Hungary Uncorked: The Land of Nectar and Bull's Blood Wine

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The Wine Guild of the United Kingdom brings the best of Hungary to you in this packed evening, complete with nine wine tastings! Join us for an immersive exploration of Hungary's remarkable wine and food heritage, where centuries of winemaking tradition meet diverse terroirs and distinctive wines. The evening begins with an introduction about Hungary's position as Europe's most historic wine-producing nations, followed by a fascinating journey through the country's winemaking history - from the well-known Tokaj to Eger. You will be led through a guided tasting of nine money-can't-buy wines representing Hungary's most celebrated wine regions, including a vertical flight of several aged wines, as well as an Hungarian feast of traditional cuisines. The Wine Guild of the UK is pleased to announce that Mr Ferenc Kumin, The Hungarian Ambassador to the UK, and Mr Bálint Illés, First Counselor for Food and Agriculture, will be joining us as guests of honour at the event. Wineries featured: Flight 1: Dry Whites of Tokaj- Maison aux Pois Estate Furmint 2023- Maison aux Pois Selection B 2019 (Single Vineyard Furmint from Betsek) Flight 2: Horizontal Reds from Szekszárd- Eszterbauer 112-Year-Old Kadarka 2023- Eszterbauer Telihold Kékfrankos 2023- Eszterbauer Báró Steiner Bikavér 2023 (Translated: Bull’s Blood - signature blend based onKadarka and Kékfrankos, et al) Flight 3: Vertical Reds from Eger- St Andrea Merengő Bikavér 2022- St Andrea Merengő Bikavér 2013- St Andrea Merengő Bikavér 2006 Flight 4: Sweet Wines of Tokaj- Maison aux Pois Late Harvest 2024- Maison aux Pois Aszu (6 puttonyos) 2019 Nibbles Savoury nibbles on the masterclass table will be created specifically for the event by a Hungarian baker:cheesy loaf rings (identical pastry to the famous Hungarian chimney cake) with three different flavours:light cheddar, light cheddar & olives and red Leicester cheese.Following the masterclass, classic Hungarian meals will be provided in buffet style alongside a table offree pour wines. Hungarian cuisine Paprikás csirke(Chicken paprikash) Gombapörkölt (Mushroom paprikash– vegetarian) Sides: galuska (Hungarian dumplings) or mashed potato Rákoczi túrós pohárdesszert (Sweet cottage cheese and apricot dessert in a glass) You will also have the chance to hear from winemakers, who will talk you through the characteristics of their wines. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious about Hungarian viticulture, this event offers a rare opportunity to discover the depth and diversity of a wine culture that been around for thousands of years. 🥂 Event Highlights 📚 Over nine Regional Wines, Nine Unique Stories - You will be expertly-guided through nine Hungarian wines in one sitting, from across Hungary's wine regions. 🥗 Hungarian feast - Guests will be treated to a traditional Hungarian feast to complement the evening's wine tasting experience. 🎭 Meet the Winemakers - Hear firsthand from the passionate vintners as they share insights into the characteristics of their wine. Come taste the soul of Hungary - one glass at a time! Whilst most of our events are scheduled to last 2-3 hours, some may extend longer so we suggest you choose flexible return travel arrangements. Please arrive by 6.30pm. Many thanks to our sponsors for their contribution to this event

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