrah plantings in Villány date back to the early 2000s if I’m not mistaken, and the variety is still not widespread in the region. Yet there are quite cheap and affordable bottlings around, like this one, available at 5 Euros in Auchan.

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New wave Hungarian red: Vylyan Vörös Variáció 2021

Image ~ January 5, 2023 ~ Zoltán Németi
Villány is probably still the most famous red wine region in Hungary. It’s not the most innovative, one could add, though. But here is a red which I would label as new wave, and it’s quite nice.

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Standout kékfrankos: Takler Szenta-Hegyi 2018

Image ~ December 27, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

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

Image ~ December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

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 →

Nouveau time: Vylyan Bogyólé 2020

Image ~ December 11, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi
The most well-known Hungarian nouveau style red. I cannot remember a poor release, and the 2022 again delivers.

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One of a kind: Petrény Zinfandel 2018

Image ~ December 1, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

Quite possibly the first Hungarian zinfandel (a.k.a. primitivo) ever on shelves. An interesting wine, not the blockbuster you would expect. Continue reading →

One more csókaszőlő on the horizon!

Image ~ November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

Just a micro batch, but there is now one more csókaszőlő red wine on the market, joining the very few others that exist today. Szentesi József, Vylyan, St. Andrea and Bussay are the producers who already released such variety (I might miss a name or two), and now you can taste one from Kovács András and Tóth Kinga, if you are lucky enough – it’s extremely limited. Continue reading →

Supermarket wines: Eszterbauer Tanyamacska Kékfrankos 2020

Image ~ October 26, 2022 ~ Zoltán Németi

Eszterbauer is one of my favourite Szekszárd producers, and their entry level reds are rarely disappointing. Even though 2020 doesn’t seem to be the best vintage for them.

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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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Budapest, Hungary. Wine blogging since 2010 – in Hungarian, at Művelt Alkoholista. Until now.

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