Hungary

This is made from 100% Hárslevelű grapes in hungary.  It is considered a "Natural Wine".  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has some floral tones and also a bit of apricot.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, this is clean with a bit of peach and minerals.  Very light on its feet with lots of energy.  Clean finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  It would work well with a plaate of pasta with garlic and cheese.  drink over the next couple years.  

This was better than expected.  The grape is Kekfrankos which is also known as Blaufrankish.  Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright.  The nose has just a bit of funk, but also cherries, sour cherries, slight tobacco, and black pepper.  Medium bodied.  Light to medium tannins.  Good acidity.  On the palate, flavors of cherries, sour cherries, slight asphalt and an interesting "saw dust" note that is not oak.  This is really an interesting and tasty wine.  Nothing profound perhaps but good enough to demand some respect in the glass.  Nice on its own, this would be better with food.  Paprikas

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

This is a nice, solid Cabernet Franc from Hungary.  Varietally correct and fairly priced.  Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, tobacco, green bell pepper and spice.  Medium bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, black cherries with some tobacco and a slight green note.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with food.  A nice wine to pair with stuffed pepper.  Drink over the next few years.  

Blue label.  Always a treat to taste Tokaji, one the great historic dessert wines.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has peaches, apricots and simple syrup. Full bodied and viscous.  Good acidity to counter the sweetness.  The palate has orange rind, apricots, and slight minty note.  Long finish with a slight bitter (orange rind) quality that works well.  It went well with slightly sweet cookies.  This will drink well for another twenty years.  

This was purchased in the summer of 2022 in Budapest.  It was opened at a local Hungarian restaurant.  Very nice showing.  Golden in color with a tinge of red, clear and bright.  The nose is great with honey, apricots, Crème brûlée, and a slight floral note.  Full bodied.  Viscous.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is deep and complex.  Nots of apricots, honey, slight brown sugar and spice.  Long finish.  Delicious.  This was great on its own and works well with Hungarian Tortes.  Drink over the next twenty years.  

This excellent white wine from Hungary is 100% Olaszrizling grapes that were barrel fermented.  Light golden yellow in color, clear and bright.  The nose has apples, slight grapefruits and a hint of nuttiness.  Medium bodied.  Creamy texture.  On the palate, this is tasty.  Notes of apples and slight almonds on the finish.  This is very food friendly and would work well with stuffed peppers.  Drink over the next couple of years.  

This is a blend of Furmint, Hárslevelű, Leányka, and Cserszegi Fűszeres, four white varietals.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has  a nice minerality with a bit of peaches.  Medium bodied.  On the palate, this is past prime but still some peach fruit.  Moderate finish.  If you own a bottle, drink up.  Better with food at this point.  A nice wine with chicken paprikash.  

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.  

Purchased in Budapest this summer.  Golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is mild but nice.  Aromas of ground cherries and slight dill.  Interesting.  Viscous texture.  On the palate, much more intensity than the nose.  Ground cherries and peaches.  Good acidity.  Long finish.  Tasty.  This should drink well for another ten years.  It is great on its own and would work well with an apricot or peach pastry for dessert.