Eastern Europe/Balkan

Egri Bikavér, or Bull’s Blood, is the famous red wine from the volcanic hills of northeast Hungary. A blend of at least 3 and up to 13 grapes, but always focused on the Kékfrankos grape. Medium-full & earthy with pleasantly fresh red fruit and super balan

Aromas of dark berries and delicate purple flowers, with beautiful salty seaside tang. Winemaker Jerome Charles Binda does not come from a wine background, but made the decision at age 45, after being convinced of the value in saving these ancient native

Profoundly mineral and stony, with iron ore and red fruits. The soils are so poor here that sometimes there’s only a foot of topsoil above the rock below. Dva Duby is located in the small village of Dolní Kounice, an area that’s been famous for its produc

Ryšàk is an awesome traditional style of Czech wine that’s just been introduced to the states within the past year or two. The main rule is that it’s a co-ferment of red and white grapes. Bright and fresh, deep and complex. Is it red? Rosé? Doesn’t matter

This indigenous, nearly extinct grape is often compared to Pinot Noir, in part because of its sensitivity to disease. This makes it a fickle grape, but female winemaker Dorottya Bussay coaxes an ethereal style from the wine, with generous red fruit and fl

Domaine Zafeirakis - Limniona 2019

Pinot Noir works very well on the volcanic soils of northern Hungary. Aromas of cherries and cranberries burst forth. On the palate, deep red forest berries are complemented by complex spice, delicate wafts of smoke and earth. Very gentle tannins and clea