Jack Frost decorates Sárospatak!

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A morning walk over the bridge transported me to fairy land. Where trees were painted most delicately, the waves seemingly froze before my eyes as the ice crept
logo of Aboros borbar wine bar Sárospatak

Sárospatak’s wine bar- A Boros Borbár

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Superb range of (mainly) Tokaji wines, many BTG, regular wine tastings plus tasty nibbles. Add very friendly staff, good coffee and elegant setting - and you have a great place where it is a pleasure to savour a glass or your favourite, or discover something new!

A peek into Tokaj in Slovakia

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A flying visit to taste wines of small passionate producers in Tokaj, Slovakia, some 15 km from Sátoraljaújhely. Fantastic!

Harvest festivities throughout the region in late September…

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Celebrating the grapes, the places and, most importantly, community in the Tokaj wine region
Nearly home! Bringing in the aszú berries during the race

Running through vineyards

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Runs are becoming ever more popular in the Tokaj wine region - 2 excellent opportunities to fly through the harvest vineyards
pictures of the new Tokaji Dukát

The faces of the Tokaji Dukát

Prominent figures in Hungarian history linked to the Tokaj wine region are depicted on the Tokaji Dukát, the new local currency
example of Tokaji Dukát cummunity currency

Tokaji Dukát – the new community currency arrives

A new initiative linking local producers, traders and service providers, thus retaining part of the capital generated locally in the Tokaj wine region
Mád Furmint Festival logo

Fusion – Mád Furmint Festival

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Founded on long-standing harvest traditions, Mád Furmint Festival is spiced with new ideas, including the top-notch Mád Circle tasting - all about Furmint

The magic of Erdőbénye – Bor, Mámor… Bénye

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Ever since the first festival, I have cherished this August festival as an absolute highlight of the year in the Tokaj wine region, Bor, Mámor... Bénye.

Wine Weekend in late July!

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Wine, wine, wine! Two great events at opposite end of the Tokaj wine region the weekend of 24-5th July! If you're lucky enough to be in Sárospatak or Tállya
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Night of the Museums 2015

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Ever wondered what Sárospatak castle looks like by torchlight? Or been curious about communion bread? Perhaps you have always wanted to jump a fire? Well, you can - if you visit the castles, museums, galleries and synagogues of the Tokaj wine region for Night of the Museums (Múzeumok éjszakája) held close to St John's eve and midsummer.
Coffee at the Rákóczi Caste, Sárospatak

Coffee at the Rákóczi Castle, Sárospatak

Hi, Zsolt here, this is my first post on the blog. Those who know me also know that i love coffee. Perhaps a bit too much - like on the level of addiction. You got the smell, the taste and the effect of caffeine. Well there is a new place where…
Photo of cello - live music concert Tokaj wine region July 2015

Concerts in June

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As warm summer days arrive, what could be better than listening to live music with friends - and perhaps a glass of chilled Furmint - at outdoor concerts?
gigerli producers gathering photo of wine being poured

7 of the best for the Whit weekend in the Tokaj wine region

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Top tips - wine, sports, historical re-enactment throughout the region on the long weekend of 23-25th May
tokaji aszu bottle

Tokaj or Tokaji?

Well, a simple rule is Tokaj for the place, both the town and the Tokaj wine region. And Tokaji wines, as an adjective.
Photo of folk singer Ágnes Herczku

Concerts in May in the Tokaj wine region

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Music to move the body and soul - live jazz, folk, classical, rock and pop performances in early summer
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Great Tokaj Wine Auction over 100 000 euros

International buyers keen to procure their exclusive barrel of Tokaji wine arrived for the 3rd Great Tokaj Wine Auction - final hammer price € 100 415.
Photo of bidders in auction room at the Great Tokaj Wine Auction 2014 Bakos Zoltán

Great Tokaj Wine Auction – Confrérie de Tokaj

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Top producers offer unique barrel lots of Tokaji wines not available on the open market. At the imposing Knights' Hall, Sárospatak castle, 25th April 2015.
Confrerie Tokaj Spring catalogue 2015

Tokaj Spring – Confrérie de Tokaj

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A great way to gain insight into the Tokaj wine region at intimate events with some of its most well-known winemakers and other Tokaj lovers. The three-day Tokaj Spring weekend (24-26th April 2015), which opens the region to visitors with wine…