Archive for September, 2010

Sep 20 2010

Days on the Buda castle, the wine festival continues– part two

Published by under Hungarian Wine

Day two, when the rain never stopped. Zero tolerance, beware! Where God left his hat – the big Somló + vintage chart. New impact in Mór, exciting. Grapes are more important then “terroir”?! From Tokaj to Tokaj, finishing with the best wine!

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Sep 15 2010

Days on the Buda castle, a Borfesztival – part one

Published by under Hungarian Wine

Tasting wines from Eger the Demeter winery. Discovering Olaszrizling and the possibility it might be better in the Badacsony region as Rajnai. Or is it down to the clones and wine making techniques? Visiting the Carpathian basins’ wine region, going back to big Hungary. Finishing up with some exciting spirits, Brill Spirit House.

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Sep 14 2010

Tannat and Co, the gorgeous reds of Uruguay

Published by under Uruguay Wine

It seems that Brazil might become a key market for the wines of Uruguay. Considering there is much less vitis vinifera planted for quality wine but also the commercial relationship regarding the exported goods. Yet I also believe in the strong domestic market as the local consumption is high (over 30 litres / capita) and increasing number of good restaurant, matching Tannat & Co with the fantastic food. Montevideo the centre of the wine making is also close to Buenos Aires the Argentinean capital (closer then Mendoza).

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