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Big Red Serbian Wines Merlot Syrah

Red Serbian Wines Revisited

Our first stop to the Balkans four years ago was Serbia. We started our three-month romp through the peninsula in Serbia. Back then, our expectations of Serbian wines were low. The high quality of the wines instantly impressed us. The possibilities for Serbian wines are endless thanks to its wealth of microclimates. For now, top …

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villanyi franc hungarian wine

Villányi Franc & Franc

Tokaj might be the most famous and world-renowned Hungarian wine region. But ask a local what region they want to visit for a wine holiday and many will answer Villány. Located in the south, Villány was the first region to begin the quest for quality after the fall of communism. They have worked hard to …

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Villa Tolnay Csobancz Cabernet Franc Unfiltered

Villa Tolnay Csobáncz Cabernet Franc Unfiltered 2017

Villa Tolnay, ‘Csobáncz’ Cabernet Franc Unfiltered 2017 Cabernet Franc is one of the most popular red grapes in Hungary. The Hungarian wine region of Villány has made Cabernet Franc its signature variety and thanks to that promotion, wineries throughout the country have had success growing and selling wines made from the grape. It’s grown in …

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Clos des Cordeliers Prestige Sumur Champigny

Domaine Ratron, ‘Clos des Cordeliers’ Saumur-Champigny Prestige 2017

Reading Time: Hello! Welcome to As Drunk by Exotic Wine Travel, a weekly column where we feature interesting wines that we encourage you to seek out. The reviews featured in this series may be written by either one or the both of us. The featured wines can be from obscure or well-known wine regions. We hope that …

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