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25 Jun

“In the Year of Gastronomy” … On a route of wine and gastronomy to Eger!

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On behalf of the Hungarian Tourism Agency of North Hungary Regional Marketing Directorate,  Anita Molnár – Director, László Habis – Mayor of Eger, Hegedűsné Majnár Márta –  Managing Director at Eger City Tourism Nonprofit Ltd, József Tarsoly – Eger’s mountain judge, dr.György Lorincz – Vineyard owner of St. Andrea. The Eger Mountain Community, held a special press conference on the route of  wine and gastronomy  to Eger. Our host was  the St. Andrea Wine – Gourmet Bar in Budapest.

Anyway… it would be tough to explain in 60 seconds about City of Eger… why it is worthwhile to visit by Hungarians living outside the city and for the most to target the foreigners living, visiting Hungary to point out. Eger holds and share truly a life adventure beside visiting the capital. It has so much history and to have the unique experience of the city’s wine culture that melted together over the centuries.

At the opening the floor was taken by Anita Molnár, who said  “It is “The Year of Gastronomy” and the City of Eger has rich in flavors and specialities for gourmand as well and  before or after taking a spin around the city, enjoy the Hungarian staples at one of the local restaurants. Continued to frame the city itself as a beautiful historical venue located in Northern Hungary. The city of Eger is rich in monuments and natural attractions. It is reasonably considered as the baroque pearl of Hungary. It is a city where Hungarian individuals visit it several times. Anita Molnár pointed out, at first, organised school groups study tours in their early age visiting the famous Castle of Eger to feel, see and learn about the scene of the famous defeat of 1552 the SIEGE OF EGER which was also the basis of a novel called EGRI CSILLAGOK – „Stars of Eger” written by the Géza Gárdonyi in the 19th century. His novel is part of the national curriculum. Later on, the young adults return to visit the city to get to know more about its surrounding historical places. Couples and families once again come along, bring their children to spin around the city and show, share their previous memories with the kids. The elder folks visit Eger to recall their early years visits. Eger throughout 365 days is open for all generation. The distance from Budapest to Eger is more-or-less 138 km.

The major of the city added a couple of places worth to visit, saying: its squares and streets can be discovered easily like an open book upon arrival by Hungarian and foreigner visitors. Eger with its historic buildings make the city an architectural gem. Most of its attractions can be visited on foot. The medieval castle of Eger is a real castle! Actually, fierce battles took place over 38 day siege by the Turks in 1552 when around 2000 defenders including women and children defeated the mighty Turkish army held off 40,000 Turks. Against all odds for about 45 years later Eger was eventually captured by the Turks and they ruled the city for almost a century.

The major highlighted to visit Eger with  more venues to be seen …  as the cathedral which is one of the city’s gems.  The MINARET OF EGER is the northernmost historical building of the Turkish era in Europe. It was built shortly after the Turks victory in 1596 and it used to belong to the Djami of Kethuda. The 40-meter-high minaret was made of red sandstone, and it has a fourteen-sided ground-plan.

The baroque style down-town was built-in the 1800s by the highly cultural Archbishops of Eger, whose ideas were attained with the help of Italian, German and Austrian architects and the great professionals from the city. The venue is surely filled with picturesque history over millennium on top of the hill. Spot the three crosses in the castle are where stands as a memorial to around 400 defenders. In the castle there is a museum which shows the history of the castle in English and Hungarian language.  The BASILICA on the DOBO SQUARE show the superb architecture.  Who has not heard of the famous BULL’S BLOOD – red wine from Eger. Arriving to the city your the best place to be to visit cellars carved from the local, soft tufa-rocks and cliffs on the hilly side of Eger. Also take a ride by the  direct tour train to the VALLEY OF THE BEAUTIFUL WOMEN – „Szépasszony völgye” which holds more than 50 wine cellars awaiting for the thirsty visitors.  Mentioned to worth a visit to the episcopal cellar system under the town, called the TOWN UNDER THE TOWN. The sweet tooth lovers  are not forgotten who will also find themselves talking their steps to the Kopcsik Mazipanland, the “sweetest” exhibition in Hungary. To cool down cannot leave Eger before not to visit the MINERAL BATH – SWIMMING POOL PARK, a real personal experience. The city of Eger showing respect to the four mushroom head musician with last year’s opening the BEATLES MUSEUM namely on the „ Egri Road”. Surely a must-see place wandering around the huge collection of Beatles items and to shop, carry home eye-catching gadgets by their fans. It is the 5th Beatles museum in Europe.  Looking for a place to have a blast, well VARASZTORONY is your place – Observatories and Planetarium in Eger with its  Magic Tower. The magic room is six floors up in the astronomical tower at the Liceum.

