Szent Donát Slikker Olaszrizling Single Vineyard Selection 2022 (Csopak)
What makes this wine special: A sip of the Balaton Uplands’ essence — the “true Csopak” style. The Slikker vineyard’s red sandstone and clay soils lend the wine their full mineral character and elegance.
Aroma & palate: Straw-yellow with greenish highlights. On the nose: quince, wild pear, chestnut, and a salty-mineral undertone. On the palate: full-bodied and creamy, with vibrant acidity and a long, mineral finish.
Winemaking highlights: Organic viticulture, short skin contact, gravity settling, and unfiltered bottling.
Serving suggestion: Serve at 8–10°C with grilled pike-perch, zander, fresh salads, or a light chicken risotto.
Mood: A summer afternoon on the terrace — easygoing conversations with friends and that unmistakable Balaton vibe.
Zsirai Középhegy Vineyard-Selected Tokaj Furmint 2022 (Tokaj)
What makes this wine special: Excellent value for money; the dry elegance of the Tokaj wine region, with a taut backbone and depth shaped by volcanic soils.
Aroma & palate: Pale golden colour; clean, crisp fruit with green apple, pear, quince, delicate floral notes, firm acidity, and volcanic minerality.
Winemaking highlights: Spontaneous fermentation; aged for 8 months on fine lees in medium-sized oak barrels.
Serving suggestion: Serve at 10–12°C with creamy poultry dishes, roast veal, or a plate of aged cheeses.
Mood: Focused, intellectual, and layered — perfect for special dinners and deeper conversations.
Vida Bonsai Old-Vine Kadarka 2022 (Szekszárd)
What makes this wine special: Kadarka’s fresh new face: amphora ageing, grapes from old vines, and a style that’s both concentrated and airy-elegant.
Aroma & palate: Light ruby red; red berry fruit, gentle spice, light and juicy with velvety tannins.
Winemaking highlights: Organic farming; amphora fermentation and ageing.
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14–16°C with paprika-based dishes, lecsó (Hungarian pepper-and-tomato stew), or goulash soup.
Mood: Nostalgic and story-driven — ideal for friendly get-togethers, Sunday lunch, and fish soup.
Steigler Premium Organic Blaufränkisch (Kékfrankos) 2020 (Sopron)
What makes this wine special: Sopron elegance with organic farming — vibrant, fruit-driven, and seriously characterful.
Aroma & palate: Deep ruby red; dark forest berries, rum-soaked sour cherry, dark chocolate, sweet barrel spices; full-bodied with a creamy texture and a long, spicy finish.
Winemaking highlights: Organic grapes; spontaneous fermentation; aged for 12 months in medium-sized Hungarian oak barrels.
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16–18°C with beef stew, roasted duck leg, or pasta dishes with wild mushrooms.
Mood: Dynamic, confident, and honest — made for serious dinners and relaxed evening wine time.
