Szekszárd, Hungary — 100 % Kékfrankos (Blaufränkisch)
Spice-tinged dark cherry and sour-berry aromas open the show, layered with a hint of black pepper and a touch of marzipan-nut complexity at the rim. On the palate the wine is textured yet fresh, with firm but fine tannins and a lively acidity that keeps the fruit from becoming heavy. The finish offers a slightly earthy, smoked-wood detail and fresh red-berry echo. Pair this with cozy beef goulash, charred venison medallions with juniper and wild mushrooms, or even a rustic chilli-bean casserole with coriander and sour cream to balance its drive and depth.