A Hungarian Sauvignon Blanc

A Hungarian Sauvignon Blanc

Can you get a decent Sauvignon Blanc at this price?...

Medieval Hungarian Wine

The central European nation of Hungary has been producing wine since the days of the classical Romans. This country has boasted extensive vineyards for well over 1500 years. Hungary is especially known for Tokaji wines, arguably among the world’s finest dessert wines. The Hungaria website makes reference to sparkling wines only. Their still Sauvignon Blanc carries a protected geographical indication but gives no hint to which geographical region is being expressed. Our companion wine is a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc costing half again as much.

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Wine Reviewed
Hungaria Sauvignon Blanc (no vintage) 12 % alcohol $10.

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note : Pale straw colour; grass, lime and mineral aromas; light bodied, dry; soft melon, citrus and herbal flavours with crisp acidity. Serving Suggestion : Serve with poached or baked fish.” And now for my review.

At the first sips this wine offered sharp acidity and a bit of sweetness that was accompanied by some lime. The main dish consisted of nicely spiced homemade chicken breast nuggets that managed to increase the libation’s sweetness while descending its acidity. My glass responded as before in the face of soybeans swimming in an oily tomato sauce. As well I tasted nuts in the liquid. A medley of sautéed red and orange peppers sharpened this liquid’s acidity. Chinese chili sauce liberally doused on the meat meant metal and lemon in the liquid. Dessert was fresh pineapple that left the wine with not much, just a little taste of metal.

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