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Decanter World Wine Awards 2026: Hungary’s award-winning wines in our selection

The Decanter World Wine Awards are the biggest wine competition in the world, and 2026…

Discover Natural Wines from the North Shore of Lake Balaton

The north shore of Lake Balaton is more than just a scenic summer tourist destination,…

Hungarian Wines Shine at Decanter Awards 2025

Hungarian wines once again proved their worth at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards, scoring…

The Evolution of Natural Wine in Hungary: A New Chapter

All about Hungary's natural wine scene.

Tokaj’s Dry Side: A New Era in Hungarian Wine

Tokaj is Hungary’s most famous wine region. This is why, and where it is today.

A Thousand Years of Wine: Pannonhalma’s Winemaking Legacy

Pannonhalma Abbey, located in northwestern Hungary, is a historic Benedictine monastery that has stood the…

Presenting Paprika & Friends

Looking for more Hungarian specialties? We’re happy to introduce our sister site Paprika & Friends,…

We now deliver internationally!

We’re happy to announce that we ship internationally! We now deliver to 16 countries across…

Hungary: A New Home for Cabernet Franc

When we talk about grape varieties, we usually separate the ‘international’ grape varieties ( think…

Impressions from Tokaj

Award-Winning Hungarian Wines 2021

The Decanter World Wine Award (DWWA) is one of the largest and most influential wine…

New wines from 2020

The first wines from the new vintage have arrived!

Wine & Culture Pairing: Dúzsi Kékfrankos Rosé & Zagar Concert

Recommendation of the week: a crisp rosé paired with crisp beats.

Wine & Culture at Home: Tanú (‘Witness’) Movie & Figula Olaszrizling

A legendary satirical Hungarian movie paired with our favorite honest everyday wine.

Wine & Culture at Home #11: Kurtág Opera & Balassa Nyulászó Furmint 2010

Two contemporary masterpieces paired.

Wine & Culture at Home #11: Moholy-Nagy exhibit & Hummel Kékfrankos 2017

Our tip for today: browse through a Bauhaus legend’s early paintings while sipping on a…

Wine & Culture at Home #10: Qualitons & Konyári Cabernet-Syrah 2015

A concert from an internationally-hyped Hungarian rock band, paired with a juicy, robust all-rounder red!

Györgykovács vs. Quarantine

New series: Györgykovács vs. Quarantine!

Wine & Culture at Home #9: Bohemian Betyars LIVE & St. Andrea Akutyafáját 2018

A live concert at 5pm by a Hungarian folk punk fiddler band, paired with the…

Wine & Culture at Home #8: János Vitéz & Royal Tokaji Late Harvest Cuvée 2017

Tonight: what wine should we match with a fairytale?