Csetvei Ezerjó A – Amfora, Mór, 2021 (dry)

The Greeks and Romans already knew the ancient way of making and storing wine in clay jars – and this knowledge helped Krisztina as well. It allowed him to express his own approach and to show his talent in making wine. The aroma of wine fermented and matured by spontaneous fermentation in the clay amphoras of Attila Légli reveals acacia flowers, stone fruits and ripe apples, along with tropical fruits, vanilla and white pepper. The taste experience is determined by the fruitiness – mainly tropical fruits – and the vibrant acids are in perfect balance. We can also discover grapefruit, acacia, peach, and notes reminiscent of tomato leaves and wet stones. An elegant wine that goes well with food and pairs well with seafood and cold meats.

Where to find: Malux Hungarian Wine and Spirit (UK), Rois de Rois (Belgium) Hungary: Csetvei webshop, HolnapOttaBor.hu, Pinceképviselet, Öreg Prés Étterem (Mór), Szaletly, Tasting Table, Móri TDM iroda – Lamberg Pince, Borfalu

Csetvei Ezerjó H – Hordó, Mór, 2020 (dry)

Krisztina makes a wine from the unique, local grape variety to show what this wine region is all about and what it can do with a little twist – when combined with the characteristic aromas of Hungarian oak (225L barrels, spontaneous fermentation) and delicate aging on the lees. A rich aroma full of apple, peach, banana, mango, a hint of wood, toastiness and mushroom. When tasted, it is full-bodied and lush. A dry wine that fills the entire mouth, in which, in addition to toasty, bread dough-like flavors, we can also discover green apple, vanilla, peach and lemon in it. Its beautiful, long finish is captivating.

Where to find: Malux Hungarian Wine and Spirit (UK), Rois de Rois (Belgium) Hungary: Csetvei webshop, HolnapOttaBor.hu, Pinceképviselet, Winemaster.hu, Öreg Prés (Mór), Tárlat (Mór),            Szaletly, Vakvarjú Csónakház, Tasting Table, Móri TDM iroda, Borfalu, Selection.hu

Friday Csóka Szóda 2021, Mór (dry)

Csóka Szóda is a ‘frizzante’ made of 100% Ezerjó grape. We are passionate about bubbles, since they play so cheerfully in the glass and explode in our mouth leaving freshness. This is why we bottled these playful bubbels with our wine made of Ezerjó variety – so that you can enjoy an ethereal, crispy, aromatic lovely frizzante on your Friday evening.

Where to find: Friday Winery (Mór), ‘Már vártalak’ bakery (Székesfehérvár), 0,75 Bistro (Budapest), Beat (Székesfehérvár), Öreg Prés Restaurant (Mór), Palack Wine Bar (Budapest)

Friday Kapitány Ezerjó, 2020, Mór (dry)

Many times you get to unknown and wonderful worlds by letting yourself be guided. Give control to our Captain Friday, who is a distinctive, radiant, captivating character. Don’t worry, you won’t be disappointed, you’ll be under its influence all along.

Where to find: Friday Winery (Mór), 0,75 Bistro (Budapest), Beat (Székesfehérvár), Öreg Prés Restaurant (Mór), Palack Wine Bar (Budapest)

Friday Hordós Ezerjó, 2020, Mór (medium dry)

Late harvested, barrel fermented wine made of Ezerjó grape. Because late autumn sunshine is ideal for the birth of a long lasting, mature love! It happened to us, when we put our wonderful, yellowish, shrivelled Ezerjó berries into oak barrel and waited for 11 months to let everything smoothed to each other. Silky wine with exciting raisin notes. A late love, which was worth waiting for.

Where to find: Friday Winery (Mór), 0,75 Bistro (Budapest), Beat (Székesfehérvár), Öreg Prés Restaurant (Mór), Palack Wine Bar (Budapest)

Frittmann Ezerjó, 2021, Soltvadkert (dry)

A greenish-yellow wine, and not only in colour, but also in aroma as citrus, green apple, white flowers and peach among the notes all provide a fresh character to the wine. Body is light, structure is vigorous due to the balanced alcohol content and dynamic acids, which make the sip relatively tight. Straight, well balanced and exciting wine made of “Ezerjó”, a typical grape variety of Kunság wine region. It is recommended to be paired with poultry-, fish dishes and cheese. Serve chilled to 12–14°C.

Where to find: Malux Hungarian Wine and Spirit (UK), Auchan, Lidl, CBA, CBA príma, Borvár, Magyar Borfutár, Pannon Piac, KozakItal.hu, TritonTrade.hu

Frittmann Gold Ezerjó Brut, 2018, Soltvadkert (dry)

Small bubbles nicely go up in this lemon coloured sparkling wine. In the nose, it shows typically characteristic aromas of méthode traditionelle sparkling wines of yeast, sponge-cake and biscuits. The elegant sip structure is completed by medium acid level and creamy bubbling. On the palate, herbal and grapefruit aromas complete the notes of the bouquet. Best served at 9-10°C with poultry, fish or cheeses.