Visit the PANOPTIKUM, the museum where the individuals come to life and can see the wax figures from the novel of The stars of Eger by Géza Gárdonyi.

The presentations were highlighting one of Hungary’s most spectacular tourist destination. Furthermore, adding information to the traditions worthy of culture to be experienced. However, this is not the only reason why the city with a 1000 years of history  is worth to be at least once visited, but keep in mind, to see, enjoy the city’s hospitality not for a day tripper. The more days you spend at Eger the richer in experience  will last forever.

Last but not least … mark your calender … be ready to join the 3 days party … the XX. EGRI BIKAVÉR FEST at the Bishop’s Park on the ST. Donatus Day. July, 7. – July 10. 2016.

This year celebrating its 20th anniversary for the wineries of Eger Wine Region. Its the time to come together in order to march up the best Bikavér wines. A popular tradition of Bikavér Festival is the creation of food by the best restaurants of Eger and surroundings matching with the wines. The rule is one Bikavér … one food. Egri Csillag and the White wines of Eger likewise reds, harmony with vigorous acids and fruity flavour. The white blend is built on the varieties of Carpathian Basin: furmint, hárslevelű, leányka, királyleányka, zengő and zenit with great expectations similar to Bikavér.

Updated and snaps by Aggie Reiter

5 May

Badacsony wines – New York Palace – Budapest 2016.

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For the 5th occasion the region of Badacsony (Lake Balaton) – the home of the “Kéknyelű” wines  presented itself at the New York Palace – Budapest. The wine makers personally offered personally their wines to the wine lovers glasses and also introduced the varieties in flavors. In connection with the jubilee anniversary was decided that this year wines over the last five years, including the real terrain wines should be presented.

In the Gastro Experiences Year perhaps is more important to get to know a bit  better the wine-makers from the Badacsony wine region, the area itself and the traditions they follow. At the New York Palace there were from the smallest craft wineries, the producers and the largest wineries from the region of Badacsony. The Badacsony Wine atmosphere was brought to life in Budapest. All the wines on the spot were previously qualified by a professional committee by only leaving the finest products  to be offered at the event.

Within the wine tasting program film screenings, lectures, demonstrations and photos enriched the event. Dr. András Csizmadia gastro philosopher gave lecture about how food can be paired with the wines of Badacsony. Professor Dr. Gabriella Mészáros gave a lecture on where the varieties of grapes stand at the Badacsony land. Journalist Robert Smyth spoked about what does it mean for an outsider the county of the volcano’s wine.

Special soil, lots-and-lots of sunshine, tradition and beautiful scenery. All is at the fingertips at Badacsony which is needed for a world-class wine region. The wine-makers regularly hold wine excursions! From February to June every Saturday a different winery is open and the locals organize a special program for those who wish to gain better knowledge of the Badacsony wines.

Keep in mind the wineries awaiting to be visited: Borbély Family Winery, Németh Cellar, Óbester, Borbarátok (Wine Friends), Szabó Family Winery, VÁLIBOR, Róza Szegedy Róza House Literary Museum and Wine, Málik Cellar, Léránt Cellar, Szent György Cellar,  Güns Cellar,  Csobánci Wine Manufactory,  Kisfaludy House, Thomay Cellar,  Sipos Wine House.

Definitely have to underlinre two outstanding tables, one was from the Horváth Cellar – Badacsony, with its heavenly  2011 – Szürkebarát  (Pinot Gris) – produced from the grapes Grape, the other which was unique by itself being at the Badacsony wines event, was the selection of the family owned Renaissance Pálinka House, also from Badacsony.

Badacsony is particularly an awesome place to admire the beauty of the scenery, taste the delicious flavors or just to spend a week-end relaxing and enjoying the countryside company.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

3 May

Fifth Rosalia Wine Festival – Rosé and Sparking at the City’s Park – 2016.

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Have not thought about any program to the coming week-end, then put on your comfy shoes and head out to the City Park!

Enjoy the real picnic atmosphere in company with rosé and red wine!

Venue: District XII., City’s Park Budapest
May, 06. – 08. 2016.

Within the Year of Gastro adventures 2016 and as  Spring is popping up so will be the Rosalia Wine Festival coming along. Fifty wineries and wine-makers will be presenting around 200 Hungarian, also foreign rosé and sparkling wines. Do not have to worry of getting hungry because there will be plenty of street food beside the delicate wines to treat you in culinary adventuring. As the day turns into night live concerts will follow on stage with the Jazzy, followed by DJs and party will be on until midnight. Winelover families may bring along their young and elder children having their time fiddle around on interactive games, playfully learn the traffic rules, learn the basics of baking bread and Kürtőskalács (chimney cake).

