{"title":"Eastern European Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eEastern Europe is a region that stretches from the eastern borders of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/central-european-wines\" title=\"Central European Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCentral Europe\u003c\/a\u003e to the western edges of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/asian-wine\" title=\"Asian Wine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsia\u003c\/a\u003e, encompassing a diverse array of cultures, languages, and historical experiences. It typically includes countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/romanian-wines\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Romanian Wines\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRomania\u003c\/a\u003e, Serbia, and the Baltic States, as well as parts of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/balkans?filter.v.price.gte=\u0026amp;filter.v.price.lte=\u0026amp;filter.v.availability=1\u0026amp;sort_by=best-selling\" title=\"Balkan Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBalkans\u003c\/a\u003e and Eastern Slavic nations. This region is marked by its complex history, shaped by centuries of empires, wars, and shifting borders, particularly under the influence of the Russian Empire and later the Soviet Union. Eastern Europe features a varied landscape of vast plains, forests, and mountain ranges, and it has been a crucial geopolitical crossroads, blending Eastern and Western cultural influences. Key wine regions in Eastern Europe include but are not limited to: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/tokaji-wines\" title=\"Tokaji Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTokaj\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/kakheti\" title=\"Kakheti Wines\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKakheti\u003c\/a\u003e, Kartli, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/vayots-dzor\" title=\"Vayots Dzor\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVayots Dzor\u003c\/a\u003e, Ararat, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cardwellcellars.com\/collections\/moravia?filter.v.price.gte=\u0026amp;filter.v.price.lte=\u0026amp;filter.v.availability=1\u0026amp;sort_by=best-selling\" title=\"Moravian Wine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMoravia\u003c\/a\u003e, Eger, Villány, Transylvania, Codru, and the Thracian Valley. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bolfan-grasevina-2017","title":"Bolfan G Graševina 2021","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCentral Europe holds Graševina, also known as Welschriesling, in high regard as a paramount white grape variety. Its roots can intriguingly be traced back to the Champagne region. Exhibiting a full-bodied texture, this white wine unfolds with layers of buttery and creamy undertones. The palate is further treated to stewed nuances of pear, apple, and quince, making it a rich and aromatic experience.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976143954234,"sku":"10765","price":42.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/BolfanGrasevina.png?v=1696814196"},{"product_id":"rany-furmint-harslevelu","title":"Rány Furmint-Hárslevelü","description":"\u003cspan\u003eThe Jakab Rány Furmint\/Hárslevelű wine originates from the historically rich Rány vineyard, which boasts records tracing back to the 13th century. Remarkably, Rány holds the title as the Tokaj region's second oldest vineyard and is held in high esteem for its unparalleled reputation, being one of the oldest Grand Cru's also. The vineyard's topsoil, predominantly rocky rhyolite, mandates manual cultivation due to its challenging nature. Among the Homonna and Jakab vineyards, wines derived from Rány are notably the most mineral and austere. These wines are recognized for their formidable structure, slow maturation process, and impressive longevity. The blend comprises 80% Furmint and 20% Hárslevelű, intermingled within the vineyard. The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and is then matured in oak barrels to enhance its depth and character.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976143987002,"sku":"10385","price":81.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/JakabRanyFurmint-Harslevelu.png?v=1696812950"},{"product_id":"menabde-wines-tamaras-tetra","title":"Menabde Wines Tamara's Tetra 2020","description":"From the importer: \u003cem\u003eThe vineyard is located in the village of Sadmeli in the Ambrolauri Municipality in Racha. The vineyard ranges from 540m to 570m above sea level and is planted to Mtsvane \u0026amp; Shavi Kabistoni (40 years old) with new plantings of Rachuli Tetra, Rtskhila, Aleksandrouli \u0026amp; Mujuretuli. The vineyard is 5000m2 and the soil is clay loam over limestone.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976144511290,"sku":"10527","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/Cardwell-test-v2.png?v=1693367715"},{"product_id":"mariam-iosebidze-tavkveri-vinono","title":"Mariam Iosebidze Tavkveri Vinō̂nō̂ 2020","description":"\u003cem\u003eMariam’s interest for wine started when she was working for a tourism company called Living Roots. Her work involved traveling all around Georgia visiting natural wine cellars and gaining knowledge from the producers themselves. During that time she also worked at the newly opened Gvino Underground, the first natural wine bar in Tbilisi, together with Ramaz Nikoladze, John Wurdeman, and Niki Antadze (all natural winemakers). The passion and inspiration from these people inspired Mariam herself to dream about one day making her own wine.