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A Food and Wine Pairing Blog


A Hungarian 'Grand Cru' & Lamb Paprikash
Péter Wetzer’s Kékfrankos from Sopron tells a story of wind-swept vineyards, organic farming, and a cellar rich with its own wild yeast culture. His Spern Steiner Kékfrankos—crafted from 60-year-old vines on slate and quartzite—bursts with dark berries, spice, and deep minerality. Paired with a hearty Hungarian lamb stew, it becomes a vibrant expression of West Hungary’s winemaking legacy.
Nov 6, 20253 min read


Tokaji Fordítás & Duck Rillettes with Candied Shallots
Tokaji is Hungary’s magical wine region where grapes get politely zapped by “noble rot” and somehow turn into liquid dessert with subtle acidity. From the renowned Aszú to the quietly brilliant Fordítás, these wines balance sweetness and brightness with effortless poise. When paired with rich duck rillettes or pâtés, their layered flavours seem to greet one another with a refined, joyful flourish.
Nov 5, 20256 min read
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