On the spot can buy for 1000HUF crystal tasting glasses with the “Rosalia” logo. The exhibitors will serve the wine only in Rosalia tasting glasses.

Step into the World of gastronomy and GASTRO Adventures 2016, and whereever your route leads you enjoy your adventure time.  The GASTRO Adventures 2016 events are organised by Hungarian Tourism Ltd.

Entrance free of charge.

 Update by Aggie Reiter

 

30 Apr

Visit Gyöngyös – The Capital of Mátra!

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Rolling in the culinary of Mátra –  The Year of Gastronomic Experiences.

On a rainy day headed on the road to the north-east mountainous attractive natural environment that led to the city of Gyöngyös. The city is around 80 kms. from Budapest. It is the second largest city which in the Heves province. The residents of Gyöngyös call their City “Gate to the Mátra” (Mátra is the name collective of the Northern mountains in Hungary).

Gyöngyös is truly a peaceful townscape, a.k.a. the city of grapes and wine. The first cellars already were based in the eighteenth Century these wine cellars could speak the  stories of great revelries would come alive. The memory of the usual entertainments are not forgotten and even today from year to year are held „A Day Visiting – Drinking at Cellars” visits where wine minstrels also entertain the visitors.

The city has more than a handful of attractions to look around, taste the locals wines and visit restaurants, fill their bellies with Á la Palots style of local meals. So definitely worthwhile to stop over, look around before heading to their original destination to the highest mountain in Hungary, the Kékestető.

The notes have shown the history of the city was destroyed repeatedly by fire, but always reborn,  and  luckily from almost every historical era confirm significant and beautiful memories. The inhabitants of the city ruthless flames, as a reminder placed a statue “Red Rooster” in the center on the main street.

Throwing a glance at the city center is a prominent building of the baroque parish church – St. Bartholomew. Inside representing significant value, the treasury of the Renaissance liturgical objects are kept. The valuable monuments include the Franciscan church and monastery, which was founded in the 1370. In the crypt rests the legendary general – War of Independence Rákóczi and János Vak Bottyán. The Franciscan library is the country’s only medieval monastery library monument. Here at Gyöngyös is Hungary’s book creation, copy the code and writing the first workshop, therefore the role of the national cultural history unrivaled. The diploma dated 1475 show the Franciscans already lived in Gyöngyös. The monastery library, which is constantly working and can be found between 14 and 200 thousand volumes piece of incunabula back from the Middle Ages.

At the city’s main square former Market Place for centuries now-a-days four Fountains can be seen. In each  Fountain features the city … the golden Sun, the human faced Moon and the white wolf – decorate the corners of the square. The significant motif of the fourth fountain in the south-east corner is grape referring to the Town of Grapes and Wine. These are also coat of arms motifs of Gyöngyös.

Throughout the course of the history of Jewish-Christian times they have lived peacefully side by side. What’s more, as greater evidence of the Synagogue at Gyöngyös, which is a third of the country’s largest house of worship. The large, distinctive building was built-in 1930 on the basis of Leopold Baumhorn and György Somogyi. In the center of the building is located the large dome. For a long time it has been used as a furniture store, but now going through the period of reconstruction. Upon plans it will serve as Coexistence House and will organize events of the Christian-Jewish dialogue converted into a center. Will be housing also exhibitions and will be a center for cultural programs, and as for to-day heard already it has been completed renderings of the project. At Gyöngyös the Jews decades after the Compromise (1867) settled in a large numbers in 1910, the number exceeded to the population of 2000 that was one-fifth of the population Jewish. From the Gyöngyös ghetto in the summer of 1944, more than 1800 people were driven by the authorities, most were transported to the Auschwitz death camp, a few survivors after the war returned for a short time, and many of them left abroad to Israel or America. The war and the Holocaust abolished their memories in the surroundings. It is planned that the environment Coexistence House is rebuilt, and they try to give back to the building ’30s-edge features. At the Coexistence House, Judaism will be presented in the results of their activities of the past  centuries at Gyöngyös – Hungary. To be introduced the industry installers, architects, cultural patron, pharmacists – Gideon Richter who studied in the city. Also lived in the county Lajos Hatvany and Sándor Bródy. Hopefully, can be mention the rooted girls, former citizens of Gyöngyös the Chess champion Polgár Girls.

