Wojciech Bońkowski
Master of Wine

Pannon Wine Challenge: awards announced

The 2012 Pannon Wine Challenge is over. Grand trophy winner is Oremus Tokaji Aszú 3 puttonyos 2006. There are also surprises, such as gold medals for a Syrah and a Juhfark from… Slovakia.

István Jásdi or the power of self

István Jásdi, brilliant wines from the Balaton.

Neurotic Furmint, cheerful Hárs

Furmint is neurotic and introvert, Hárslevelű self-confident and serene.

Time to go, Mr. Merlot

Day 1 of the Pannon Wine Challenge in Hungary. No winners yet but I already know the losers.

2012 Pannon Wine Challenge day 0

Day 0 of the 2012 Pannon Wine Challenge, Michelin-star warm-up dinner in Budapest (if 7 courses can be termed a warm-up).

Monarchia Egri Bikavér 2000

Arrived at the 2012 Pannon Bormustra, Hungary’s leading wine competition. What awaits us?