In this episode of my Tokaj jaunt, I visit Erzsébet Cellars, where, as you’ll soon see, the concept of family cannot be easily escaped. Good thing they all get along… Hajni Prácser, their Estate Manager who’s interviewed in the video, had this to say about the recent push behind dry Furmint: “This focus on single vineyard…
Big News: Come With Me To Rioja in November, Lushes!
I’ve got some huge news for you fine wine-&-travel-lovin’ folk! This November, I’ll be co-hosting a wine-soaked jaunt to Rioja wine country with esteemed wine writer Ben Weinberg. And hopefully, YOU will be along for the ride! I’m pretty stoked to be working with Ben on this, and for the opportunity to show you the…
Wine Reviews: Weekly Mini Round-Up For February 2, 2015
So, like, what is this stuff, anyway? I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes with you via twitter (limited to 140 characters). They are meant to be quirky, fun, and easily-digestible reviews of currently available…
Furmint Adventures Episode 4: Paulay Winery
In episode four of my Hungarian jaunt in search of dry Furmint, I visit Paulay Winery and guest house. Yeah, the sertting is just as pretty as all of the previous Tokaj stops. Feel free to hate me! The owners of Paulay (the Hudáks, who you will “meet” in the video below), have both a…