Hungarian Wines of Excellence 2014 [antikvár]

introductionDr. Sándor Fazekas Minister of Rural Development Chairman, Hungaricum CommitteeDear Reader,It is my pleasure to recommend to you the next book in the Wines of Excellence series, which introduces some of the finest red and rosé wines in Hungary. Published as part of the National Wines of Excellence Program under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development, this volume follows on with the installment of white wines and thus completes the "national wine team."Available in both Hungarian and English, these publications are intended to put Hungary on the map of the finest wines in the world by demonstrating that the staunch commitment to quality and hard work of our growers make us worthy of the attention of the most discriminating vinophiles anywhere. This concerted effort is not simply an industry initiative: It is also a matter of marketing and diplomacy. Our wines are our ambassadors that represent the country to the world at large through their stories about Hungary's culture, unique natural gifts, and the great diversity of local grape varieties. By the same token, exploring and exploiting the potential inherent in our wines is not just a matter of economic success: acknowledging and assisting these efforts constitute a vital duty of the state.n this second phase of our Tasting Around the Country event series we went in search of the finest red and rosé wines Hungary's wine regions have to offer. The results of our evaluations are now made public in the hope of giving everyone a realistic snapshot of the country's palette of reds and rosés in 2Q14 The Wines of Excellence featured here are all part of our official List of National Assets, a distinction reserved for unique products capable of spreading the message of Hungarian quality around the world. The Ministry of Rural Development is committed to the promotion of the market entry of the selected wines, domestically as well as abroad. The triumph of our National Wine Team is a cause all of us should rally behind. I am confident that this publication will be instrumental in achieving that victoryI wish you a pleasant time perusing this book and tasting the wines.