2018 Valibor Badacsonyi Budai, Hungary, Wine Review

This is a white wine from Hungary made from the obscure Budai Zöld grape. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has a (white) floral note with a bit of orange citrus. Medium bodied, slightly viscous. On the palate, this is lightly sweet with some botrytis. Notes of citrus. Good acidity. Moderate finish. A very pleasant and different wine that should be consumed soon. Nice on its own, this will work with lighter foods and would be nice with a spicy soup.

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2018

Current Price:

$21.00USD

2020 Pátzay Tégladomb, Hungary, Balaton, Badacsonyi, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

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B+

Current Price:

$8.00USD

This is a very nice, light Pinot Gris from Hungary. Pale green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has lemons and slight minerality. Light bodied. On the palate, the lemon comes thru with some green apples especially on the finish. This drinks well on its own and will work with lighter foods. It worked well with Tomato & Basil Soup at Callas Cafe in Budapest. Drink over the next year or two.

2022 Kreinbacher Juhfark Nagy-Somló Selection, Hungary, Wine Review

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2022

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12.5% Abv. This is grown on the slopes of a hill (Somlo) from a long extinct volcano in Hungary. This was made from whole bunch pressing an then fermented in a combination of stainless and wood. The result in an unusual, earthy white wine. Light to medium gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has grapefruits, lemons, and some salinity. Medium bodied. On the palate, there is a bit of alcohol sticking out but also fresh citrus and some minerality. More alcohol on the finish. The wine come in a screw cap and I don't think that helps the wine. It is a bit reductive and out of whac

2020 Bukolyi Marcell Organic Wines Köves Egri Csillag Superior, Hungary, Eger, Wine Review,

Vintage:

2020

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A-

Current Price:

$11.00USD

One of the best wines from Hungary I have tasted. Köves is the name of the vineyard. Egri Csillag means star of Eger which comes from a legend about the lights coming from the Watchman's Huts protecting Hungary from the Turks in the 17th century. This region has long been known for its reds known as Bulls Blood but apparently a few hundred years ago, the whites were more prominent. It is an organic blend of 60% Hárslevelű, and 40% Furmint. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is complex and perfumed. Spicy with wintergreen, alfalfa and gun powder. Medium bodied. On the palat

2021 Sauska Sárgamuskotály, Hungary, Tokaji, Wine Review

Vintage:

2021

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B+

Current Price:

$8.00USD

This is a dry wine made from the Sárgamuskotály (also known as Muscat à Petits Grains) in Hungary. Consumed at the Liz & Chain sky Rooftop bar in Budapest. Slivery/green/gold in color, clear and bright. It has an interesting nose of orange, mint, tarragon and acacia flowers. Light bodied with a slight viscosity. On the palate, this has nice lime notes with slight orange peel. Moderate acidity. Long finish. A refreshing wine at the end of a hot day. It drinks well on its own and will work well with lighter foods. Fried artichokes would work well.

2018 Affinitás Furmint, Hungary, Tokaji, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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A-

Current Price:

$18.00USD

This is a dry wine made from mostly Furmint in Hungary. It is actually a blend of 85% Furmint, 7% Hárslevelű, 5% Yellow Muscat and 3% Kabar. Pale golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has nice peach notes with a bit of a floral quality. Medium bodied with a slightly oily texture. On the palate, the peach comes thru with a strong but balanced acidity. Some depth. Tasty. Long finish. One of those wines that seems familiar but not quite. drink over the next couple of years. At under $20, it is a nice value and a strong buy for summer sipping on its own or with lighter foods.

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