Somlói
Fekete Pince Olaszrizling
Somlói, Dunántú, Hungary
Made by the oldest active winemaker in the world, apparently. Experience counts. This wine has character. It's not exactly the kind of wine I'd be drawn to with its soggy then dried newspaper nose and wafer dipped in lemon tea palate. But, like a pig, it has personality and personality goes a long way.
This wine is made from a "godforsaken grape", tasted at the launch of Jason Wilson's book of that title.
Made by the oldest active winemaker in the world, apparently. Experience counts. This wine has character. It's not exactly the kind of wine I'd be drawn to with its soggy then dried newspaper nose and wafer dipped in lemon tea palate. But, like a pig, it has personality and personality goes a long way.
This wine is made from a "godforsaken grape", tasted at the launch of Jason Wilson's book of that title.
@Eric Danch thank you! thumbs up, had it with a German salad from suppenkuche
@Eric Danch thank you! thumbs up, had it with a German salad from suppenkuche
Dec 11th, 2015
2011. So tasty. Hungarian juice that tastes so much like an Alsace white. Flavors are right in between Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Floral, broad texture, salty/mineral finish.
2011. So tasty. Hungarian juice that tastes so much like an Alsace white. Flavors are right in between Riesling and Gewürztraminer. Floral, broad texture, salty/mineral finish.
Dec 9th, 2015
Love this stuff! Racy acidity and all the bells@and whistles
Love this stuff! Racy acidity and all the bells@and whistles
Jan 9th, 2015100% Hárslevelű from Hungary’s Somló region. Deep gold color showing the age. Wet hay and dried apricot nose with honey undertone. Also reminds me of the sweet burnt caramel aromas of creme brûlée. On the palate sweet tropical fruit acidity (mango, pineapple), mineral and earth throughout. Heavy weight and plenty of texture puts this in the same league as some of the best Burgundy whites. From @sommselect dot com: This wine is farmed and crafted by Fekete Béla who is a 90-something-year-old unsung magician that turned a few acres of an ancient volcanic hillside terroir into thought-provoking wines with fathomless depth. It really is the work of a magician.
100% Hárslevelű from Hungary’s Somló region. Deep gold color showing the age. Wet hay and dried apricot nose with honey undertone. Also reminds me of the sweet burnt caramel aromas of creme brûlée. On the palate sweet tropical fruit acidity (mango, pineapple), mineral and earth throughout. Heavy weight and plenty of texture puts this in the same league as some of the best Burgundy whites. From @sommselect dot com: This wine is farmed and crafted by Fekete Béla who is a 90-something-year-old unsung magician that turned a few acres of an ancient volcanic hillside terroir into thought-provoking wines with fathomless depth. It really is the work of a magician.
Feb 16th, 2019
Bone dry. Paper smell. Honeycomb, dried pear and almonds.
Bone dry. Paper smell. Honeycomb, dried pear and almonds.
Jul 29th, 2018
Smells like apple juice from a carton with a long almost woody? finish.
Smells like apple juice from a carton with a long almost woody? finish.
Apr 24th, 2018
Enjoyed- light and tasty. Semi-sweet
Mineral notes when warm/room temp
Enjoyed- light and tasty. Semi-sweet
Mineral notes when warm/room temp
A very perplexing and challenging white from the homeland of Haraszthy. Protestant in its austerity and basalt influence , yet rich and textured at 14% alc. Rocks and honey.
A very perplexing and challenging white from the homeland of Haraszthy. Protestant in its austerity and basalt influence , yet rich and textured at 14% alc. Rocks and honey.
Jun 19th, 2016