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A unique blend of Pinot Noir and two indigenous grape varietals; Kadarka and Kékfrankos, picked early for maximum freshness.

It was fermented in stainless steel and bottled immediately for maximum freshness.

Jancis Robinson OBE, MW - 16 Points
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A Malatinszky trademark, and the result of nearly a decade of experiments with Kékfrankos.

It was Csaba’s recognition that Kékfrankos needed to be treated in a more Burgundian way that led to the concept of blending with Pinot Noir and creating this unique blend. It was aged in oak for 10 months and the result is a fresh, spicy and elegant wine.

A fine entry-level example of this indigenous grape variety. An elegant and fruity wine, with distinctive sour cherry aromas and flavour.

Fermented in stainless steel, with a small proportion going into Hungarian oak for 6 months.

What the critics say:

For me, Takler’s wines show bright fruit and charming personality, with elegance, velvety structure and balance. I was particularly impressed with the 2007 Kékfrankos, as it represents great value
Robert Giorgione, 2009

The local Kékfrankos is Takler’s favourite grape and this reserve wine has been hand-picked from selected sites among the family’s own vineyards. It was made using only the ripest grapes at yields as low as 1.5kg per vine and was matured in new Hungarian oak for 16 months.

It won top red wine in 2008 at Hungary’s most highly regarded wine competition, the Pannon Bormustra.

What the critics say:

16 months in oak, spicy, soft-fruit nose//big structure with firm tannins and a long, austere but elegant finish. 17/20
John Radford, 2009