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Highly individual – the 2020 edition of Tihanyi Kék, the ancient Hungarian variety, from Szentesi József

Image ~ November 19, 2025 ~ Zoltán Németi

It’s rare, it’s special – this is tihanyi kék, one of a bunch of almost extinct Hungarian varieties. I’m happy to review the 2020 here, after the 2018 and 2019. Even though I tasted this variety quite a few times, it blew me away again – it is that distinct.

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Affordable red burgundy to buy: Domaine des Remparts Irancy Les Cailles 2022

Image ~ May 10, 2024 ~ Zoltán Németi
At 18,38€ this is still a very affordable burgundy and I had no big expectations to be honest. But then I was blown away by the beauty of the wine… buy until stock last!

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Pretty midweek red from Sardegna – Santadi Antigua, Monica di Sardegna 2017

Image ~ March 27, 2020April 5, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi
I probably never tasted any wines made from Sardinia’s local grape variety, Monica. This one called Antigua and made by Santadi is quite pretty, I would be happy to drink this with or without food.

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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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