From the hot and dry weather to a surprisingly early harvest, 2018 was a year full of surprises for winemakers. With the first bottles of the new vintage already in stores, here’s a selection of ten great whites and rosés.
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Dobosi Winery – Organic Olaszriesling 2018
Organic farming is an essential element of the work of this Szentantalfa winery, and this Olaszriesling is certified organic. It has a subtle aroma with the characteristic refreshing sourness of this variety.
Retail price: 1,490 HUF
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Figula Winery – Zenit & More 2018
This example from long-established Figula is a marriage of the Irsai Olivér and Pinot Gris varieties. With its intensive fruity flavours, this charming wine should win you over after the first sip.
Retail price: 1,850 HUF
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Fodorvin – Kékfrankos Rozé 2018
The family winery mostly produces whites, but Kékfrankos is also one of their main grapes, especially since it’s a classic base for rosé. This wine has lively acids and a sour fruitiness, resulting in a refreshing drink.
Retail price: 1,700 HUF
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Garamvári Estate – Roségold 2018
The Garamváris are mostly known for their champagnes, but they make wines, too. Roségold is a marriage of Cuvée, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir. A rich, spicy wine with the scent of red berries and cherry.
Retail price: 1,135 HUF
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Jásdi Wine Terrace
The award-winning winemaker of the Jásdi winery has produced a light wine made with the Cserszegi Fűszeres variety. It has the rich scent of meadow flowers and herbs, making every sip a delight.
Retail price: 1,890 HUF
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Kislaki – Rozé 2018
The rosé of this south shore winery is a combination of almost all of their blue-grape varieties. It’s a cool wine with a lively acidity and the aroma of strawberry, redcurrant and rose hip.
Retail price: 1,135 HUF
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Konyári Cellar – Márton Napi Újbor 2018
One of the best-known wineries of the south shore has created a fresh wine that goes well with goose by mixing Chardonnay and Zenit varieties.
Retail price: 1,790 HUF
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Laposa Winery – Illatos 2018
This Badacsony winery mostly uses the native varieties of the region. Their latest creation, made from Muscat Ottonel, a floral international variety, is a refreshing and light wine that brings the flavour of spring with every sip.
Retail price: 1,790 HUF
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Pócz Cellar – Irsai Olivér 2018
Known for their fruity wines, this Balatonlelle winery has produced an Irsai Olivér filled with the taste of grapes, green apples, citrus and elderflower. It has a lively acidity and a low alcohol content. This is a truly airy and fragrant wine.
Retail price: 1,200 HUF
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Villa Pátzay Wine Estate – Premium Pinot Noir Rose 2018
The second vintage of this Badacsony winery, the Pinot Noir Rosé is part of their Premium line, and showcases a subtle elegance. The light wine can be described with the fruitiness of peach, raspberries and strawberries, making it the perfect companion for a light lunch.
Retail price: 2,350 HUF
