The wine region of Balaton-Felvidék is located in the region of Balaton of Hungary. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Káli Kövek or the Domaine Káli Kövek produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Balaton-Felvidék are Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Balaton-Felvidék often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit or non oak and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or spices.
We currently count 11 estates and châteaux in the of Balaton-Felvidék, producing 39 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Balaton-Felvidék go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food.
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...
The estate, which comprises the Gimblett Gravels (Hawke’s Bay) and Te Muna Road (Martinborough) vineyards, will be represented at La Place by two of the oldest négociants, CVBG and Mähler-Besse, in both Europe and Asia. The 2020 vintage of Craggy Range Le Sol Syrah and Craggy Range Aroha Pinot Noir will join the ranks of some of the world’s most renowned wines. La Place ‘made sense’ for Craggy with the estate focused on expanding its distribution reach within the world of fine wine, ...
Wealthy bidders gathered under a big tent just outside Ritz-Carlton golf resort in Florida to compete for ‘one-of-a-kind’ lots in the live auction at Naples Winter Wine Festival 2022. Organisers said a record amount of more than $23m was raised at the latest edition of the annual charity event, which was founded by the Naples Children & Education Foundation (NCEF). Rather than focus solely on wines, the live auction is known for offering exclusive experiences in partnership with some of the ...
