Hungary: The Etyek Budai region
In this post we explore the Etyek Budai wine region in Hungary.
Awesome places to drink Hungarian wine in Budapest?
In this post, we explore three of the great wine bars in Budapest.
Great wine experiences in Budapest
In this post we explore some of the best wine experiences available in Budapest.
Awesome and fun wine Events you’ll love in Hungary part 1
In this post we explore some of the wine events in Hungary.
Eger, Hungary – The Valley of the Beautiful Woman
In this post we explore the Valley of the Beautiful Woman in Eger, Hungary.
The sweet wines of Tokaj, Hungary
In this post we explore the various methods of making a sweet Tokaj wine.
Hungary: The Villány region
In this post we explore the Villány wine region in Hungary.
Hungary: The Badacsony Region
In this post we explore the Badacsony wine region in Hungary.
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Bock, Villány
This post looks at the Bock winery, one of the amazing wine places I visited...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Maul Zsolt Pincészete, Villány
This post looks at the Maul Zsolt Pincészete, one of the amazing cellars I visited...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Vinatus, Villány
This post looks at the Vinatus restaurant, one of the amazing wine places I visited...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Sauska, Villány
This post looks at the Sauska cellar and restaurant, one of the amazing cellars I...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Szemes, Villány
This post looks at the Szemes cellar, one of the amazing cellars I visited on...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Petrény cellar, Eger
This post looks at the Petrény cellar, one of the great drinking locations I visited...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Kovács Nimród Winery Eger
This post looks at the Kovács Nimród Winery, one of the great wineries I visited...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Labirintus Étterem Szentendre
This post looks at the Labirintus Étterem, one of the drinking spots I visited on...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Vértes Birtok – pincészet Etyek (City & Wine tour)
This post looks at the Vértes Birtok - pincészet winery, one of the wineries I...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Optimus Etyek (City & Wine tour)
This post looks at the Optimus winery, one of the wineries I visited on the...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – ZOAD Pincészet és borterasz Etyek (City & Wine tour)
This post looks at the ZOAD Pincészet winery, one of the wineries I visited on...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Buzál-Mórocza Pincészet Etyek (City & Wine tour)
This post looks at the Buzál-Mórocza Pincészet winery, one of the wineries I visited on...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Nádas Borműhely Etyek (City & Wine tour)
This post looks at the Nádas Borműhely winery, one of the wineries I visited on...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Vizi Pincészet Etyek (City & Wine tour)
This post looks at the Vizi Pincészet, one of the wineries I visited on the...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Budapest Wine Festival
This post looks at the Budapest Wine Festival, one of the festivals I visited on...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – St Andrea Winery, Eger
This post looks at the St Andrea winery in Eger, one of the most exclusive...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Bolyki Winery, Eger
This post looks at the Fata winery in Badacsonytomaj, one of the great wineries I...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Fata winery, Badacsonytomaj
This post looks at the Fata winery in Badacsonytomaj, one of the great wineries I...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Válibor winery, Badacsonytomaj
This post looks at the Válibor winery in Badacsonytomaj, one of the great wineries I...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Balaton Gourmet and Wine Festival (Veszprém)
This post looks at the Balaton Gourmet and Wine Festival in Veszprém, one of the...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Doblo Wine Bar, Budapest
This post looks at the Doblo Wine Bar in Budapest, one of the pivotal locations...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Tasting Table Budapest
This post looks at Tasting Table Shop and Restaurant in Budapest, one of the pivotal...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Wine the Gap wine bar Budapest
This post looks at the amazing Wine the Gap wine bar in Budapest, one of...
Hungarian Wine Challenge – Wines list
The Hungarian Wine Challenge complete wine list
What is Aszú?
What is Aszú, where does it come from and what makes it what it is?
The grapes in Aszú
Which grape varieties can go into Aszú and what do they each bring to the...
How Aszú is made
How is Aszú produced and what methods are used to make the different styles?
Buying and enjoying Aszú
How to buy, store, serve and enjoy Aszú.
Part one: What is wine?
What is wine? In this post we explore the question of what wine is, what...
Part two: Where does wine get its colour?
A post dedicated to exploring where wines get their colour from.
Part three: Where does wine get is flavour?
In this post we explore where the flavours come from in wine.
