Why is Tokaj so special? Is it the soil, is it the climate or is it the grape varieties and the people? All these factors and much more (including the very technology used in making Tokaji) play an important role. While the expertise of winemakers can develop, grape varieties themselves can travel and even climate can change, one [...]
Hungary’s largest and most prestigious wine festival is happening from September 8th – 12th located in terraces of the Buda Castle Palace (Budavári Palota). The festival features over 1,000 wines from across the country and the world. Vistiors will have the opportinity to learn about the history of Hungarian wine making and meet renowned wine makers. Traditional Hungarian [...]
Hungary may not be the most well-known wine producing nation. However, it has certainly contributed to many apsects of wine and winemaking. Here are some facts about wine in Hungary. • Only three European languages have words for wine: Latin, Greek, and Hungarian. • Vines believed to be indigenous to the region were first cultivated [...]
If your a Hungarian wine connoisseur, you don’t want to miss this event! The 3rd annual VinAgora Wine Gala will be happening on July 3rd, 2010 in Budapest at the Applied Arts Museum. The all-day gala provides an opportunity for the public to taste the more than 500 wines entered into the VinAgora Wine Competition. After [...]
Compared to other wine producing countries, Croatia exports only a small amount of wines. However, this Mediterranean country of more than 4 million people is quickly gaining a reputation for its fine wines. Recently, the Croatian Institute of Viticulture and Enology has introduced the Protected Geographical Origin status for its wine (similar to the AOC standard in France). [...]
It was only a decade ago when Zoltan Szabo took his first job as a dishwasher at a local restaurant in Toronto. Having worked his way up through the restaurant and wine industry, he is now regarded as one of Canada’s top Sommelier’s with international experience. Zoltan has created and overseen many award winning wine programs for some of the finest [...]
Circo Vino is one of the newest wine importers in the United States to specialize in artisanal wines from unique terroirs. Their mission is to introduce great wine to the palates of America. Owned and operated by Sariya Jarasviroj Brown and Anne Zakin who are long time veterans of the wine industry, they have recently partnered with Austria’s award-wining Weingut [...]
Introduction Grüner Veltliner is a variety of grape grown primarily in Austria. The variety also grows in a few other countries, such as Hungary, the Czech Republic and most recently the United States but is most closely associated with Austria, where it has been cultivated since Roman times. Its name literally translates as the “green grape from the [...]
The 30th annual London International Wine Fair will be happening from May 18th – May 20th. During the LIWF, five Austrian wine seminars will be conducted by wine writer Darrel Joseph, who specializes in the wines and wine regions of Austria. The seminar’s include “Grüner Veltliner – an Austrian tour de force” ,” Austria’s Remarkable [...]
Looking to sample some of the best Austrian wines? The Austrian Wine Marketing Board and the Austrian Trade Commission invite you to participate in Austria Uncorked, an unlimited wine tasting featuring wines from over 80 Austrian wineries. The first tasting takes place at 1 Fort Mason Officers Club in San Francisco, on Monday, May 3rd from [...]
