Kovács Nimród Unoaked Chardonnay

Kovacs Nimrod Winery, a fantastical sounding name which is making a name for itself in Hungary... If you Google 'Nimrod', you're presented with a mixed bag of definitions including a skilful hunter, the great-grandson of Noah, and a skyplane but you can now add to this a world-class winery located in Eger, one of Hungary's most premium wine regions.

Here, wines are expertly crafted from grapes hand harvested in the top three terroirs. These Grand Cru and Premier Cru classified vineyards enjoy a cool climate similar to Burgundy, which is why (along with producing premium wines) Eger is referred to as "the Hungarian Burgundy". The sites are planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc but also feature traditional Hungarian varietals including Furnint and Kekfrankos. The winery is situated in seven continuous cellars on the historic Veroszala Street in Eger, which in the 18th Century was lined with wine press houses erected above each cellar to handle onsite grape processing. After the grape juice was fermented, the wines were stored in barrel in the cool cellars below.

Today, owner Nimrod Kovacs, a retired international businessman and philanthropist, has resurrected this wine house and guided by this tradition, continues to make wine in a similar way, albeit aided by 21st century technology.

Chardonnay,

Made with 100% Chardonnay from the Nagyfai and Nyilasmar vineyards.

After crushing, berries were gently pressed and then settled in tank. The alcoholic fermentation took place in stainless steel tank.

This unoaked fresh and crispy chardonnay, sourced from vineyards near Noszvaj, North Hungary.

This crisp unoaked Chardonnay sourced from vineyards near Nosvaj has gentle stone fruit and lemon notes, medium body and a a long elegant finish.

Perfect with light and delicate food such as crab and prawns or grilled fish. Also pairs well with risotto with spring vegetables or creamy vegetable soups.