After the short sightseeing headed to the Kékes… Restaurant where Anita Molnár – Hungarian National Tourist Office – Regional Director of Marketing and Robert Nagy – President of Mátra Beaded TDM, Mayor György Hiesz and Tamás Kévés –Vice-President, Gábor Törőcsik – regional marketing manager welcomed the group. Also each one of the emphasised how worthwhile to stop and look, taste, enjoy the what Gyöngyös is all about, which is kinda skipped by drivers on the Highway to Kékes.

The group was ensured by entertainment during the supper, tasting local wines and enjoying the event of the Mátra gastronomic – Year of Gastronomic Experiences. Excellent food was served by Zoltán Nagy – master chef and Veronika Szabó – kitchener. Krisztián Kovácsik presented the wines – winemaker from Bardos and Son Winery. The background music was by Attila Szőke plays acoustic guitar and Gusztáv Mátra and last but not least an awesome Borostyán Palots Folk Dancers show highlighted the night.

Surely was a fine time even dispite the pouring rain and short stay, but  major attractions were shown and definitely a must stop for all before heading to the Kékes mountain to stop by at Gyöngyös to visit in the future … of course not only for the Hungarians, but to visit Gyöngyös for the tourist, foreigners working staying in Hungary would be a pitty to miss.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

4 Apr

The 5th Badacsony wineries – New York Palace – Budapest

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5. Badacsony - new york palace budapest

In just 2 days – Badacsony wine makers arriving to the New York Palace in Budapest!

Location: New York Palace Budapest

District VII., 9 Elizabeth Blvd. 

Attention to the wine lovers!

On April, 6. 2016. for the 5th occasion will be open for the wine lovers at the grandiose and imposing building of the New York Palace whereas will be hosting a fabulous wine tasting day. There will be 30 wine makers from the region of Badacsony whom will personally offer their best wines. The Badacsony  vinyards  lies at the northern shores at Lake Balaton.

On this day will be present wineries from smaller cellars to major wineries, by a total of  165 kinds of wines from 32 wineries. Also the Badacsonyi  Pálinka House, the BellaBadacsony introducing their special dry fruits and vegetables, from the Szegi family farm the artisan cheeses and last but not least representing the Hotel Bonvino Wine & Spa.

For the first time this year, beside the wine tasting will be three Master Course programs. From: 3p.m. – 4.15p.m. „What to eat beside the Badacsony wines?” Presentation by: dr. András Csizmadia – gastro-philosopher.

From: 4.30p.m. – 5.45p.m. Local or international varieties … is it O.K. if it’s only ours? The grapes of Badacsony. Presenter: dr. Gabriella Mészáros – teacher.

From: 6p.m. – 7.15p.m. – Robert Smith AIWS – journalist. The place of Badacsony wines in the world. The soul of the volcanoes from an outsider.  The presentation is only in English language.

Attending to the a/m Master course each one cost 2000 HUF/person/course.

The wine makers will meet the professional partners and the representatives of the press between 3p.m. to 4p.m.

The public are welcomed from 3 p.m. up till 9 p.m.  to the exclusive tasting.  Get your ticket for wine tasting for 5900HUF on the spot and also to join the Master Course!

 

Update by Aggie Reiter

14 Feb

7th. VinCE Budapest Wine Show – Hungary – 2016.

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A small country in the heart of Central Europe having the Greatest Wine Show!

VinCE Budapest … repeatable rows of  floating wine at Corinthia Hotel Budapest!

District, VII. –  43-49 Erzsébet Blvd. – Budapest

March 3-4-5. 2016.

Daily: 11 a.m. –  8 p-m.

The wine lovers may meet  Sommeliers  and wine makers face-to-face and  it will be an ultimate paradise with no intention to leave.!

Absolutely, the most important wine event in the region to come  was announced at the previous press  meeting of  the 7th Budapest Wine Show. The visitors will have a chance to taste more than 1000 kind of wine, offered by 182  national and international wineries on the spot and not to mention a unique time to gather together enjoying the exciting tastings with acquaintance and buddies.  This marvelous event will be held  on the ground floor of the Corinthia Hotel Budapest. Visitors having their admission ticket at this point they will receive their By the glass®!

A fantastic opportunity to kill two birds with one stone … VinCE Budapest provides an excellent opportunity for wine lovers not just to roll on tasting excellent wines, but to develop their skills in wines participating at master classes, workshops, all with the help of well-known professional performers at a brilliant place through the wine tasting. Friday and Saturday is also open to the general public masterclasses and workshops will be organized, where experts introduce visitors into the world of wine, and gain valuable knowledge and become at the end of the course as an expert. The master classes, workshops cost between 2000-5000HUF/person (ticket price for the given day). Speakers and instructors at the workshop rooms Tom Stevenson, Caroline Gilby MW, György Márkus, Rod Smith MW, Olivier Piller, Adam Pawlowski, Nick Adams MW, Natasha Hughes MW, Sarah Jane Evans MW, Anne Mc Hale MW, Elizabeth Gabay MW, László Romsics,  Ágnes Herczeg, András Horkay, Xavier Gomart, José Andueza, Yotam Sharon, Petér Csizmadia-Honigh, Darrel Joseph, Caroline Gilby, Guillaume Drouin, Mustafa Camlica.

