Monthly Archives: January 2012

Jásdi Ranolder White 2008

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Andras Babucs

The White Blend named after bishop Ranolder is the top wine of the Csopak producer, blended from the old vines of furmint and olaszrizling of the Siralomvágó plot. A single reminiscent of an age long gone by, when Csopak wines … Continue reading →

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Furmints for February again

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Andras Babucs

February is looming up, so it will be all furmint again -just like last year. The Grand Tasting for Furmint February 2012 organized by Vinoport takes place at Vajdahunyadvár in Budapest, 9 February 2012. Tickets cost 6.900 HUF, grab yours … Continue reading →

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Weninger Merlot 2001

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Andras Babucs

Another great Weninger wine from the time I did not know them, thus never really got to taste it in full fame & glory. Now on a 50% sale at In Vino Veritas, probably slightly past its best, but still … Continue reading →

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Terre del Barolo “Vinum est Vita” Barolo 2007

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Andras Babucs

Few are my experience in barolo & barbaresco. I was (un?)lucky enough to start with a great flight of top barolos. They impressed me so much that I thought I will never ever really get back to their everday, lesser … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Sopron in June 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Andras Babucs

In early June I managed to make it to Sopron for some private affairs, and I also payed a visit to the top two vineries in the region. As I did not take any notes on the spot, but tasted … Continue reading →

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