Tamás Gere is widely rejected by the Hungarian wine press and blogsphere. Is that because his wines are available mostly in hypermarkets or up until Mirtill cuvée he hadn’t been really aiming the wine snobs I’m not sure. He started to build his now 25ha winery earlier than Attila but apparently with a very different approach in mind which didn’t change too much over the last 20 years or so. People close to the Geres told me that Attila is a chemist while Tamás is an honest, although much more modest of the two. 

The review

Rosé 2007 is a blend of Kékfrankos and Portuguiser. It’s dark as a siller, with some brassy reflections but it’s basically cherry-red. The nose isn’t remarkable at all except a raspberry note which flows into a similar palate supported by still fresh acidity. Still sparkling a bit, the wine doesn’t look old for a 2 year old rosé, it’s relatively well-structured but not too exciting. 

Score: 3+/4-

Portugieser 2005 is dark brownish-purplish with a brownish rim and has a classic Portugieser nose with an appealing plum note. The palate is very tannic, first firm and powdery, later getting harder and less integrated. There’s a pleasant tobacco element added to the wine’s smoky, burnt-wood character. Later it will be too woody and harsh. 

Score: 3+/4- points