Klet Krsko, Classic Zeleni Silvanec, 2017, Slovenia
I like trying different wines and this Silvaner grape base white from Klet Krsko in Slovenia is quite good. Its very green and flinty with quite aromatic on the taste but quite neutral on the nose. It’s like a ford fiesta, to be used or in this case drunk but think of it too much.
Its a white wine that is best with food, fish would be good but as the summer is on us then a zesty salad would be a good choice. At under £10 its decent value.
Royal Tokaji, Dry Tokaji, 2018, Hungary
This is probably I love it or leave it wine, it’s not that Royal Tokaji can actually be accused of producing a bad wine, it is actually quite good one. It’s probably not one that I would go for. You get lots of green fruit with some grapefruit and a little bit of Oak.
As the name suggests this is a dry white wine with plenty of favor which makes this review difficult as there’s a lot going for it, it’s one that you should try. I think that’s what I’ve learned in tasting wine. At £9 from Majestic wine it’s pretty good value as well, probably one to try with lots of other wines.
Furmint from Hungary is a wine that many people don’t try, why? its probably because its from hungary and not cheap.
This is a deep wine, golden in colour, aromas and in taste. There’s honey, pear, almonds and ripe citrus with smokeyness, oakyness and a thickness of texture that makes this pretty different. Its not for everyone and the ripeness of the fruit and smokeyness is a little over powering. It got a Bronze in the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards which is right on the mark.
Its about £25 a bottle, which is expensive for what it is. There are cheaper Furmints out there that are are as good and better AND cheaper.
Nagy Eded, Grand Cru Furmint 2015, Hungary
This Riesling from Hungary is a dry, highly acidic and full of flavour. The aroma is of peach and honey. The taste brings that forward with a bit of kerosene and oily texture. If you can get this its well under £10 but I can’t say I would get more of this. I think the issue is more personal taste,I prefer a light, more delicate Riesling, this is rather bold!
Dobosi Pincészet – Riesling from Hungary