Last Friday saw the 7^th installment of Treehugger Dan's and Bottlehugger Ben's Bitch Moan and Wine Society Wine Tastings, this time with Zoltan and Eva Kovacs of the Agancsos Vineyard in Villany. We heard about these folks from our friends and regular wine tasting guests Erika and Paresh who had visited their wine cellar earlier in the month and raved about the wines and how friendly the people were. Even so, we went into it a bit blind, but were very pleased with the wines on offer, as were our 50+ guest. We tasted the following wines:<!-- pagebreak -->

Rosé Cuvée 2008 The fresh and crispy aspects of a Blaufrankish, lightness of a Portugieser and the fragrance of aPinot Noir makes this rosé unforgattable. Best served with summer barbecue food served at 8-10 °C.

Portugieser 2008 This is the wine for a friendly gathering with its deep red colour, fragrances and its smooth silkiness. Best served at 14 °C with typical Hungarian dishes.

Kánon Cuvée 2004 The harmony of silky tannin content and bouquet of ripe fruits defines this fine blended wine of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc completed with the main characteristics of both kinds.
Best served at 16 °C

Kékfrankos 2007 A ruby Blaufrankish with the reminiscent of sour cherry aromas and strong flavors. Best served at 16 °C with game and venison.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 A rich bouquet of pomegranate and deep red with hints of fresh forest fruits. Best to enjoy it at 18°C with mushrooms and venison based dishes

Cabernet Franc Barrique 2003 The most precious barrique wine of the winemaker was aged in a barrel for 18 months. Best to have it at 18-20 °C with camembert and game and venison dishes

They also produced a Pinot Noir for the first time this year.

Although all the wines were good, my favourite had to be the Rose Cuvee, and Zoltan confessed it was also his personal favourite. My other favourite was on the opposite end of the wine and cost spectrum, the Cabernet Franc Barrique. An informal survey, and I include my self, found that while many people did not normally like Kekfrankos or Portugieser wines, they liked these.

Great phtos by David Erickson here

About Agancsos: Love of nature, respect for quality, human closeness - these are the values we have based our wine making upon. This family vineyard was founded in 1990, and upon its renewal, was given the name Agancsos, the name of one hill where our grapes are grown. We currently produce wines from olaszrizling, portugieser, kékfrankos, cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc grapes on 6 hectares of land. New this year is our pinot noir.
Zoltan and Eva Kovacs await you with fine Hungarian wines and home cooking such as wild game dishes in the friendly atmosphere at the most beautiful wine press house on the main street in Villany.
Wine Cellar, 7773 Villány, Baross u. 48.
Open every day: 10.00-22.00
Tel/fax: 72/492-188, Mobil: 06/30-277-5780 (Kovács Zoltán), 06/30-620-4065 (Kovács Eva)
kovacs.zoltan@agancsos.hu, http://www.agancsos.hu

Of course you can order the full range of Agancsos wines through the Bitch Moan and Wine Society.

We do not have our full lineup yet for the end of April, but we will definietly be featuring Tokaj wines from the Abraham Vineyard

If you are not yet a member, and would like to be, the cost is 3000 forint, of which you can use 1500 forint off your first wine order. With membership, you get the opportunity to join our wine tastings and tour of vineyards at the special discounted membership rate. Of course, you can participate in our events without being a member, but it would be cheaper! Just contact wine@bitchmoanwine.com