The innovation By the glass® will be the domestic premiere at the VinCE Wine Show in Budapest. The guests having to have visited in the previous years the VinCE Wine Show are aware of some new features to come by the organizers. One of the biggest sensation of this year will undoubtedly be the By the glass® option.

The Dutch system, By the glass® was not in practise nor was known in Hungary. Around the world from Brazil to Singapore … 41 countries already handy for wine lovers. By the glass® innovation is cutting-edge  by creating the world’s first smart phone to communicate and system in storage the wine dispenser. In Hungary will be introduced for the first time at the VinCE Wine Show – Budapest. All the Guest will see what a handy device it is when giving try to fill their glass!

At the Hall may see, study and taste the 20 “Modular” type system filled with Furmint, Juhfark, Kékfrankos – Blue Frankish always fresh and at perfect temperature, only with just the touch of a button to fill your glass. By using a smart phone (e-mail address or registered Facebook profile) have access to applications including SmartWine – By the glass® where you can rate the wine, share your experience with acquaintances or friends. The wines tasted data can be viewed anytime, replayed again later.

The Best-to-the-Best  … VinCE Award …  The secret of success nominated to the VinCE Award is within the recognition of experts in wine-related work, rewarding exemplary performance.

Thursday, March 3. – professional daily ticket: 6000HUF
Friday, March 4.  – daily ticket: 12000HUF
Friday, March 4. – professional daily ticket: 6000HUF
Saturday,March 5. – daily ticket : 14 000 HUF

For further more full details in English language of the 7th. VinCE Budapest Wine Show: http://vincebudapest.hu/en/

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

 

21 Dec

Second Year – Wine Xmas Tree – City Park – Ice Rink – Budapest – 2015.

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An event to go on a”cellar tour” again with “Glass in Hand” at the Ice Rink in the City Park.

Exquisite guest wine makers came and brought their fantastic wines for tasting.

BUT … What makes a memorable bottle of wine?

The answer is pretty simple is a worthy representative of a particular region.

This year was the second year to have kept the Wine Xmas Tree event where a couple of well-known Lake Balaton region wine makers brought to the scene to taste their wines. These wine makers make every effort to bring fame to the their delicious wines and nectar.  They are manually harvested, crop restriction, and are prepared within the traditional and modern wine-making processes. Offering a wide range of fragrant heavy-bodied white, red wines and Rozé. These are all aged in wooden barrels.

The Bezerics Wine House, is located at Keszthely, at the west shore of Lake Balaton. Most of their wines are made from white grape varieties both Hungarian and International such as Cserszegi Fűszeres (Cserszeg Spice), Furmint, Chardonnay and a very rare Hungarian grape variety calls Pátria which is a cross between Olasz Rizling (Italian Riesling) and Tramini

Bujdosó Vineyards – located at Balatonlelle – Southern Lake Balaton. The Bujdosó wines are already popular not just at its local cellars, but the residents of Budapest prefer to have on their table the variety of the Bujdosó wines. At the tasting event many bottles were opened such as the “Matacs” – the virgin vintage of Szürkebarát. The grapes are matured in the oak barrels. It is a full-bodied wine that gives the distinctive taste.

Laposa Estate – located at Badacsonytomaj – Badacsony Region – lays at the Northern area of Lake Balaton. A long time ago used to be an active volcano, which rocked the region and today it rocks the wine lovers, but to stay to the wines, the remaining soil is still special here in growth of unique vineyards. Every year an average of 80000 bottles are prepared fine wines as the Riesling, the Rhine Riesling, the Pinot Gris, Juhfarok, Kéknyelű, Yellow Muscat, Furmint and Hárslevelű.

Légli Vineyards and Winery – located at  Balatonboglár – Southern shore of Lakre Balaton. The wines from the estate are from vineyards on terraces of volcanic origins with the best aspect in Badacsony.He is the master of light-bodied fruity white wines. Légli Blanc is a one of the important figure on the shelves at the supermarkets and also in the hands of the sommeliers.

Szent Donát Winery – located on the Csopak hillside – Northern area at Lake Balaton. All wines are made from the winery’s own grapes, and every step of the production is happening at the Csopak estate. The Csopak wine by Szent Donát  surely deserves to be kept in mind.

