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Hungarian Wine Judging (Vinography)

As some of you know, I've just spent the last few days holed up on top of a hill overlooking the plains of Hungary tasting several hundred Hungarian wines and passing judgement upon them. An 11th Century abbey that also happens to be a world heritage site makes for a pretty impressive spot to be passing judgement, it turns out. I'm participating as a judge for something called the Pannon Wine Challenge. Now in its 13th year, this contest is effectively the main national competition for Hungarian wines. Two years ago the event was taken over by a gentleman named Richard Nemes, the former head of Wines of Hungary, who has both improved and raised the profile of the contest, and also brought a greater emphasis on bringing international judges to Hungary to participate. I was quite excited to participate. Not because I love competitions or judging -- quite the opposite, I think such competitions are inherently problematic and, frankly, judging is quite exhausting work -- but because there's no greater way to learn a lot about a country's wines in a very short period of time than sitting down and tasting 300 of them ...

Vinography


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Riedel  Large Microfiber Polishing Cloth


Riedel Large Microfiber Polishing Cloth


$12.39


This Riedel Microfiber crystal cloth features a clean, white lint-free microfiber fabric, with the Riedel logo strategically placed in the corner. The generous size allows fabric protection for both hands while drying your stemware, avoiding messy fingerpprints. Use this towel dry or damp for a scratch-free cleanup. This towel is appropriately trimmed in a beautiful and rich, burgundy-red border….

Basketweave Kitchen Towels Commercial Grade 19 X 29 (8-Pack)


Basketweave Kitchen Towels Commercial Grade 19 X 29 (8-Pack)


$17.95


Multi-purpose deluxe basketweave kitchen towels for everyday use. These are very soft to the touch, absorb a lot of liquid and are durable. All in a beautiful weave. The basket weave allows for superior absorbency of liquids to quickly get rid of those nasty spills. Machine wash cold. Wash colors separately. Do not use bleach. Tumble dry low. Wash before first use….

DMT Crystal Saver- Diamond File


DMT Crystal Saver- Diamond File


$15.84


A little chip in a crystal wine glass is no reason to throw it in the garbage. For a small investment, this Crystal Saver file fixes those sharp points and saves plenty of money in replacement costs. The 4-inch-long, half-round file is coated with a coarse grit of diamonds, one of the hardest known materials. As such, this file is hard enough to repair any delicate material, including other glassw…

Classical Chillout 2


Classical Chillout 2


$17.92


Instrumental Chill Out of the Classical Variety, Not of the Dancefloor. Chill Baby!…

OrchestraPro Bassoon, vol. 2


OrchestraPro Bassoon, vol. 2


$18.98



Music to Die For


Music to Die For


$8.99



Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite 4.8-Volt Cordless Two-Speed Rotary Tool


Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite 4.8-Volt Cordless Two-Speed Rotary Tool


$24.97


Add the finishing touch with the lightweight Dremel 7300-N/8 MiniMite cordless two-speed rotary tool. Thanks to its compact size and comfortable soft grips, the rotary tool helps you keep a steady hand while you work. Featuring two speeds and eight different accessories, this tool is ideal for a variety of delicate tasks that are too small for bulky machines. And it’s built for efficiency, too: if…

Dremel 225-01 Flex Shaft Attachment


Dremel 225-01 Flex Shaft Attachment


$23.79


Dremel Moto-Tool Flex Shaft with Comfort Grip Handpiece allows fingertip control to cut, grind, sand, polish and more 36″ Long Cable, 1/2″-Diameter SlIM Grip Hand Piece Integrated shaft lock button – for easy accessory changes. For use with Dremel models 275, 285, 395, 398, 780 and 800…

Makita 9227CX3 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher-Sander with Polishing Kit


Makita 9227CX3 7-Inch Hook and Loop Electronic Polisher-Sander with Polishing Kit


$408.00


Makita’s 7-Inch Electronic Polisher-Sander with Polishing Kit is a favorite among automotive and marine enthusiasts for polishing and sanding. The 9227CX3 combines 10 AMP power and variable speed control with a pre-set maximum speed dial. The result is fast and powerful polishing for clearcoat finishes, and more. It can also be easily converted to a sander..c26-caption {font-family: Verdana, Helve…

Secret Window [Blu-ray]


Secret Window [Blu-ray]


$10.80


Johnny Depp gets high off another acting challenge in this tricky adaptation of a Stephen King yarn. Although the mood is too sinister to allow for the mischief of his Pirates of the Caribbean turn, Depp still manages to embroider his role here with plenty of quirky business. He plays a writer, depressed and nearly divorced, who’s stuck in an isolated cabin (shades of The Shining) when a stranger …