I could not name many Hungarian Kékfrankos wines from the last one year that I liked so much, perhaps just one or two. A new producer to be watched for sure!
Must try Hungarian Kékfrankos: Zachár 2018 from Sopron
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Ujvari Olaszrizling 2019
When thinking about young gun Hungarian winemakers, the name that immediately comes to my mind is Vivien Ujvári. She has been making standout dry and sweet whites at Barta in Tokaj, since she joined them in 2016, and by standout I mean the very best that have ever been made in the wine region – I could only recall a few early vintages of Zoltán Demeter and Szepsy that match them, and a few recent vintages of hidden gem Attila Orsolyák. Vivien’s family has a vineyard at lake Balaton, from which they just released their first wine, an Olaszrizling. Continue reading
Pretty Kékfrankos: Gobri 2018
Such an interesting Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch) from Gobri, this promising new producer in Mátra.
As good as a Tokaji – Gobri Late harvest Muscat 2017 from Mátra
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.
Kerekes Syrah 2018
Syrah has good potential in Hungary in my opinion, but this one is not there yet to prove my theory, unfortunately. Continue reading
Like a Hungarian Grüner Veltliner: Bakonyi Csavargó 2019
Not a pure Grüner Veltliner actually as it’s blended with some local grapes (30% Hárslevelű, 10% Olaszrizling and 10% Királyleányka), but it speaks the GrüVe language for sure.
Good entry level Kékfrankos: Koch 2017
Let’s forget how ridiculous is to call a 3€ wine “premium”… this is very basic of course but it’s good for what it is. Continue reading
Minimal intervention Kékfrankos: réka.koncz A Change of Heart 2019
A newcomer to the Hungarian wine scene. You can tell from the eye-catching design that it’s a low intervention wine – and it tastes like that indeed.
Koch Frisch Kadarka 2018
Liked this Kadarka at a public tasting a few months ago, so wanted to try it at home. Continue reading
Something unusual – Toronyi Kadarka 2016
Late harvest Kadarka, made from Botrytized grapes is not uncommon in Hungary. But it’s not the reason the Toronyi 2016 from Szekszárd is so interesting. Continue reading