Vylyan

Pinot Noir

2003

5+/6-

(in Q2 2008)

Gál Tibor

Cabernet Franc

2001

4

(in Q2 2008)

Tokaj Hétszőlő

Furmint

2006

5+/6-

(in Q2 2008)

Szecskő Tamás

Cuvée

2005

6

(in Q2 2008)

Gróf Buttler

Portugieser

2006

7+

(in Q2 2008)

Gróf Buttler

Kadarka

2006

3+

(in Q2 2008)

Mayer

Kopár Cuvée

2004

3+

(in Q2 2008)

Szt. Gaál

Kékfrankos

2005

6-/6

(in Q2 2008)

Malatinszky

Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique

2006

3+

OR

(in Q2 2008)

Chateau Dereszla

Dorombor

2006

6+/7-

BB

(in Q2 2008)

Tokaj Hétszőlő

Kövérszőlő

2006

6+/7-

(in Q2 2008)

Bezerics-Németh

Chardonnay Barrique

2006

3-

OR

(in Q2 2008)

Vylyan

Montenuovo Cuvée

2006

6-

(in Q2 2008)

Cramele Halewood

Sauvignon Blanc

2006

5+

FV

(in Q2 2008)

Chateau Dereszla

Sauvignon Blanc

2007

6+

BB

(in Q2 2008)

Vylyan

Villányi Rizling

2006

3

OR

(in Q2 2008)

Dereszla

Dry

2006

5, 5+

FV

(in Q2 2008)

Oremus

Mandolás Furmint

2003

7, 7+

FV, BB

(in Q2 2008)

Szabó Zoltán

Sauvignon Blanc

6+, 7-

BB

(in Q3 2008)

Ebner

Chardonnay

2006

3+

(in Q3 2008)

Ebner

Portugieser

2007

3+

(in Q3 2008)

Bock

Merlot

2002

5+

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Pontica

Móri Ezerjó

2006

7-

FV/BB

(in Q3 2008)

Degenfeld

Muscat Lunel

2007

4

(in Q3 2008)

Leo

Riesling

2006

3+

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Hilltop

Chardonnay

2006

3

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Heimann

Merlot

2006

5, 5+

FV

(in Q3 2008)

Heimann

Kerkaborum

2006

6, 6+

BB

(in Q3 2008)

Bussay

Esküvé

2006

5

FV

(in Q3 2008)

Ch. Megyer

Chardonnay

2005

6, 6+

BB

(in Q3 2008)

Dereszla

Furmint Szegi

2006

5+

(in Q3 2008)

Heumann

Kékrankos Barrique

2006

6

FV (only just)

(in Q3 2008)

Toth István

Bikavér Válogatás

2002

6+/7-

(in Q3 2008)

Jamek

Riesling Jochinger

2007

5, 5+

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Domane Wachau

Riesling Smaragd Singerriedel

2005

6, 6+

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Eurobor

Tűzkő Szelekcio

2006

5+, 6-

FV

(in Q3 2008)

Tokaj Hétszőlő

Aszú Hárslevelű, 5 Puttonyos

2001

8-

FV

(in Q3 2008)

Gere Attila

Cabernet Sauvignon Barrique

2000

4, 5-

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Gere Attila

Kopár Cuvée

2000

7+, 8-

(in Q3 2008)

Velezvin

Etyek-Budai Zengő, Zenit, Zefír Cuvée

4-

(in Q3 2008)

Pannonhalmi Apátsági

Rajnai Rizling

2007

4

OR

(in Q3 2008)

Légli Ottó

Olasrizling

3-

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Eurobor

Tűzkő Domb Cuvée

2005

5

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Légli

Sauvignon Blanc

2007

5+/6-

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Eurobor

Tűzkő Sauvignon Blanc

2007

4/4-

FV

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Kadarka

2007

4

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Sauvignon Blanc Szelekció

2007

4-

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Olaszrizling

2007

4-

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Rosé

2007

5-/5

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Kadarka

2007

4+

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Pinot Noir

2007

5

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Bikavér

2005

4

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Kékfrankos

2006

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Kékfrankos Szelekció

2004

5/6-

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Optimus

2006

6/6-

(in Q4 2008)

Bodri

Merlot

2004

6

(in Q4 2008)

Ráspi

Sauvignon Blanc

2007

7

BB

(in Q4 2008)

Monarchia

Chardonnay (Battonage)

2006

7-/7

BB

(in Q4 2008)

Eurobor

Renana

2007

3+

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Eszterbauer

Nagyapám

2006

3+

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Gróf Buttler

Pinot Blanc Szelekció, Szarkás Dűlő

2003

6/6+ (6+/7-)

(in Q4 2008)

Tamás Pince

Oriolus Cuvée

2004

5+/6

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Gróf Buttler

Syrah, Nagy-Eged, 400-500

2005

6-7

(in Q4 2008)

Takler

Cuvée Maffiózó

2000

5+/6- (6+)

(in Q4 2008)

Ráspi

Mágus Cuvée

2006

6

FV

(in Q4 2008)

Eszterbauer

Merterünk Cuvée

2006

5

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Ráspi

Leányka

2007

3+ (but interesting)

(in Q4 2008)

Ráspi

Rosé Cuvé

2007

4

(in Q4 2008)

Monarchia

Grüner Veltliner

2006

3+

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Csányi Pincészet

Teleki cabernet Sauvignon

2006

4-

FV

(in Q4 2008)

Konyári

Loliense

2006

6-

OR

(in Q4 2008)

Móri Bornapok 2008

On-site tasting notes.