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003cem\u003eIn 2014 she had the opportunity to make her first vintage in her uncle’s wine cellar using one of his Qvevris. Since then she has been producing wine with the single red grape variety Tavkveri. The grapes are grown in the village of Ateni situated centrally in the Shida Kartli region of eastern Georgia.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe harvest is usually from the middle to the end of October, after which the grapes are transported to the winery in Kiketi south of Tbilisi. All of Mariam’s three vintages have had 2,5-3 days of skin maceration, which is very little compared to Georgian tradition; afterward the skins are separated from the juice and kept in Qvevri for about 8 months.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n- Wines of Georgia","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976147263802,"sku":"10526","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/MariamIosebidzeTavkveriVino_no.png?v=1696815982"},{"product_id":"okros-wines-tsolikouri-2017","title":"Okro's Wines Tsolikouri","description":"\u003cp\u003e100% Tsolikouri white wine, made from old vines planted in the renowned Imereti region of western Georgia. These vines have never been touched by chemicals and are harvested by hand with very low yields, ensuring a true representation of the grape's flavours.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bunches are directly pressed without any skin maceration, resulting in a solid structured white wine with tension and length. Enjoy the nose of yellow apple, almonds, and bergamot. This unique white wine offers a great opportunity to explore the ancient world of Georgian wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976147624250,"sku":"11065","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/Okro_sWinesTsolikouri.png?v=1696817625"},{"product_id":"padi-hegy-furmint","title":"Padi-Hegy Furmint 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Jakab Padi-Hegy Furmint is a meticulously cultivated organic dry Furmint. This wine is the result of a collaboration between Zoltán Jakab and Attila Homonna, a luminary in the realm of dry Tokaji. The foundation of this wine lies in the Padi-hegy vineyard, the estate's inaugural acquisition in 2006. With a southern exposure, the vineyard boasts rocky terrain speckled with stones and a unique soil composition of rhyolite tuff, geyserite, limnoquarzite, and a significant presence of clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted exclusively from Furmint grapes, the wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation and is then aged in oak barrels. In its creation, a diverse mix of barrels is employed, including those from the revered Stockinger of Austria and traditional Hungarian Zemplen oak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976151130426,"sku":"10384","price":81.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/JakabPadi-HegyFurmint.png?v=1696812579"},{"product_id":"tedos-marani-saperavi-rose-2020","title":"Tedo's Marani Saperavi Rosé 2020","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSince 1985, Tedo Gzirishvili has been immersed in the art of viticulture and winemaking. In his familial cellar, Tedo crafts wines sourced from grapes cultivated in organic vineyards. While he respects time-honored traditions by fermenting wines in kvevri, he also embraces modern European techniques, using stainless steel tanks for certain productions. Tedo’s Marani is known for both traditional and innovative blends of dry white, Rosé, and red wines, featuring varieties such as Rkatsiteli, Rkatsiteli-Mtsvane, Buera, Tavkveri-Buera, Tavkveri, Budeshuri Tsiteli, and the renowned Saperavi.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976151261498,"sku":"11259","price":54.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/Tedo_sMaraniSaperaviRose.png?v=1696816218"},{"product_id":"szepsy-madi-furmint-hun-2021","title":"Szepsy Madi Furmint HUN 2021","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCrafted by the renowned Szepsy family, this Furmint unveils a thrilling dry iteration. It brings forth a fresh and aromatic nose, coupled with a palate rich in flavor and well-balanced structure, marked by sharp acidity and a prolonged mineral tail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe creation of the Hun label is credited to Istvan Szepsy Jr. The grapes for this wine are cultivated in the Hasznos, Bohomáj, Úrágya, Urbán, and Nyulas crus. The fermentation and aging process occurs in stainless steel tanks and involves partial malolactic fermentation, enhancing the intricate profile of the wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976155554106,"sku":"11252","price":57.