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Hungary’s furmint seems to be having a bit of a moment. You may not have heard of it yet

When it comes to Hungarian wines, it’s Tokaji that pops in mind. However there is so

Vylyan Kékfrankos 2012 won a Gold medal and Vylyan Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 won a Silver m

Wine That Can Only Be Born Here – We are eager to share the excitement, values and c

We hit the road to Tokaj once again. Although we knew there was little wine made in the vi

Nimrod Kovács is, first and foremost a businessman. Following a successful career in the

by Elizabeth Gabay MW The Hungarian variety Furmint is probably best known as being the on

This September the 25th Wine Festival took place in Buda Castle, Budapest. Whilst connoi

by Caroline Gilby MW Hungarians love their wine, each drinking around 30 litres every year

by Elizabeth Gabay MW The variety Kadarka has similarities to Pinot Noir; with bright sour

by Elizabeth Gabay MW It is hard to imagine today, when looking at the impressive cellars

András Horkay – Dip WSET Tokaj is Hungary’s best-known and most prestigious wine

by Elizabeth Gabay MW One of the results of war and Communism in Hungary, has been the bre

by Caroline Gilby MW There is probably more Hungarian wine sold in the UK than most consum

by Caroline Gilby MW Hungary is a mosaic of fascinating grapes, many uniquely Hungarian an

Interview with Christopher Donaldson MW of Royal Tokaj Tokaj is the most well known out of

What was your biggest surprise about Hungarian wines? Having been brought up with Bulls Bl

St Andrea and Gere Attila by Elizabeth Gabay MW While on the surface a post about summer r

The current wine cellar collection in UK Lidl stores features 15 Hungarian wines ranging f

After a fairly extensive mooch around Central and Eastern Europe we’re delighted to be l

by Joe Fattorini What do you suggest to the cautious who want to play safe? The dinner hos

by Caroline Gilby MW Central Europe’s most important red grape grows under many guises.

SITT, September 2017 1. Gere Attila, Olaszrizling 2016: Pretty and light, but some charact

Wine, for all its glamour, is a direct agricultural product. Winemakers have one chance a

An open discussion with Hungarian producers on defining their own style and where to next

ROVINHUD is a charity event, very close to the heart of Hungarians in Transylvania, a part

by Peter McCombie MW József Bock is a solidly built, jovial man who was one of the pionee

by Peter McCombie MW Bull’s Blood aka Egri Bikaver is a name that for some might tri

From 18th to 20th March 33 Hungarian wineries, exclusive masterclasses, a walk-in tasting

by Caroline Gilby Sisters Petra and Kata Zsirai inherited this winery from their father Cs

by Elizabeth Gabay Doing a tasting of wines from all around Hungary at 67 Pall Mall, acidi

by Rebecca Palmer There comes a time when you need a grown-up relationship. For a while, C

Privacy Policy INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Wines of Hungary UK Privacy Policy. Wines of Hu

by Elizabeth Gabay MW Every region in Hungary, apart from maybe Tokaj, makes rosé wine. A

by Lilla O’Connor 50 countries, 15000 wines entered makes the IWC one of the biggest

by Caroline Gilby MW It takes at least a century to grow an oak tree from acorn to harvest

by Elizabeth Gabay MW and Lilla O’Connor Now that more and more Hungarian wines are

by Elizabeth Gabay MW Egri Bikavér, known to many as Bull’s Blood, is the traditional r

A summary of the Wines of Hungary UK June trip including winery profiles visited in June 2

by Elizabeth Gabay MW The wine region of Somló, to the north west of Lake Balaton, covers

Harvest Report from Hungary Vintage 2018 is going to be an outstanding one, with higher ab

Caroline Gilby MW About the Masterclass Just as wine is endlessly complex, so is oak with

Elizabeth Gabay MW Jozsef Bock’s family has cultivated vineyards in Villány, in souther

People describing themselves as Heroes of Good Taste would normally (and rightfully) recei

by Peter McCombie MW Villány Cabernet Franc has traditionally enjoyed elite rather than m

Tokaj is full of treasure, just like Sanzon Tokaj – a small boutique winery in the

by Elizabeth Gabay MW Elizabeth Gabay had visited the Heimann winery in Szekszárd many ti

Visit Us At SITT (Table 27) Hungarian wines, with a great selection of Furmint. In 2019 Wi

Going to ProWein? Come and Taste with Us Just as #furmintfebruary19 soon comes to an end,

By Caroline Gilby MW  One of the features that defines a great grape variety is its abili

This month we were celebrating Furmint, Hungary’s flagship grape variety. First time eve

By Elizabeth Gabay MW The subject of women in wine is often raised in terms of both the pe

Hungary in 2019 has put in, yet again an impressive appearance at ProWein. Over 40 winerie

by Elizabeth Gabay MW Bikavér, which means bull’s blood in Hungarian, has nothing to do

Back in January this year a new Hungarian blend was in the making. The very new Society’