Miklóscsabi

Utazótáska

2007

3+/4-

Bozóky

Leányka

2007

3+/4-

Bozóky

Cuvée

2007

4-

Bozóky

Ezerjó

2006

4

Miklóscsabi

Haramia Cuvée

2007

5

Maurus

Leányka

2007

4

Maurus

Sauvignon Blanc

2007

4+/5

Maurus

Rajnai Rizling

2007

5+/6-

Maurus

Eezrjó

2007

6/6-

Maurus

Chardonnay

2007

6

VII. Pannon Bormustra – Bországgyűlés (Wine Festival) in 08/06/2008

On-site tasting notes.

Ludányi

Elizabeth Cuvée

2007

4-

Hydrogen Sulphide gas smell. Not too interesting wine.

Degenfeld

Furmint

2006

3+

Furmint smell, bitterness, wood.

Lesence

Riesling (Rajnai Rizling)

2007

6- (or 6)

Elegant acid and nose, nice finish. Easy, light.

Top Wine

Tornai

Grófi Hárslevelű

2006

6, 6+

Not being a Hárslevelű fan myself, this was my first surprise this day. More really good Hárslevelű were to follow.

This one has deep corn color, has honey and burnt sugar smell besides tropical fruits. The acids can almost balance the intense smell/taste, but only just – not. A little carbon dioxide makes it refreshing though. And it has vanilla in taste too. A really lovely wine for both beginners and maybe even for snobbish drinkers. I like it.

Dereszla

Dorombor

2007

6+, 7-

80% Furmint, 20% Hárslevelű. Excellent combination, resulting in a very intense, fresh smell rather Hárslevelű-type. The 13,5% alcohol is supported by nice acid. Cinnamon, or rather apple pie in smellGrass and vegetables are also present, but not the usual ones! My wife said

Dorombor was lemonade with lime. I am looking forward to find out how long the integrity of Furmint and Hárselvelű will last.

Top Wine

Orsolya

Pnot Noir

2006

5/5-

Orsolya has been one of my favorite emerging wineries. The smell of their wines are almost unbeatable. This Pinot is a bit of exception, nice light Pinot smell but less intense than you would expect from Orsolya and Zoltán. It’s still a good wine, but not exceptionnel. I am told that Orsolya Pincészet’s stocks are empty, so we have to wait ‘til next year for a fresh refill.

Scheller

Áldozói Chardonnay

2003

7-

Pontica

(Móri) Ezerjó

2006

4+

It’s a very strong 4+ for this young and small winery. It’s dry, but tastes a bit sweet and rustic, but acid is also not missing. I no longer remember why only gave 4+ points to them. I even purchased a whole bottle for HUF 1 700 right there.

I’m curious about their new works.

Kikelet

Furmint (Tokaj)

2006

Outstanding aromas, exceptionnel Furmint. Somewhere in between the Szepsy and Hétszőlő schools. Very interesting. A bit of wood taste disturbs. A bit expensive too for a Furmint at HUF 2 700.

Kikelet

Hárslevelű

2006

5+, (6-?)

Elegant, subtle Hárslevelű, a little bit of sweetness makes it fashionable. Even the bitterness in the finish is nice.

Orsolya

Hermány Leányka

2006

6

Incredible smell as usual from Orsolya Pince. This wine might require some acid, but it’s weighty and has a nice although not fresh finish. Interesting wine.

Somlói Tavasz fesztivál (Somló Spring Festival) 2008

On-site tasting notes.

Laposa

Olaszrizling

2005

5+

Good start. Light, fresh, friendly wine.

Fair value

Kreinbacher

Olaszrizling

2005

4

Deeper colour, grassy smell and taste. Heavier.

Overrated

Györgykovács

Olaszrizling

2006

6

Light in color. Round. A lovely bitter edge at the end. Fresh, almost crispy.

Fair value, almost best buy

Tornai

Olaszrizling Selection

2006

6-, 6

Round wine, but not perfectly balanced: it requires a bit more acid. Extremely friendly wine. Floral and earthy smell, smooth taste but not overly spicy. Nice finish (only some acid missing). Surprisingly low alcohol (11,5%). Mouthfilling sensation.

Fair value, almost best buy

Laposa

Bazaltbor, juhfark

2006

5+

Tuttifrutti and hay in smell. Hay in taste too. Hot aftertaste. Alcohol 14,5%!

Tornai

Juhfark selection

2006

7

Even for those who don’t like juhfark, this friendly version of it makes it more drinkable than its harsh companions. Could have some more acid, but otherwise round and well balanced. Vanilla is present but not too oaky. Long lasting taste, great finish.

Györgykovács

Furmint

2006

5-

Apple.

Györgykovács

Tramini

2006

6

Intense, grassy and gooseberry smell. Well balanced. Residual sugar and acid at finish. Interesting wine. Smell of traubi*.

Hollóvári (Takács Lajos)

Hárslevelű

2006

3+

Forgettable.

Hollóvári (Takács Lajos)

Furmint

2006

Kaló Imre

Leányka

2001

Intense nose, not so fresh, but elegant. Not too sweet, but some acid would do well for this wine. Very nice finish. 14,7%!

Györgykovács

Hárslevelű

4

Average.

Tornai

Olaszrizling

4-

Sparkling. Cheap.

A non-alcoholic drink produced in the socialist era in Hungary. Still produced in smaller quantities.