The vintage 2020 proves a frustrating one for winemakers in Tokaj with very little, if any, sweet wine but some exciting potential for dry wines. Our winemakers spoke to Ben about their experience. Kardos: 'It was a nightmare for sweet...
In the latest issue for Decanter Magazine there was an exclusive supplement guide to Hungary. The 2021 guide included some fantastic wins for Hungary's finest wines and we're pleased to say a whole host of Novel Wines achieved 90pts or higher....
We weren’t the first people to discover Gizella wines for the UK market, but as soon as we had tasted them, we knew we would love to work with Laszlo Szilagyi and his wines. Gizella Pince is Laszlo and his...
Gabor Kardos' wines from the Hungarian region of Tokaj were not only the first wines we stocked at Novel Wines, but his dessert wine was the inspiration for starting it in the first place. My business partner Gyorgy has known...
Endre Demeter oversees some of the finest parcels of land in Tokaj, Hungary’s most famous wine region. The vines are located around the pretty village of Mad and grow in a range of diverse soils, giving Demeter a colourful palette...
Tállya Radicals, aka TR Wines, are a group of young wine enthusiasts focused on rejuvenating the winemaking scene in Tállya, one of the sub regions of Tokaj. The group own a 3.5 hectare estate at Palota vineyard and achieved their...
As we begin Furmint February, wine buyer Ben Franks takes you through what Furmint wines you should be sipping this month. If you've never tasted a Furmint before, then there's no better time than now. Over the last 20 years,...
Furmint is the most important white wine grape variety in Hungary. The variety is internationally famed for its Tokaj sweet wines and breaking new ground as a world class dry white wine. Tokaj sweet wines, once the most expensive in...
"It takes a lot of time to realise your potential in Tokaj; it's been a very exciting ride." Gyorgy catches up with Gizella winemaker Laszlo Szilagyi Meet Laszlo Szilagyi, winemaker behind Gizella winery, who is passionate about mastering the region...
Alongside Istvan Szepsy, Dr Endre Demeter has established himself as one of the leading lights of the Tokaj region in Hungary. Endre Demeter, winemaker at Demetervin Demeter owns vineyards in some of the finest locations in and around the village...
Budapest is the perfect blend of architectural grandeur and non-stop nightlife - with enough history to boot. The Hungarian capital is also a wine tasting epicentre, and here you can sample bottles from the 22 ancient winemaking regions across the...
The Novel Wines team was honoured to be joined by winemaker Dr Endre Demeter for the last weekend of February. Demeter, who is one of the leading lights of Tokaj talent, introduced his wines to our Bath customers at Cork...
