By Bridget
This is my first "blog", so please be gentle. I am a manager of a liquor store here in Buffalo, I am blessed with working nights and weekends. I wear a silly polo shirt and go home covered in filth and God knows what else after 8 hours of dealing with "the great unwashed". My job has a lot of stupid and ridiculous moments that make me feel like shanking a bitch, but then I remember why I do it: I really, really, love wine. And I get dental.
After suffering the usual indignities that go along with any retail job, I get a big, fat perk: I get to taste and learn about some amazing and beautiful wines. And then somehow, it is all okay. Wines from obscure regions in particular tickle my fancy. I am a big fan of the underdog, the unloved wine with an inch of dust on it, just begging for a chance to be paired with a lovely meal. For example: HUNGARY!
No one in Buffalo is asking for Hungarian wines, so I try to sell the crap out of them, because they rock. Monarchia Cellars Olivier is elegant, with floral notes and a bit of spice, reminiscent of Vouvray or Gewurz. The grape varietal is indiginous to Hungary, trust me, it's yummy. There is also Nyakas Pinos Gris. I call this the Poor Man's Alsacian. It has all the elegance and acidity, but won't clean you out financially. A great crisp finish, this wine would be perfect with seafood or grilled chicken. I have been meaning to try it with sushi. Finally, there is Takler Regnum. This one takes the cake. It's like a Bordeaux style blend with a gnarley attitude. Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Kekfrankos (indiginous varietal) make up this cheeky blend. This wine is full and lush, with loads of deep fruit. If you kids find these wines, please snatch them up, you won't regret it.
Give Hungary some love, y'all.
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