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The Brotherhood of the Volcanoes, Tokaj-Hegyalja
[ 0 ] August 31, 2010

The Brotherhood of the Volcanoes, Tokaj-Hegyalja

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 [...]

The Budapest International Wine Festival
[ 0 ] August 31, 2010

The Budapest International Wine Festival

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 [...]

Hungarian Wine Facts
[ 0 ] July 20, 2010

Hungarian Wine Facts

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 [...]

VinAgora Wine Gala
[ 0 ] June 28, 2010

VinAgora Wine Gala

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 [...]

Croatian Wines: Varietals to Know
[ 2 ] June 22, 2010

Croatian Wines: Varietals to Know

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). [...]

Interview with Sommelier Zoltan Szabo
[ 1 ] June 3, 2010

Interview with Sommelier Zoltan Szabo

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 [...]

Interview with Wine Importer Circo Vino
[ 0 ] June 1, 2010

Interview with Wine Importer Circo Vino

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 [...]

Wachau, Lower Austria
[ 2 ] May 21, 2010

Grüner Veltliner – Austria’s Signature White Wine

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 [...]

Austrian Wine Seminar at London International Wine Fair
[ 0 ] May 6, 2010

Austrian Wine Seminar at London International Wine Fair

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 [...]

Austria Uncorked: Wine Sampling Event
[ 0 ] April 27, 2010

Austria Uncorked: Wine Sampling Event

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 [...]

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