BOCK WINERY (Villány Region)

Capella Cuvée ~ Made only in expceptional viantage years, this is a a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (35%) and Cabernet Franc (65%), mellowed for 24 months in new Hungarian oak barrels. This wine is full of chewy tannins, long taste of silky chocolate, with plenty of structure.

Cuvée Barrique ~ The winery’s flagship is a Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, aged 18 months in small oak barrels.  Flavors and aromas of tobacco, leather, chocolate and hints of wood characterize this wine. Will reward long cellaring.  2,500 cases made annually.

Royal Cuvée ~ An innovative blend of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, it is a wine in which the robust austerity of the cabernet is balanced by the playful acids and easy touch of the pinot. This wine is aged 18 months in new oak barrels. 2,500 cases per year.

Ermitage Cuvée ~ A funky blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Kékfrankos, and Portugieser, which is mellowed 14 months in large and small oak barrels. A lightbodied wine perfect for summer grilling.  5,800 cases per year.

Kékfrankos ~ (Pron: cake-fron-koash).  Also known as Blaufrankisch and Lemberger, this is Hungary’s signature red grape varietal, and is the country most widely planted with this varietal. This is a light-bodied wine with bright acids, and cracked pepper spiciness that is characteristic to the varietal.   Goes well with a variety of grilled meats and poultry.  3,300 cases per year.

Hárslevelu ~ (Pron: Harsh-level-oo).  A white Hungarian varietal, this is light bodied, floral boquet, with some acidity.  A good white wine to match with a variety of light fish dishes, this is a perfect summer wine.  3,300 cases per year.

Rose Cuvée ~ A traditional-style dry rose, this wine is a blend of the Kékfrankos, Portugieser, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc varietals.  This dry, fruity wine has bright acidity, and works well with salads, grilled meats and poultry.  8,400 cases per year.

GERE WINERY (Villány Region)

Solus Merlot ~ One of Hungary’s “cult wines,“ this is 100% Merlot, made exclusively from the grapes of the Kopár vineyard, and matured 16 months in new oak barrels.  This wine has considerable character and body, with a ruby red color, alluring and harmonious aromas, and a long finish. Capable of long ageing.  250 cases are made only in exceptional vintages. 

Kopar Cuvée ~ A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot, this wine is made only in excellent vintages with the hand-selected grapes from the Kopár, Csillagvölgy, and Konkoly vineyards. Its aromas are discrete but persistent with notes of chestnut, Italian cappuccino, and a range of fruits. It has a round palate, nice texture, and a silky aftertaste.  This wine is aged 20 months in small oak barrels, and is capable of a long cellar life.  3,300 cases made per year.

Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique ~ An exceptional example of this grape‘s capability, its deep ruby color is permeated with shades of violet. Exuberant aromas of blackberry, currant, wild berries, with a note of wood are present in this wine. Firm, yet delicate, tannins and smooth flavors characterize the wine. Barrique-aged for eighteen months.  10,000 cases made.

MALATINSZKY WINERY (Villány Region)

Cabernet Franc Unfiltered Series ~ The winery‘s flagship wine is one of the finest examples of this grape’s potential in Hungary.  This wine is a fruit bomb framed by an elegance and massive structure, with aromas and flavors of berries, plums, currant, and subtle hints of oak.  This wine  is capable of long cellaring.  500 cases made per year.

Chardonnay Noblesse Series ~ A beautiful wine, with aromas of fruit, mineral, honey, and dried herbs.  Loads of green melon and pear notes on the palate kick into high gear framed by a racy acidity, turning rich and opulent with a long aftertaste.  500 cases made per year.

Cabernoir Noblesse Series ~ This is a fascinating blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Pinot Noir. A robust wine with solid tannins and acidity, it is softened at the edges by the Pinot Noir.  A flexible wine that works well with a variety of foods.

PATRICIUS WINERY (Tokaj Region)

Tokaj Aszú 6 Puttonyos Bendecz-Dulo 2000 ~ A wonderful, first growth single vineyard bottling. Majestic and smooth in the glass, with fragrance of peach and exotic spices.  The boquet is concentrated and full, with mouth filling flavors.  Residual sugar: 180 g/l.

Tokaj Aszú 6 Puttonyos 2000 ~ This and concentrated, this aszu wine already boasts ripe frangrances of exotic fruit mixed with notes of honey.  Its balanced acidity and residual sugar make it pleasant to drink today.  Pair with heavy cheeses or rich deserts, or even a good cigar. Residual sugar:  175 g/l.

Tokaj Aszú 5 Puttonyos 2000 ~ Aromas and flavors of apricot and peach.  Well balanced acidity, sugar and alcohol combine in a smooth structure that is easy to drink.  A great match for Foie Gras.  Residual sugar:  138 g/l.

Tokaj Aszú 4 Puttonyos 2000 ~ Pleasant aromas and flavors of botrysized fruit and berries.  This is an easy going wine that can be enjoyed on its own, or with light deserts.  Residual sugar:  117 g/l. 

Dry Furmint ~ The furmint is a true varietal, and is often the major component in the sweet Tokaj wines.  This dry wine is light bodied, with abundant notes of green fruits and grasses on the nose and palate.  A wonderful accompaniment to light salads and fish.

WENINGER WINERY (Sopron Region)

Spern Steiner Kékfrankos Selection ~ Concentrated aromas of berries characterize this dark red wine. Notes of moss, tobacco, cigar box, are also discernible. It is very juicy on the palate, with enormous concentration of silky tannins, and a finish that is long, graceful and complex.

Frettner Cuvée ~ A cuvée of Syrah, Kékfrankos, and Merlot grapes sourced from the Frettner vineyard.  The nose exhibits fine toasty aromas with notes of black cherries, blackberries, and cassis. On the palate a delicate fruit flavor with notes of clove and cinnamon.

Kékfrankos ~ This wine exhibits a complex ripe nose, with mineral notes and classic spiciness. Supple on the palate with nicely integrated tannins.

WENINGER & GERE WINERY (Villány Region)

Cabernet Franc Selection ~ A deep ruby color, matched by an intense, rich and long-lasting bouquet, this wine shows an exuberant and spicy aroma and taste. It spends eighteen months in new barrique barrels.  840 cases made only in excellent vintages.