2021 Sauska Villányi Rosé, Hungary, Wine Review

An inexpensive Rose made from Kékfrankos (Blaufrӓnkisch) with Merlot and Syrah. Tasted atthe High Note Sky Bar in Budapest, Hungary. Light salmon pink in color, clear and bright. The nose has strawberries with slight peach and watermelon. Light bodied. Refreshing on a warm evening. On the palate, flavors of peach and strawberries come thru. Dry. Moderate acidity. Solid finish. The bottle was quickly emptied. This drinks well on its own and worked well with light appetizers. Drink over the next year or two.

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B+

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Vintage:

2021

Current Price:

$7.00USD

2015 Sebestyén Szekszárdi Bikavér, Hungary, Szekszárd, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$21.00USD

Bikaver means Bull's Blood and is a red blend dating back at least to the 18th century. The name comes from the comments of the defeated Ottoman soldiers who saw the dark red wines the Hungarians were drinking. Today, they are having a rebirth of sorts. Always a blend, it must contain a minimum of 45% Kékfrankos and 5% Kadarka and no more than 40% of the grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot can be used. This one is 47% Kekfrankos, 27% Merlot, 10% Kadarka, 8% Cabernet Franc, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Sagrantino. 13% ABV. Ruby in color with purple swirls, mostly opaq

2018 Heiman Barbar Cuvee, Hungary, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is a blend of 35% Cabernet Franc, Porkoláb-völgy, 29% Merlot, Porkoláb-völgy, 25% Tannat, Bati Kereszt, and 11% Kékfrankos, Bati Kereszt. It was brought up in separate lots aged in wood and blended for bottling. Purple in color with ruby at the rim. The nose is nice with black cherries, black olives, tobacco and a bit of chocolate. Full bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this has a perception of sweetness but drinks dry. Black cherries, plums and slight spice notes. Nice finish. This has some depth and complexity. It drinks well on its own and will work wel

2017 Egervin Eger Egri Bikavér Bulls Blood, Hungary, Wine Review

Vintage:

2017

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Current Price:

$8.00USD

Bull's blood wines are blends, traditionally from northern Hungary. The name comes from the dubious story that says after the locals fought off the Ottoman's, the Ottomans said the people there were drinking dark red wine made from bull's blood which gave them strength. This made from the "500 year old" recipe as a blend of Kekfrankos, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Zweigelt. It drank nicely especially given its $12 price tag. Purple in color, with ruby swirls, mostly opaque and bright. The nose is dusty with plums and black cherries. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has tart che

2015 Weninger Soproni Steiner, Hungary, Sopron, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$50.00USD

From what is arguably one of the "Grand Cru" sites for red wine in Hungary. This is 100% Kekfrankos that is biodynamically grown. Purple in color with lighter ruby at the edges. Opaque and bright. The nose is earthy, slight barnyard with nice cherry fruit. On the palate, nice sour cherry fruit with medium tannins. Slight cough drop note. Slight forest floor. Long finish. This is complex and deep and also tasty. This seems like it has some upside and will improve over the next three to five years. Drink over the next ten to twelve. Certainly, this will work well with meat dishes

2019 Péter Wetzer Kékfrankos Peti Nat, Hungary, Sopron, Wine Review

Vintage:

2019

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Current Price:

$33.00USD

This is a sparkling wine bottled with a crown cap and made from Kekfrankos (Blaufrankish). It is unique. On popping the top, it took a few seconds and then foam started to gush out despite making sure the wine bottle has not been shaken. Very foamy. It has a vibrant electric ruby color, mostly clear if a bit cloudy. The foam is white medium sized bubbles with a slight cherry red hue. The nose is very tight with slight strawberries. More come out with air. On the palate, this reminds me of Faygo Red Pop that I drank as a kid. Others said Cherry Ne-Hi. It is not dry but not particul

2021 Sauska Villányi Rosé, Hungary, Wine Review

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