Here’s the film from my visit to Tokaj, featuring Disznoko, Lazlo Meszaros the Director of Disznoko, and the wonderful Aszu berries being harvested one at a time.
Some more pictures from Tokaj
Just back from my lightning trip to Tokaj. I enjoyed it a great deal, and learned a lot. I thought I knew a little about Tokaji (the wine), but visiting…
On the road in Tokaj, Hungary
It fills me with a sense of childish excitement when I visit a new wine region. I’ve said it before, and likely I will say it again, that it is…
Ojuel Supurao, a remarkable, traditional, sweet red Rioja
Website: http://ojuelwine.com This is something quite unique. It’s a sweet red wine from Rioja, made by Ojuel, a small winery whose focus is on making an old-style sweet wine from…
A sticky end, a noble Sauvignon Blanc
I’m not really sure I like the branding of Brent Marris’ Marisco Vineyards, but I do like the wines. This is a remarkable botrytised Sauvignon Blanc with real personality. Marisco…
Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos 2005
Not much chat, just a quick note on an utterly brilliant sweet wine. Sold in a handy 25 cl bottle which makes this world class wine relatively affordable at around…
A superb Malaga from Bodegas Bentomiz
Bentomiz is a new venture in Spain’s Malaga region, started by a Dutch couple Andre Both and Clara Verheij in 2003 (their website is here). This is a region that…
A sparkling ice wine – remarkable!
This is a crazy, crazy wine, but it really works. It’s a sparkling ice wine. Inniskillin Vidal Sparkling Ice Wine 2006 Niagara Peninsula, Canada 9% alcohol. Made like an ice…
Sweet wine season, 13: Trinity Hill Noble Viognier
The sweet wine season is not yet over, even though the Alsace one has begun. It’s not been long that we’ve had New Zealand’s generally excellent sweet wines available in…