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100% Riesling (or Rizling in Hungarian) from 12-14 year-old vines in white clay and loess soil. Bone dry and...
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$15.00
This blend of Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Franc is ruby red in color with notes of cherry and red-currant on the...
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$13.00
Smooth, fruity and vibrant, with notes of
ripe strawberry and aromas of sour cherry. This fresh Rosé is crisp and...
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$14.30
Smooth, fruity and vibrant, with notes of
ripe strawberry and aromas of sour cherry. This fresh Rosé is crisp and...
750ml
Bottle:
$13.00
Brisk, crisp, and refreshing, this is a perfect summer wine and aperitif. An aromatic, dry, fresh wine representing...
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Pannonhalmi Apatsagi
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Whilst the Pinot Noir grape varietal has its origins in France, and is most closely associated with fine Burgundy wines, it is now grown in almost every wine producing country in the world. There are many reasons for this – the densely packed, deep black bunches of fruits are responsible for making a wide variety of excellent wines, generally agreed to be amongst the most drinkable and accessible one can find. With flavors ranging from currants and red and black berries, to more earthy, spicy notes, Pinot Noir is a versatile varietal which is revered for its relatively light body and beautifully vivid red color However, the grapes themselves are notoriously susceptible to various diseases, and struggle in fluctuating climates. This has not stopped wineries planting and cultivating these vines, though, as Pinot Noir, when grown carefully and treated properly, is a grape with a wide and increasing fan-base, and more often than not produces wonderful wines.
Country: Hungary
Hungary was once considered one of the world's leading wine countries, with their distinctive and flavorful wines being the favorites of Europe's royal families until the early 20th century and the fall of the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary. The Soviet Union all but obliterated Hungary's wine traditions, replacing their unique produce with the sweet and characterless red wines the country is still often associated with, yet thankfully, the past twenty five years has seen an impressive return to form. All over the historic Tokaj region, craftsmen and master vintners are using the grape varietals which thrive on the hillsides in the hot summers and long autumns to once again produce the amazingly flavored Tokaji wines – a wine made by allowing the grapes to wither on the vine, thus concentrating the sugars and producing remarkable flavors and aromas of marzipan, dried fruits, pear and candied peel.