respekt-BIODYN – Committed to biodynamic wines of quality and individualityAs wine enthusiasts and readers of wine journalism, you are likely familiar with biodynamic agriculture – which has its roots in methodology that Austrian Rudolf Steiner developed in 1924, a century ago. Perhaps you have heard of certification… Jul 31 24July 31, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Sabar Wine Estate – ‘A small hill of great wines’Founded in 2009 by Gábor Ádám, Sabar Wine Estate is a small producer – only 7 hectares – located on Sabar Hill (hence the name) in the Badacsony wine region, part of the Lake Balaton area. The region’s characteristic volcanic soil terroir finds its… Apr 17 24April 17, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Sabar Wine EstateFounded in 2009 by Gábor Ádám, Sabar Wine Estate is a small producer – only 7 hectares – located on Sabar Hill (hence the name) in the Badacsony wine region, part of the Lake Balaton area. […] Apr 17 24April 17, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Márkvárt János – ‘I was born with 50% Kadarka in my blood.’By Elizabeth Smith|February 14, 2024|Categories: Digest, Featured, Industry, Marketing and Sales, Origin Stories|Tags: Bikavér, Bull’s Blood, Hungarian Wines, Hungary, Kadarka, Kékfrankos, Márkvárt János, Origin Stories, socials, Szekszárd, Szekszárdi region, Szekszárdi wine, wine, wine tasting, winegrowing, winemaking| Apr 15 24April 15, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Fekete Pince Somló – The Fekete fkt ‘Gábor’ Hárslevelű is a golden elixir, vibrant and layeredBy Elizabeth Smith|February 26, 2024|Categories: Digest, Industry, Marketing and Sales, Origin Stories|Tags: Fekete Pince Somló, Gábor Riesz, Hárslevelű, Hungarian Wines, Hungary, Origin Stories, socials, Somló, Somlói wine, wine, Wine Education, wine tasting, winegrowers, winegrowing, winemaker, winemaking, Wines of Hungary| Apr 15 24April 15, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Németh János PincészetWhile the family’s winemaking tradition in the Iván Valley of Hungary’s Szekszárd region dates back four generations, János Németh is considered one of the area’s young, up-and-coming producers. Farming around 10-12 hectares of vineyards (Iván… Apr 10 24April 10, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Stina Cuvée Red 2022 – ‘Stina is Brač and Brač is Stina’”Brač stone. It’s so special and inspiring. Some turn it into a song, some a sculpture, we into wine.” – Stina Located in Croatia on the Dalmatian island of Brač in the town of Bol, Stina has a long and storied history in Croatia – established over… Apr 09 24April 09, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Stina Cuvée Red 2022 – ‘Stina is Brač and Brač is Stina’”Brač stone. It’s so special and inspiring. Some turn it into a song, some a sculpture, we into wine.” – Stina […] Apr 09 24April 09, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Erdevik Estate – ‘A synergy of traditional and modern winemaking’Erdevik Estate’s single vineyard block of 40 hectares is located on the 45th parallel in Serbia’s Fruška Gora region (like Bordeaux in France and Piedmont in Italy). Above the village of Krcedin in the Breskvik microclimate at 100 meters in… Mar 25 24March 25, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Don Melchor – ‘One story, one terroir, one wine’As Viña Don Melchor celebrates the release of its 2021 vintage – its 35th – I had the opportunity to meet, taste with, and interview Enrique Tirado, the technical director (director of winemaking) and CEO of this iconic, singular wine for the past 27… Mar 17 24March 17, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Don Melchor – ‘One story, one terroir, one wine’As Viña Don Melchor celebrates the release of its 2021 vintage – its 35th – I had the opportunity to meet, taste with, and interview Enrique Tirado, the technical director (director of winemaking) and CEO of this iconic, singular wine for the past 27… Mar 17 24March 17, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Péter Pincészet – “Tokaj is my region. It is home.”Located in Hungary’s Tokaj-Hegyalja region on the border between the villages of Tokaj and Tarcal, family owned and operated Péter Pincészet five hectares of vineyards, including Thurzó, Mézes-mály, Bige, Mogyorós, Mester-Völgy, Lónyai, and Kövesd.… Mar 13 24March 13, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Marcelo Papa – Amelia and Marqués de Casa Concha“It’s all about balance and terroir.” In fall of 2023, the team at Viña Concha y Toro USA/Bonterra Organic Estates – which represents and imports the Chilean wines into the United States – invited me to lunch at Napa’s Compline restaurant to dine and… Feb 29 24February 29, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Fekete Pince Somló – The Fekete fkt ‘Gábor’ Hárslevelű is a golden elixir, vibrant and layeredDr. Elizabeth Smith is a former college professor and wine club manager turned award-winning writer, copywriter, and wine and writing competition judge. Elizabeth is a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Sacramento and Sonoma Chapters, the… Feb 26 24February 26, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Benedek Pince – Third-generation winemaker Péter Benedek carries on his family’s legacy - Wine BulletinThird-generation winemaker Péter Benedek carries on his family’s legacy. Feb 19 24February 19, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Márkvárt János – “I was born with 50% Kadarka in my blood.”A descendant of a Swabian family, János Márkvárt, Jr. is a self-taught, third-generation winegrower and winemaker whose family has longtime roots in Szekszárd, Hungary. As a child he helped his grandfather in his winery and together in 1996, they… Feb 14 24February 14, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Deurić Winery – A juicy taste of Serbia’s Fruška Gora regionDeurić Winery – located near the village of Mala Remeta on the sunny, southern slopes of the Fruška Gora region of Serbia – has a philosophy – “From grapes we draw the best that nature has given us.” Deurić honors the authenticity and natural… Feb 11 24February 11, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Merlot: It’s (expletive) fine!“Merlot: It’s (expletive) fine,” exclaimed Jonathan Cristaldi, the moderator for “Merlot Renaissance: Celebrating Two Decades Beyond Sideways,” at the annual Unified Wine & Grape Symposium in Sacramento January 23-25. The session began with a brief… Feb 01 24February 01, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
U.S. wine journalist Dr. Elizabeth Smith remembers SlovakiaAn interview by Ing. Juraj Mikula and Dr. Elizabeth Smith In July 2023, wine journalist Dr. Elizabeth Smith visited Slovakia as a guest of Rastislav Demeš, owner of Tajna Winery. Across two and a half days, she visited three producers, the country’s… Jan 29 24January 29, 2024Article at Wine Bulletin
Campbell Cellars: From Weekend Tastings to Estate OwnershipCredit: Time & Direction Winery In the heart of Walla Walla, amidst tranquil vineyards, stands Time and Direction Winery, a testament to the unique journey of its owner, Steve Wells. From aspiring to be a rock star in the bustling streets of New York… Sep 27 23September 27, 2023Article at Wine Bulletin