Where to find: Malux Hungarian Wine and Spirit (UK), Auchan, Lidl, CBA, CBA príma, Borvár, Magyar Borfutár, Pannon Piac, KozakItal.hu, TritonTrade.hu

Gál Vineyard and Winery “Jóbarát“, 2021, Kunság (dry frizzante)

‘Jóbarát’ (‘literally ‘Good Friend’) is a frizzante, a carbon dioxide added wine made of a blend of Ezerjó and Szürkebarát (Pinot Gris). The outstanding merits of both varieties appear in the wine complementing each other. Ezerjó with its vibrant acidity gives a great base to the refreshing frizzante, while Szürkebarát tames it to some extent with its small amount of residual sugar and its floral character. The pleasure of the wine is even enhanced with the subtle, integrated bubbles. Drink it well chilled at 8–10 °C.

Where to find: SPAR and INTERSPAR stores, Holnapottabor.hu and the estate’s own webshop.

Lincz MÓRpheus Brut, Mór (dry)

Sparkling wine of 100% Ezerjó grape with traditional method. A true gem of the family winery, unique and really special. Rich in acidity, but not overwhelming. Full flavoured sparkling wine with subtle, tiny bubbles.

Where to find: www.linczpince.hu, Lincz Pincészet (Mór, Zrínyi u. 37., hétköznap 7.00–14.00)

Lincz Late Harvest Ezerjó, Mór (sweet)

A complex, rich, full flavoured Ezerjó wine bottled in 0.5 L bottles. Vibrant, pleasant acidity in perfect balance with the residual sugar content of the wine.

Where to find: www.linczpince.hu, Lincz Pincészet (Mór, Zrínyi u. 37., hétköznap 7.00–14.00)

Lincz Ezerjó, 2021, Mór (dry)

If Mór, then it is Ezerjó – we can say when generalizing. But how come that the name of a town is so closely bond to a wine type? Ezerjó originates in Hungary and it has found its true home here, in Mór wine region. The soil here contains lime, and also loess in many parcels, thus the wines have character and relatively high acidity. The bunch of Ezerjó is medium large, high yielding, the berries are big with thick skin, it ripens midseason and it is susceptible to rot. Ezerjó wine has greenish pale colour, the nose and palate are discreet, not flamboyant, however it has good structure and body. Rich in acidity, but this acid content is in harmony with the wine, integrates it smoothly.

Where to find: www.linczpince.hu, Lincz Pincészet (Mór, Zrínyi u. 37., hétköznap 7.00–14.00)

Paulus Gold Ezerjó 2021

If Mór, then Ezerjó – so the saying goes. Paulus Wine House was founded by Pál Molnár in 2012 and by now it has become one of the largest and more successful wineries in Mór wine region. Obviously Ezerjó grape plays an important role in the life of the estate. 2020 Gold Ezerjó has straw yellow colour, attractive nose with green apple and pear. A charming wine mediterranean character and vibrant acidity.

Where to find: Auchan, Borháló, Bormúzeum, BorPont, CBA, Elixír, Eszencia, Lovas restaurant, Öreg Halász restaurant, Pannon Borbolt, Piroska Csárda, Velence Spa

Petőcz Winery Ezerjó 2021, Mór (dry)

‘Cilifánt’, the name of Ezerjó in the dialect of Ászár region – from the china shop. This wine is indeed like a piece of porcelain: crystal clear, vibrant in acidity, Full of coulours, like the ray of light when it breaks on the surface of a beautiful piece of porcelain. Ászár and Ezerjó – an old and great encounter!

Where to find: www.petocz.hu, Petőcz Vendégház (Ászár, Petőfi S. u. 64.), Spar (Ászár), Zalka ABC (Ászár), VV market (Győrszentiván), Ildi-Food (Hévíz), Vigadó (Dunaújváros), Bástya (Bábolna), Jobb Dáma (Hánta), Kisbér Cukrászda (Kisbér), Pisztráng (Bábolna)

It’s an old school style wine from Mór. An unfiltered batch that spontaneously fermented in barrels and then matured on fine lees for another 5 months. The aromas are yellow melon, fennel, restrained vanilla, the taste is salty, mineral notes, intense acidity (royal acids), roasted hazelnut and pear. The aftertaste is long, rich sip, pure fruity mineral taste and the aging in the bottle did/is doing it a lot of good!

Where to find: Spontán Cellar, Lamberg Cellar, Öreg Prés Restaurant, Borfalu (Budapest)