Duzsi Tamas Kekfrankos Rosé

Great quality rosé wine is made everywhere these days & not just in Provence. Why not expand your Rosé WINE MIND and give a dry, flavorful wine from Hungary a try. Yes, I said Hungary 😉

Duzsi Tamas Kékfrankos Rosé 2019

Szekszárd, Hungary

100% Kékfrankos

Kékfrankos is an Austro-Hungarian variety is grown widely across Central & Eastern Europe. It goes by other names such as Blaufränkisch (Austria) or Gamé (Bulgaria). There is much debate between Hungary and Austria as to which came first Kékfrancos or Blaufränkisch - it’s the chicken or the egg situation. However evidence does show that Kékfrancos did come first. Kékfrancos is predominantly found in southern Hungary. It’s an early-budding and late-ripening variety that needs warm conditions to ripen fully which is why it thrives in the warmer regions of Szekszárd and Villány. The varietal used to be known as the jug table wine. But over the last 10-15 years it has evolved - producers saw the potential of the varietal and have been creating increasingly elegant and balanced Kékfrankos wines with fresh acidity. It’s a crowd pleaser for it’s light and fruity characteristics with lively acidity.

Family-run winery Duzsi Tamas is one of Szekszard's most award winning producers of rose wine. Located in southern Hungary, Szekszárd has a Mediterranean climate and a mix of loess and limestone soils. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in stainless steel. Organic farming.

This salmon-pink colored rosé has delicate aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, melon, blood orange, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry, minerals and white peach. The cocktail fruits are complemented by zesty acids for a light, elegant peppery mineral finish.

You'll like this if you like... Rose from the Languedoc-Roussillon. 

Pairs beautifully with cedar plank salmon (pictured here), halibut mango fish tacos, BBQ veggie skewers or soft cheeses.

Great QPR at $15