Szeremley Estate – located at Badacsonytomaj – Northern Lake Balaton area. Wine production began at this region in the 1st century, which dates back to The Romans. As was told, they safeguard the unique harmony of their wines in keeping with the requirements of the highest standards, which reflect all the natural beauty of the landscape, the mineral character of the basalt and the atmosphere of the sunny slopes. Typically, reflecting local characteristics known for its white wine of their own. Their most common variety are the Riesling wines that were at the wine tasting event as well.

Istvándy Winery – located at Káptalantóti – Northern Lake Balaton.Those guests who even once tasted the Istvándy Wines were to say in two-word its a proof of “quality wines” and as he said, “It has a lot to do with the land’s soil and weather … the volcanic mountains and the reflection of the water of the Lake Balaton, the microclimate provide such a special environment for the grapes grown there to produce a unique liquid  called „the wine of delight.” Have to mention the 100% heavenly grape nectar, that once you taste it you think twice whether you want to go on with wine tasting … o.k. …just kidding, but when tasting the 100% pure grape nectar you feel the warmth summer breeze with melting sweet grapes …  you will surely get addicted to it!

Váli Wine – located at Badacsonyörs – Lake Balaton.Was told, the secret of fine wine is to be manual harvesting in buckets, processing in barrels for the purpose to have the wine to be as much to it as when it was born.The perfect characterized Balaton Uplands wines are reductive and aged in oak barrels. Unforgettable the Riesling wines from the Vali Winery at the Lake Balaton.

Villa-Tolnay – located at the Csobánc hill on the Northern shore of Lake Balaton. Was told during the tasting, that after many years of experience was to learn and develop to get to this level and also the cherish the knowledge passed down through generations gives the possible to make the day for the wine lovers. He works with 6-8 varieties of grapes. The selection of Riesling also started with Rhine Riesling and the Pinot Noir are the most popular sought of wines. At this tasting event it helps in learning the process and offers an insight into “mistery of good wine”.This update naturally can not reproduce the flavor of the wonderful wines tasted at the event, but that is why it is worth a visit all the wine regions and taste the delicious wines for your own.

The presence of the Bergmann Confectionery arriving from Balatonfüred was the cream on top of the cake. Not only because  the Bergmanns due to their colourful family history, but also dispite to the coming season of holidays when at the HUngarian families are not missing the home-made Hungarian Xmas cakes (beigli), angel loaf (candied fruit – raisins – almonds and rum – covered with milk chocolate), short cakes, cake rolls containing freshly dried fruit and nuts, home-made strudel, sponge cakes drenched in chocolate, rolls with chocolate cream – brittle – sour cherry in rum, poppy-seed cake with flavoured fruits and the Bethlehem almond marzipan Xmas cake (begli), buttery sponge cake filled with apricot jam and marzipan, with white chocolate dragging and dropping … One in the list should not be left out, which was the favorite was the Stollen (kneaded yeast dough rich of candied fruit – almonds – raisins – marzipan –  the peel of lemon with rum – matured with icing sugar and butter.) No wonder the Bergmann Confectionery is so famous by the visitors spending time around the northern shores of Lake Balaton. The family run business has amassed a plethora of cake recipes in the family recipe collection for over three generations. A must stop at the Bergmann cake shop before rolling ahead to other sights around Lake Balaton.

The Northern Lake Balaton Tourist Ltd., was also present in offering sight and sound to be visited every season of the year.

The first rolling in skates could roll over to the Wine Xmas Tree to  have a taste of  the selected wines on the spot.

The lineup of the wine makers – wines and the Bergmann Confectionery snaps from the tasting can followed at the sideshows!

Update and snaps Aggie Reiter

16 Nov

American gastronomy week – SZEGA Market – Budapest – 2015.

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November, 16 until November, 22. 2015.

SZEGA Market  
District, I., 121. Szilagyi Erzsebet Alley – Budapest.

In the midday hours, on November 16, 2015 at the SZEGA Market  – on the -1 level at the Budagyöngye Shopping Center  – began under the series of programs the latest national week, introducing American gastronomy. Another bridge between Hungarian and American cultures by introducing some excellent food from the United States of America. The goal is perfect to familiarise the American gastronomy diversity to the local customers.

A large variety of food as the Satori Bella Vitano Merlot cheese – Merlot wine dipped matured semi-solid greasy cheese, Echo Falls wines from California, the Platte Valley whiskey, Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauces, Fresh US beef meat, Arizona’s ice teas, Old Texas Cowboy ketchup and plenty of sweets-for-sweet lover can be purchased here at the SZEGA market, just like the Americans buy them in their hometown.

