We were actually at the Slovakia side of the Tokaj wine region. It was part of the trip organized by our conference. We went to a wine high school and served by the wine master and the pupils. The wine cellar is 15 meters underground and we had a 2 hr wine tasting inside one the largest wine cellars in... More

Tokaj is an excellent wine region offering an array of unique and delectable white wines including the storied aszu, made from grapes stricken by noble rot. These are the glorious sweet wines that made the region world famous and truly there are some incredible expressions on offer here. The base grape, furmint, is a floral and even spicy fruit that... More

While in Budapest, we extended our visit to drive to the Tokaj region. it is approximately 250 km NE of Budapest, with 200 or so km on fast motorways. The area is mostly flat with hills in the background, all covered with vineyards. The little town of Tokaj is lovely to visit, very clean and well kept, and of course... More

It is important to go well informed, or with a guide, as they will show you the best wineries, and places to visit. Also it is important to have the right information about the wine region and the wines. I would recommend the tokajwine.net website as it is the most helpful in understandin the history and culture of the region.... More

Fantastic places, good wines, nice girls.. I recommend to everybody! Visit the cellars, unbeleivable. and in Tokaj city, where the two rivers join, the Tisza and the Bodrog, very interesting. More