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"The English-language Bible for lovers of Hungarian food and wine." — Decanter (Hungarian edition)
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 9 and 16: Tokaj Harvest Day Trip
Wine Workshops {Class #1: Hungarian Sparklers}
TASTE HUNGARY is proud to present the first class in its series of Hungarian wine workshops, an ongoing series of monthly interactive classes on Hungarian wine themes. This English-language lineup of wine classes is appropriate for wine beginners, as well as experienced tasters who would like to grow their knowledge of wine, learn about the Hungarian wine regions (including their distinct terroirs, grape varietals, and winemaking methods), and be able to better understand Hungary’s place in the winemaking world. Tasting will be an important aspect, with at least eight wines featured during every class. Workshops will cover everything from technology and history, to tasting and food pairing. The world of Hungarian wine continues to rapidly evolve. Taste Hungary’s Wine Workshops will keep you up to speed.
We will taste the following sparkling wines:
Szigeti Grüner Veltliner
Szigeti Welschriesling
Törley Nyers Chardonnay
György Villa Francois Rosé
Garamváry Blanc Fleur
Garamváry Evolution Rosé 2005
Polgár Crémant Blanc
Szentesi Olaszrizling
Szentesi Pinot Noir
Snacks will include goose liver and porcini strudel, salmon and sage strudel, Hortobágy strudel, and asparagus and saffron strudel.
INSTRUCTOR LÁSZLÓ BÁLINT has created an exciting class to introduce you to the joys of Hungarian sparkling wine, which are underrated, despite many of them being great in value and quality. Hungary’s wine producers are creating an increasing number of excellent sparkling wines, many or which are made with the traditional method in small quantities. This class will cover: The discovery and history of Champagne/sparkling wine; traditions in Hungarian sparkling winemaking and early Hungarian sparkling winemakers, what is happening today in Hungarian sparkling wine, the different methods of producing sparkling wine, and the difference that terroir makes. Bálint will be pouring ten sparkling wines (with light snacks to accompany them). Come discover some new favorites, meet some new people, and learn all about the great variety of Hungarian sparklers!
When: Thursday March 25th, 6:30pm to 9pm
Where: Első Pesti Rétes Ház (V. Október 6. Utca 22)
Cost: 6,000 Ft, includes instruction, eight sparkling wines, light bites from the Első Pesti Rétes Ház, and mineral water. (BONUS: Participants will receive an Első Pesti Rétesház membership card which will entitle them to a 20% discount if they dine before or after the event, and a 10% discount at all other times.)
UPCOMING CLASSES will include:
* Hungarian Sideways (Pinot Noir)
* The best Hungarian Cabernet Sauvignons
* Old world and new world style Chardonnays from Hungary
* Tokaji wines: an overview from dry furmint to honey-like eszencia
LÁSZLÓ BÁLINT has been working in the wine industry for more than ten years. He holds a diploma from the internationally-renowned Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and he is an Associate Member of the Institute of Wines & Spirits (AIWS). He teaches at the Borkollégium (the Hungarian WSET wine academy); he is a wine judge for the Hungarian edition of Decanter; and he is regularly featured as an expert taster at Borigó (a leading Hungarian wine magazine).
Spaces are limited. To find out more or reserve a spot, email hello@tastehungary.com.