At the opening at the American week was present from Embassy of the United States Mr. Dale Wright – Commericial Counselor and within his opening words said the following: Q.: „ Thanks to the globalization, people the world over can now experience each other’s cuisine and specialty foods and as many might already know,the USA is a melting pot of people’s and cultures and consequently, our cuisine reflect that. It is difficult to say what is American cuisine, as it contains so many different elements … those from Asia, from Latin America, from African-American culture and of course influences from the continental Europe and naturally cannot forget to mention the franchises foods, as McDonald’s or KFC to satisfy the needs of busy families in a fast-placed world. Our  largest agricultural state – California – produces over 200 different crops … from citrus to artichokes  to pomegranates, many of which are exported.”

Also continued by saying: Q.: „Naturally, the wines should not be forgotten produced in the States… The California wines have deep roots connected to Hungary! Count Ágoston Haraszthy, first wrote his „Riport on grapes and wine of California” in 1858. He was elected as President of the California State Agricultural Society in  1862. He played a major in the role in popularizing the Zinfandel Wine and grape varietal. To-day the Zinfandel wine labeled: Blossom Hill can be found not far from the town of San Jose, in California. There the sun-drenched days result in super-ripe grapes for this strawberry-scented, refreshing wine. Now-a-days these wine can be purchased at many  stores in Budapest.

A person who enjoys being a gourmand will have his/her  one eye on to look and have a taste of the cheese  at the SZEGA Market The cheese made in Wisconsin namely: Sartori can be purchased from now on for a week on the spot. This took the first prize in the non-Hungarian cheeses competition at the Nation’s Cheese Fair, held during the Wine Festival at the Courtyard of the Castle of Buda –  see previous update at:

Final results of the Nation’s Cheese Competition – Budapest – 2015.

In every State one can find speciality sauces, jams, ”A”and non-”A” drinks … craft beer has become all the rage and seafood delights in all quantities. Now getting close to one of the biggest holidays in the States „Thanksgiving” – where the main star, the turkey also joins the table to be together with families and friends, and although Thanksgiving has a deep historical roots, dating back to the 1st. pilgrims, that landed on the East Coast of the New World, it has become the favorite holiday spending time together, so said the commercial counselor.

Open from Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. On Saturday: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.  Also open in the coming Advent Sundays: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. On December, 20.: 9  a.m. – 8 p.m.

Update and snaps by Aggie Reiter

13 Nov

4th South Lake Balaton Wine Route – Kristinus Wine Estate – Kéthely

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A day at the Year’s New Wines at the “Vineville” on the South Lake Balaton Wine Route.

 Most of the foreigners, tourist visiting Hungary,  perhaps already heard about the Hungarians namely Lake Balaton as the Hungarian Sea. It is a popular venue for locals and foreigners throughout the year. In the summer-time resting, golfing, fishing, splashing in the sweet water lake and in the wintertime when the lake’s temperature goes down to the frozen point, it invites the skater lovers, this is not all they offer, and the aim of the invitation was revealed … the importance to focus on bringing the attention to the representatives of the region’s excellent quality wines into the gastronomy field at the South Lake Balaton.

This meeting was organized for the 4th occasion by the South Lake Balaton Wine Route Association on November, 12. 2015.This year the Kristinus Wine Estate, the settlement at Kéthely housed the presentation and tasting area of the year’s new wines, where most of all the wineries, wine makers and representatives of the region were present as well.

Florian Zaruba – Managing-Director of Kristinus South Balaton Wine Estate said within his welcoming words that the former operating name under Ax & Ax brand at Kéthely winery is committed to the unity, and is an exclusive location at South Lake Balaton for that purpose. Continued by saying, his intention is to undertake these steps in the region, increasing the visibility of the venue in the future. Also described: Q.: “The main-part of the terrain is the man cultivating the land”. Furthermore  by saying that the Lake Balaton is deep and shallow. Diverse and monochrome: turquoise.  Serious as the fall’s storms, light as the sunset in July, just as the white, red, rosé wines from this area. They are one of a kind in each vineyard. A fine place to explore the harmony of mountain farming people, enjoying the each season’s climate and so forth … far more than that … watching the world go by with a glass of mouth-watering wines from South Lake Balaton!

