Commentary and analysis of the Havas & Timár, 2018 “Franom” Cabernet Franc, Eger, Hungary

A look back on 2023. It was a busy one! Busy in the best possible way. Here is a round up of some of my most memorable wines and experiences from this year.

I have discovered that when a person chooses to grow and/or work with Cabernet Franc in regions where it is not necessarily the obvious choice, it is often because of a deep love of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. And one family’s passion for Cabernet Franc, led me to discover a bottle from a rather unlikely place - Germany!

Commentary and analysis of the Argentiera, 2011 Lavinia Maria, Bolgheri (IGT Toscana), Italy

Commentary and analysis of the Christian Tschida, 2018 Non-Tradition Red, Burgenland, Austria

Commentary and analysis of the Le Dôme, 2009 St-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux

A look back on the incredible year that 2022. I tasted A LOT of wines, and not nearly as many as I had hoped. But there is a lot more to come in 2023! Here is a round up of some of my most memorable wines I tried this year.

Commentary and analysis of the Sebestyén, 2017 Porkoláb-Völgyi Cabernet Franc, Szekszárd, Pannon, Hungary

Commentary and analysis of the Herri Mina, 2018 Irouléguy Rouge

Commentary and analysis of the Weingut Wassmann, 2016 Cabernet Franc, Villány, Pannon, Hungary