What will end up on the table of the following year's delegations and guests at international events is decided at the end of each year by a blind tasting by a panel of top experts. Since 2002, the selection process has been organised and driven by Gabriella Mészáros, international wine academic. We interviewed her about the background, aspects and significance of the foreign affairs wine selection.
Not that it doesn't make a difference, since the English Bull's Blood is a direct translation of Bikavér and Bikova krv, which is not even in our national consciousness, unlike the English term, which certainly brings back bad memories for the over-40s.
At the beginning of October, the news broke that the Demeter Zoltán Winery in Tokaj would open its doors to the public every afternoon at 5pm. Pre-registered visitors will be guided personally through the cellar by Zoltán Demeter or his wife Anett, and will then see how their hosts approach winemaking through a five-wine tasting. We asked Zoltán and Anett about their successful programme.
Tokaj Aszú is known and sought after all over the world, and it is not only capable of creating flavours we have never even dreamed of, but it is also worth its price in the long run - and the latter even can be taken literally. What should you do with Tokaji Aszú if you banish it from the top of the cupboard, and why should you invest in Tokaji Aszú? Let’s look at the possibilities.
Konstantin Baum MW's video can help to reposition Tokaj on the world wine map.
Continuing the tradition of last year, we sent a special selection of Hungarian wines to Pope Francis as a Christmas gift.
As guest of honour at the Daejeon International Wine Expo, Hungarian wines received special attention in Asia: selected Hungarian wines from Tokaj, through Etyek, Szekszárd and Villány to Lake Balaton were on show at the Asian expo. Sparkling eyes, impressive professionalism and openness: these are what characterised initial feedback from local consumers.