Ferenc Bujdosó – winemaker – President of the Balatonboglári Mountain Municipal Council, underlined that the wine makers of this region should focus, bring forward the attention for the visitors to the South Lake Balaton Wine Road to its grand opportunity to get to know the regions  wines and  wine makers. So in the future the target is to be introducing the surrounding wineries as a map to the routes where, which winery can be found to visit. Also added, Q.: “There is a lot of potential in the south of the lake region, not just in and around the summer activities, providing to relax, enjoying the summer breeze and cooling down with a glass of excellent wine at one of the local wine cellars, but also in spending an excellent pastime allowing in the season of winter to visit the South Lake Balaton relaxing, hiking, hunting or enjoying the local gastronomy and wines. Without exaggeration, we can say that the Lake Balaton region is more than a unique place, and is not just about only wine, gastronomy, but also recreational opportunities for local and foreigner visitors as well. The locals at the southern shore of Lake Balaton has a long history in grape-growing and producing rich in flavor wines. The South Lake Balaton wines deserved to be recognized, and definitely to be promoted by the local restaurants, hotels and bars.”

The slogan of the Bujdosó wines is “The bottled Balaton Summer” and those who haven’t yet tasted them should keep in mind and go for it. They also hold wine tasting and gastronomy evening for small and larger groups at the wine cellar.

Coming to the point of the wine cellars taking part in the gastronomy-tourism is mainly visited throughout the summer season. The change is to bring in practise, to continue welcoming in the wintertime the locals and tourist visiting the surrounding areas, to continuously have the ability to keep open the cellars as opportunities to enjoy the gastronomy delights with regions wines.

Unfortunately, there are still quite a few catering facilities in the region where they serve wines from other wine regions of Hungary. Naturally, this does not mean a case of forbidding it, but as many other wine regions in Hungary they certainly offer their own region’s winemakers wines on the spot.

Dénes Gádor – president of the South-Balaton Wine Road Association said: Q.: „We believe that with the extraordinary talents and opportunities you need to offer the white, red and rosé wines of South Lake Balaton that already been successful prestigious at national and international accolades boast.”

The mission of the South-Balaton Wine Road Association holds Hungarian natural and cultural heritage of quality wine. These values ​​can be measured from the culinary, hospitality culture to the wine route stations of which are selected and repeatedly checked by the South-Balaton Wine Road Association. The Association holds members of professional managers keeping strict qualification rules. The association was founded – 1999 by the Wine Road wineries, catering, as well as the area’s mountain villages and settlements. Along the southern shore of Lake Balaton there is around 40 qualified wine route stations awaiting to welcome throughout the year the visitors interested in the region’s „Grapevilles”, wine culture, their kept traditions, wineries, restaurants, accommodation establishments, craft workshops or just spending time to enjoy the peaceful sights of the local landscape.

After the speeches, and tasting this year’s new wines the group was invited for lunch served at the Kristinus South Balaton Wine Estate Restaurant and were able to consult on issues on personal conversation with the wine makers.

List of wine makers and representatives  present of this year’s new wines: Bujdosó Winery, Buzás Vineyards, Dézsma Cellar, Fáncsi-hegyi Winery, Garamvári Vineyards, Gutman Wine Cellar, Hujber winery, Katona Winehouse, Kislaki Wine Manufactory, Koltai Cellar • Kristinus Wine Estate, Országh Cellar, Pócz Winery, Podmaniczky Winery, Rádpuszta Vineyards, Várszegi Winery, Veszprém Cellar.

Update and snaps:Aggie Reiter

7 Nov

Flashnews … Saint Martin’s Day – Skanzen – Szentendre – Bujdosó winery!

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Ain’t no program yet for the coming week-end to be in a hustle and bustle … ? Why not enjoy your timeout at the

Skanzen – Open Air Museum – Szentendre

November, 7 and 8. 2015.

How about visiting an amazing venue to take part at an all-day program to an unforgettable atmosphere at Saint Martin’s Day.

On Saint Martin’s Day it is a Hungarian traditional to have goose delicacies, tasting the year’s new wines, craft fair, puppet theater, tales corner, play courtyard and of course many other recreational opportunities awaiting the local and foreigner visitors.

At the Skanzen may see a collection of Hungary’s centries way back traditional old style buildings equipped with their everyday’s enviroments.Also a grand opportunity to have a sip and taste the new wines brought to the Skanzen by the Bujdosó winery. According to the season, the traditions at the Bujdosó Vineyards and Winery will be presenting their new wines, including Mentőöv ’15  (Life Belt) , Ibituba ’12, Kapitány ’15 (Captain) and Rosé.  Orsolya Bujdosó will be awaiting for the guests.

Incase those who intended, but missed to take the road to Szentendre this week-end can make it on November 13 or 14 to visit the Bujdosó spectacle cellar at the  Southern area of Lake Balaton, at 2. Géza Gárdonyi Street – Balatonszemes, where naturally Saint Martin’s delicacies and of course Bujdosó wines await the visitors roll over for a splendid day.

Update by Aggie Reiter

 

 

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