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/SzepsyMadiFurmintHUN.png?v=1696813355"},{"product_id":"vinarija-dingac-postup","title":"Vinarija Dingac Postup 2017","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe signature character of wines from the safeguarded terrains of Dingač and Postup is their \"freškina\" or seaside saltiness, a testament to the vineyards' closeness to the ocean. The relentless sun illuminates indigenous herbs like rosemary, thyme, and oregano, infusing the wine with a sweet, menthol-tinged herbal aroma. Typically, Postup grapes are harvested later than those in Dingač, resulting in a wine with a richer, more intense profile. Its robust aromas—ranging from sun-baked stones and dried fruits to condensed fig, plum, and tobacco—balance out the maritime essence. Boasting a robust structure with an actual salty taste, this wine pairs impeccably with Croatian delicacies like home-cured anchovies, pickled onions, indigenous olives, prosciutto, and hearty meat stews. Yet, its distinctive nature also allows for unconventional pairings, such as fresh oysters.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976158863674,"sku":"10749","price":63.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/VinarijaDingacPostup.png?v=1696811463"},{"product_id":"zlatan-otok-plavac-mali-vinoline","title":"Zlatan Otok Plavac Mali Vinoline 2018","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLively tartness harmonizes with soft hints of nutty tannins. It mirrors the essence of a mid-bodied Barbera, yet with a profound earthen depth. With a taste that evokes a tangy candy, it unfurls an invigorating wave of both red and blue berries.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976160010554,"sku":"10743","price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/ZlatanOtokPlavacMaliVinoline.png?v=1696811820"},{"product_id":"zlatan-otok-plavac-mali-grand-cru-2011","title":"Zlatan Otok Plavac Mali Grand Cru 2011","description":"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine boasts an unparalleled richness and intensity. Though the 2011 vintage remains youthful with its vibrant energy and robust fruit flavors, it exudes notes of sun-dried dark fruits, enigmatic spices, and an earthy, savory backbone. 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The fermentation and aging process for this wine takes place in Stockinger barrels and Hungarian oak, with the wood's age ranging typically between three to six years, adding depth and complexity to its character.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976180556090,"sku":"10383","price":105.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/HomonnaHatari.png?v=1696812691"},{"product_id":"matosevic-alba-antiqua","title":"Matosevic Alba Antiqua 2018","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSituated in the Buje area of the Western Istrian wine region, this vineyard lies close to the Istrian hamlet of Krasica. It is famed for yielding remarkable grapes in modest quantities. This wine, purely crafted from Istrian Malvasia, undergoes several days of skin fermentation. Subsequently, it matures on fine lees in a mix of French oak and acacia barrels for a span of 30 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoasting a unique blend of robust intensity and unexpected freshness, this wine evokes the essence of ancient Mediterranean Malvasias, enriched with tertiary aromas. Alba Antiqua is reserved for only the most outstanding vintages and is best suited for pairing with robust dishes in a gastronomic setting, though it equally stands out as a contemplative wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA standout Istrian creation, echoing the timeless Mediterranean winemaking tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976185241914,"sku":"10746","price":72.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/6022\/0218\/files\/MatosevicAlbaAntiqua.png?v=1696812389"},{"product_id":"pheasants-tears-poliphonia-2019","title":"Pheasant's Tears Poliphonia 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn amber colored wine made from a field blend of 128 grapes. These vines are from a Library vineyard that is owned by Pheasant's tears and allows the winery to experiment with different blends. This blend changes every year and this vintage shows a darker-hued red color from the mix of red and white grapes. Delicious and wild with tangy citrus flavors and ample tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976189600058,"sku":"10528","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"szepsy-tokaji-furmint-dry-uragya","title":"Szepsy Tokaji Furmint Dry Urágya 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eÚrágya is perhaps one of Tokaji's most famous grand cru vineyards (making it one of the first grand cru classifications in the world!). The Szepsy Úrágya is produced soley from Furmint. Rich, warm, layered with intense and concentrated minerality, flecked with a flinty smokiness.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIstván Szepsy is one of the leading figures in Tokaj and is largely responsible for the modern winemaking revolution in the region. His family has been making wine in the area for 500 years; in fact, one of his ancestors, Máté Szepsi Laczkó, is thought to be the winemaker who developed the famous Aszú sweet wines of Tokaj in the mid-17th century. Since the 1990s, the Szepsy family has reestablished old vineyards, and István has created a whole new wine category by focusing on dry wines made from the Furmint grape. His estate Furmint as well as his vineyard selections have set the standard for dry wines in Tokaj over past 20 years and today can be found on many of the world’s top wine lists. His sweet Szamorodni and Aszú wines, produced only in the best years, are some of the best sweet wines in the world, continuing the legacy of Szepsy’s ancestors with pride.