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Interview With Koch Winery Co-Winemaker Gustavo
Just a couple of hours south of Budapest lies the Hajós–Baja wine region, a sun-soaked corner of the Great Hungarian Plain where innovation and tradition meet in the cellars of Koch Winery. During my visit, I had the chance to explore their impressive state-of-the-art facility and sit down with Gustavo, co-winemaker alongside owner Csaba Koch.…
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Zelna Winery Interview
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of interviewing Barna Barabás, head winemaker and co-founder of Zelna Winery, while he showed me around the estate in Balatonfüred. Located on the northern shore of Lake Balaton, just under two hours by car from Budapest, Balatonfüred is one of Hungary’s most charming wine towns and home to…
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Racz Lilla Interview
During one of her recent visits to Budapest for a tasting, I managed to steal a few precious minutes with Rácz Lilla: winemaker, storyteller, and one of the driving forces behind sparkling wine in Villány. Situated in the southernmost part of Hungary, near the Croatian border, Villány is one of the country’s warmest and most…
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Pelle Winery: The Keepers of Tokaj’s Bubbles
Nestled in Hungary’s prestigious Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, Pelle Pince (Hungarian for Winery or more specifically Cellar) is a boutique, family-run winery making waves with its elegant sparkling wines. Since its inception in 2007, the winery has been committed to authenticity. While the Tokaj region is globally renowned for its sweet Tokaji Aszú wines, László and…
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Söptei’s Bubori Blanc: Your Bubbly Best Friend
Of course, we all love a good bottle of Champagne or Metodo Classico. But, are we always keen on buying or opening one when there’s not a special occasion to celebrate? If you love bubbles and want to enjoy a bottle without guilt or breaking the bank, Söptei Zsolt has the perfect solution for you!…
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Bubbles from Balaton: The Perfect Summer Wine
Summer is on its way and what better spot to sip a beautifully chilled glass of bubbles? Well, here in Hungary, Lake Balaton is the place to be! …let’s start with some Geography At 591 square kilometres, it is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. The Balaton wine region is one of the 6…
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The Renaissance of Hungarian Bubbles
An introduction to the sparkling wines in Hungary I still remember the first glass of Hungarian sparkling I had ever had. We have to go back roughly 10 years, around 2014. It was a Hungaria Extra Dry ‘The Blue Label’ I had at the Gay Hussar, a renowned Hungarian restaurant back in London that is…
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