Part four: How white wine is made
In this post we explore how white wine goes from grape to glass.
Part five: How red wine is made
In this post we explore the various processes of making red wine
Hungary: The Etyek Budai region
In this post we explore the Etyek Budai wine region in Hungary.
Part six: How rosé wine is made
In this post we explore the main three methods of making rose wine.
Part Seven: How sparkling wine is made
In this post we explore how the bubbles get into a sparkling wine.
Part eight: How to store wine
In this post we explore how to store you wine to minimise the possibility of...
Part nine: How to serve and taste wine
In this post we explore how to serve and taste wine.
Part Ten: Where wine is made
In this post we explore where in the world wine comes from and why.
Part Eleven: About corks
In this post we look at corks, different types, how they are made and what...
Part Twelve: About wine bottles
In this post we explore the wine bottle, sizes, shapes and why they are that...
Grapes Varieties: Chardonnay
In this post we explore the prolific Chardonnay grape.
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
In this post we explore the fresh and zingy Sauvignon Blanc grape.
Grape varieties: Pinot Grigio
In this post we explore the popular Pinot Grigio grape variety.
Grape varieties: Riesling
In this post we explore Riesling. A journey of Petrol, Antifreeze and outstanding dry and...
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon If you full bodied red wines, you’ve likely come across Cabernet...
Grape varieties: Grenache
In this post we explore the ubiquitous, but relatively unknown Grenache grape, exploring its use...
Grape varieties: Merlot
In this post we explore the perhaps underrated Merlot variety.
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
In this post we explore the diva grape - Pinot Noir. Exploring its elegant red...
Grape varieties: Syrah
Grape varieties: Syrah If you are a fan of Rhone wines it is likely that...
Nearly Noble Grape Varieties: Introduction
What are nearly noble grape varieties? In this post we'll explore that question and more...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Chenin Blanc
In this post we explore whether Chenin Blanc deserves Nearly Noble Status.
Nearly noble grape varieties: Furmint
Nearly noble grape varieties: Furmint You may not be familiar with the Furmint grape, unless...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli - relatively unheard of, but prolifically planted. In this post we discover why.
Nearly noble grape varieties: Sémillon
Nearly noble grape varieties: Sémillon If you are a fan of white Bordeaux wines (and...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Gewürztraminer
The virtually unpronounceable Gewürztraminer has a long name, a big nose and loves an Indian...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Viognier
Perfumed, fully bodied, exotic, rich, bold, and sweet with a golden tan. Find out why...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Albariño
Known for its mouth wateringly refreshing wines, we explore whether there is more to Albariño...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Glera
In this post we explore the main ingredient of Prosecco, the Glera grape. We ask...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Bacchus
Bacchus - named after the god of wine. But is it a nearly noble grape?...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is one of the oldest grape varieties and parent to many other varieties,...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Malbec
Malbec is the well known grape from Argentina, but why does it deserve nearly noble...
Nearly noble grape varieties: Tempranillo
Famous for its role in Rioja, in this post we explore whether the Tempranillo grape...
Part one: Sparkling wine – the Traditional / Champagne Method
In this post we explore the traditional method of making sparkling wines, from Champagne to...
Part two: Sparkling wine – The tank / Charmat method
In this post we explore the tank method / Charmat method of producing sparkling wines,...
Part three: Sparkling wine – The Asti / Dioise Method
In this post we explore the Asti / Dioise Method of making sparkling wine.
Part four: Sparkling wine – The transfer method
In this post we explore the transfer method of making sparkling wine - a popular...
Part five: Sparkling wine – The Ancestral Method
In this post we explore the ancestral method of making sparkling wine.
Part six: Sparkling wine – The continuous method
In this post we explore the continuous method of producing sparkling wine.
Part seven: Sparking wine – Carbonation
In the last post in this mini-series we explore sparkling wine made with carbonation.
What is Cava?
What is Cava, where does it come from and what makes it what it is?
The grape varieties in Cava
Which grape varieties can go into Cava and what do they each bring to the...
The regions which make Cava
Which regions is Cava made in and what qualities do they add to the wine?
Styles of Cava
What are the different styles of Cava and what do they taste like?
Sustainability in the Cava D.O.
What is the Cava D.O. to promote sustainable wine production?
Buying and enjoying Cava
How to buy, store, serve and enjoy Cava.