Category Archives: Tokaji
What does a Master of Wine do?
An interview and tasting of Polish Pinot Noir I did for @AleWino in Poland. With @Izabela Kamińska Talking a bit about what I do as a Master of Wine
Posted in Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Kekfrankos, Macedonia, Master of Wine, Moldova, Opinion, Polish Wine, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, Tokaji, Uncategorized
Tagged balkans, Bulgaria, Central and Eastern Europe, Croatia, Master of Wine, MW, pinot noir, Polish Wine, Romania, wine
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The Wine Revolution in Central & Eastern Europe
An interview I did recently for Napa Valley Wine Academy , talking with Monika Bielka-Vescovi about how things have changed in these important wine countries.
Posted in Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Decanter, Hungary, Kekfrankos, Macedonia, Moldova, Opinion, Romania, Slovenia, The Wines of Bulgaria, Romania and Moldova, Tokaji, Uncategorized
Tagged Armenia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Furmint, Genetics, Hungary, Marjan Simcic, Master of Wine, MW, Napa Valley Wine Academy, Polish Wine, Szepsy, wine, winemaking
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Tokaji Today
This is a review/update of where the glorious wines of Tokaji are today , written for Meininger’s https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/glory-days https://www.drinks-today.com/wine/analysis/glory-days
Posted in Hungary, Meininger's Wine Business International, Opinion, Tokaji, Uncategorized
Tagged Aszu, Demeter Zoltan, Disznoko, Furmint, Gizella, Patricius, Royal Tokaji, Sauska, Szamorodni, Szepsy, wine, winemaking
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Hiding its light under a rock
Latest piece on 2018’s most exciting wine destination – Hungary, written for The Wine Society. https://www.thewinesociety.com/guides-wine-regions-hungary-2018?utm_source=list&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=latest_news_20180202&utm_content=cta_link3_b&LogValue=http://content.email.thewinesociety.com/?TDXnKKPCJu8JjCJBM6DyD2gLnHkENRatT&
Posted in Eger, Hungary, Kekfrankos, Opinion, The Wine Society, Tokaji, Uncategorized
Tagged bikaver, Furmint, Kekfrankos, Somló, Volcano
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A Breathtaking Harvest
2017 may be the opportunity Hungary has been waiting for. While so much of Western Europe was hit by late frost and hail, many producers in Hungary are reporting one of the best ever harvests. More here http://winehungary.co.uk/2017-harvest-in-hungary/
Knock on Wood
latest article. for Wine of Hungary newsletter, having a look at why Hungarian oak is so popular. http://winehungary.co.uk/knock-on-wood-hungarian-oak/
Posted in Hungary, Opinion, Tokaji, Wine Science
Tagged cooperage, Hungary, lactones, oak, quercus, quercus petraea, quercus robur, triterpenoids
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Two Decades of Tokaji – the history of a wine region in 20 glasses
“It’s been wonderful to participate in the renewal of the Tokaji region, and to see great Tokaji being made again” according to Christian Seely of AXA Millésimes, owners of Disznókő in Tokaj. Seely was in London for a fantastic and … Continue reading
Posted in Hungary, Tokaji, Uncategorized
Tagged Aszu, Disznoko, fermentation, Furmint, Harslevelu, Hungary, Puttonyos, Tokaji
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Hungary at the London Wine Fair
Anyone who is coming to the LWF this year is invited to come and discover more about Hungarian wine. I will be speaking at 12.30 on both Monday and Tuesday. there’s lots to discover for anyone looking for something different to … Continue reading
Posted in Hungary, Opinion, Tokaji, Uncategorized
Tagged Hungary, Kekfrankos, London Wine Fair, LWF, wine
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Tokaji – a walk on the dryside
Another one destined for China Wine News Tokaji a walk on the dry side Pictures are Istvan Szepsy – one of the greatest producers of dry wines in Tokaj and some Tokaj scenes
Posted in Hungary, Opinion, Tokaji, Uncategorized
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Tokaji at VinCe Budapest
Over 200 people came along to listen to our presentation on Tokaji from dry to sweet at the VinCE wine fair in Budapest in March. With fellow writers Elizabeth Gabay MW and Darrel Joseph Youtube video here
Botrytis cinerea – the Jekyll and Hyde fungus
And on the eve of heading to Hungary to talk Tokaji at VinCE in Budapest , here is my latest piece for The Wine Society blog on the Jekyll and Hyde nature of Botrytis cinerea
Posted in The Wine Society, Tokaji, Wine Science
Tagged Aszu, Hungary, Noble Rot, The Wine Society, Tokaji, VinCE
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Massive investment in Tokaj
Short news item on this on decanter.com http://www.decanter.com/news/wine-news/587926/tokaj-wine-region-to-get-330m-euro-investment
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