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cardwell Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45976190648634,"sku":"10419","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}]},{"product_id":"zorah-karasi-areni-noir","title":"Zorah Karasì Areni Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eZorah Karasì Areni Noir is the world’s benchmark example of one of the planet’s oldest grape varieties. Areni Noir has been present in Armenia for millennia. Never grafted and on its own roots, it is 100% indigenous to this land and with a unique DNA profile that does not match any other. Extremely resistant to disease and with a very thick skin, Areni Noir has developed the unique capacity to adapt perfectly to the extreme climate of Vayotz Dzor, its natural habitat. The pinnacle of high-altitude viniculture, Zorah’s vineyards are at 1400m above sea level. This is a phylloxera-free terroir with low-vigour, sub-alkaline, sandy soil rich in limestone and large stones.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFermentation took place in rough, temperature-controlled concrete tanks using only natural yeast. Maturation in large local amphorae, known as “karasì”, buried three-quarters in the ground as per ancient local traditions, for around 12 months. The wine then has a further six months of aging in bottle.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wine shows scents of dark berries, herbs, pepper and anise. 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Every single grape is hand-picked at the optimum time, and the sweetness of the grape and acidity of the soil balance each other out to create a truly unique wine.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIstván Szepsy’s Aszú is as good as it gets. One of the top Aszú wines in the country, this wine packs layers and layers of depth and flavor. Three years of barrel aging, over 200 grams\/liter of residual sugar.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIstván Szepsy is one of the leading figures in Tokaj and is largely responsible for the modern winemaking revolution in the region. His family has been making wine in the area for 500 years; in fact, one of his ancestors, Máté Szepsi Laczkó, is thought to be the winemaker who developed the famous Aszú sweet wines of Tokaj in the mid-17th century. Since the 1990s, the Szepsy family has reestablished old vineyards, and István has created a whole new wine category by focusing on dry wines made from the Furmint grape. 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The old desire of our winery has been to bring back the old splendour to the villages along the Garam River, and to build a well-established winery that rightly reflects the specific characteristics of our wine region.\" - Bott Frigyes, winemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere, ‘Muzsla’ refers to the southern slopes of the Mužsla Hills (or Mužla). It’s a blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTropics. Ripe and yellow fruit skins, orange citrus, honeyed flowers, but also little something flinty\/smoky. Flavours are refreshing, coming in with a great counterbalance of savoury and sour. It has a chalky texture with an acidic lift, a touch of apple cider but just enough to refresh the somewhat thick perfume. Imagine biting through an orange or tangerine, right through the peel, essential oils burst in your mouth, it’s chewy, fleshy, pithy, juicy and finishing on a bitter tang. It’s a wine with a grip, maybe there was some skin contact at play. This works very well. 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The old desire of our winery has been to bring back the old splendour to the villages along the Garam River, and to build a well-established winery that rightly reflects the specific characteristics of our wine region.\" - Bott Frigyes, winemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2020 it has become clear to Frigyes that Furmint and Kékfrankos would define the estate’s future. Though Kadarka, Olaszrizling, Tramini, Muzsla Cuvée, Pinot Noir, and Juhfark continue to be made, his vision now centres on a clear hierarchy—village, cru, and grand cru—elevating these two varieties to express the terroir of Muzsla. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an increasing emphasis on extended maceration, minimal intervention, and prolonged élevage, Frigyes is careful to ensure that technique never overshadows terroir. Muzsla, representing the village level, comes primarily from volcanic-limestone soils and younger vines. Béla (this wine), classified as a cru, is rooted in clay and loess, while Faricka, the grand cru, is planted with the estate’s oldest vines on volcanic-limestone slopes. Farming practices favour small, thick-skinned berries, making a delicate approach essential. Béla, for instance, undergoes the ‘Hamburger method’—a combination of whole-cluster fermentation, foot-treading, and hand-destemming—over two weeks to soften its naturally firm tannins. The wine then spends ten months in Hungarian oak before being bottled unfiltered and unfined, with only a whisper of SO₂ at bottling. 