The wine region of Tokajská of Slovak Republic. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Ostrožovič or the Domaine Tokaj & Co produce mainly wines white, sweet and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tokajská are Furmint et Harslevelu, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tokajská often reveals types of flavors of tree fruit, tropical fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, non oak or oak.
We currently count 5 estates and châteaux in the of Tokajská, producing 63 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Tokajská go well with generally quite well with dishes of spicy food or sweet desserts.
A new-look Napa Valley barrel auction saw 75 lots raise a total $1.5m in aid of children’s mental health, organisers have announced. Many wines were from the 2021 vintage, and Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) reported an average price per lot of $18,683, which it said was a new record. The barrel auction is now part of Collective Napa Valley, a philanthropy-focused initiative created to offer events and sales for wine lovers throughout the year – replacing the previous Auction Napa Valley event that s ...
Think of Colombia, think of balmy evenings dancing to salsa, fuelled by shots of aguardiente and arepas. But there’s plenty more than the anise-based spirit and cornmeal cakes to sample in the South American country. Chefs have stepped up their game to put gastronomy on the map, with sommeliers and bartenders following suit. Not just appreciating local ingredients and distilling spirits, they also seek out wines from around the world to accompany fine-dining experiences. Their endeavours have pa ...
A magnum of Lafite Rothschild 1887 sold for £22,500 ($28,300) at a Sotheby’s auction of ‘vinous treasures’ spanning nearly 200 years. The wine, held in storage with Octavian group in Wiltshire, had a pre-sale high estimate of £18,000. A single bottle of Château d’Yquem 1831 sold for £27,500 (pre-sale high estimate: £20,000). Another bottle of Yquem, from the 1896 vintage, sold for £15,000, tripling its pre-sale high estimate. ‘An extraordinary wine from a very great Sauternes vintage,’ said Sere ...