Four delicious wines that give to someone for Christmas, or to drink yourself.
Sauska Tokaji Furmint 2019 (~10 euro). The Hungarian region of Tokaj is world famous for its amazing sweet wines made with noble rot grapes. However, you should also try the dry wines, made from the same grape, furmint. Thanks to this grape the wines have an unusually high acidity often combined with a full body and a creamy honey note. You get great character for not much money. If you don’t find this wine made by Krisztián Sauska, just look for another furmint.
Tim Adams Semillon 2019, Mount Lofty Ranges, Clare Valley, South Australia (~15 euro). Dry semillon wines are not easy to find but the Australians make some really good ones. We love this grape. It has a lovely texture and body and is a great food wine. Most semillon wines are worth trying.
Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Mendoza, Argentina (~17 euro). Mendel Wines is run by the well-known Argentinean profile Roberto de la Mota. He actually makes a very good Semillon as well. This young Cabernet Sauvignon is already very balanced in a nuanced, elegant style.
Terres Dorées L’Ancien Beaujolais 2019, Domaine des Terres Dorées (~15 euro). Beaujolais is back in fashion. Not Beaujolais Nouveau so much, it now represents only 20 % of the sales, but the “real” Beaujolais wines. Domaine des Terres Dorées is one of our favourite producers in the region. Here you get the wonderfully refreshing and juicy fruit that you expect from a good Beaujolais but combined with structure.
