Sep
20
2010
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!
Sep
15
2010
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.
Sep
14
2010
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).