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The old desire of our winery has been to bring back the old splendour to the villages along the Garam River, and to build a well-established winery that rightly reflects the specific characteristics of our wine region.\" - Bott Frigyes, winemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrivia: Hárslevelű is the second important grape in sweet Tokaji production that many struggle to pronounce. The Slovakian name, Lipovina, might work better. One more, Hárslevelű is an offspring of Furmint. End of trivia.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe acidity across the whites of Bott Frigyes is really impressive; raw, oozing, mouth-salivating and drooling. Eye-watering! This one is no different. The perfume’s intensity is comparable to other grapes they vinify, Juhfark comes to mind, with a signature orange blossom aroma. In this wine, I also get almond blossom, yellow apple skin, yellow plum. It’s a bit of a ripe-fruit-basket type of aroma. The acidity is limey, tingling and lightly briny. It carries the flavours nicely, making it moreish and cleansing but the finish itself is not the longest. 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The old desire of our winery has been to bring back the old splendour to the villages along the Garam River, and to build a well-established winery that rightly reflects the specific characteristics of our wine region.\" - Bott Frigyes, winemaker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWine of Mužla, the area of the Štúrovský wine region in Južnoslovenská, which is South Slovakia in short. Juhfark is an old Hungarian variety, supposedly producing neutral, rustic, and as I assume, a bit forgotten or unwanted wines. It’s mostly grown in the western part of Hungary and in southern Slovakia. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt’s a very interesting perfume from the start, there’s something rough about it (rustic?). It has high notes of dried orange, chamomile and sweet and spicy hints of wild honey, Mirabelle plums and pomelo. On the palate, it’s spicy and dry, with crushed rocks, ginger, ripe yellow apples, and waxy skins, verging on overripe tones. Flavours linger with cleansing acidity but it doesn’t hold the tension for very long or as long as I would hope for. However, it’s beautifully textural with ginger biscuits and grilled nuts to finish. Lots going on. 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The finish is elongated by remarkably fine tannins.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDating back to the 1700s, this region holds the title of the oldest in the world to implement a vineyard classification system, a tradition maintained by today's vintners who are the custodians of this rich cultural and historical legacy. Currently, it's the single-vineyard wines that are generating significant buzz, known for their dry and potent character that distinctly reflects the terroir and the volcanic essence of the soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Szepsy family has been entrenched in the winemaking tradition of the Tokaj region since the late 16th century, with Istvan Szepsy and his children delving deep into the potential of this storied area. 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Early budding, flowering and ripening, with rain during the harvest bringing plenty of botrytis that spread over the perfectly-ripened grapes. This gave wonderfully creamy aszú grapes. The wines are complex and elegant with a pleasant structure and lush flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of each picking day, the one-by-one-collected aszú grapes were collected in small stainless steel vats and stored until the end of October. This Eszencia is the free-run juice coming from the weight of the aszú berries. Beside the superconcentration of the aszú berries, we had proportionally more Eszencia than usual, due to the light, botrytised character of the aszú berries. These incredibly rich nectars were then poured into demijohns of 50 litres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deep gold colour with a lot of finesse and elegance on the nose: toffee, green tea, herbal aromas, wildflower honey, candied fruits. The palate is super rich, with caramel, honey, toffee notes, amazingly creamy and mouth-filling texture. Very pure. The after taste gives the reminiscence of herbal tea, candies, fine aged cognac and caffè latte.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 1%\u003cbr\u003eResidual sugar: 681 g\/l\u003cbr\u003eTotal acidity: 10.7 g\/l\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEszencia is a unique wine for its richness and concentration, the memory of the vintage perfectly reflects the character of the aszú berries. A sip offers a snapshot of the vintage, a journey into uncharted territory, an intimate treat for the closest moments. It is best appreciated slightly cool (15°C). Thanks to its high natural sugar content, it can be kept in the fridge for years after opening. 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