Dried black currant, bay leaf, brandy-soaked cherry. Organic strawberry, corroded iron, wild raspberry. Wilted rose and poinsettia, Cuban cigar and fresh basil. Tart blackberry, rum cake, and plum liqueur highlight a captivating and multidimensional core seasoned generously with cumin, curry, and exotic spices. Turned earth and aged tobacco are next to emerge while gently lifted and softened by potpourri, eucalyptus, and thyme. Hungarian paprika, coriander, and mint continue the spiced and herbal attack before impressions of dried blood ominously materialize in a distinctly sanguine twist. Scents of old country farmland, dirt road, and mature forest lay crystallized within the mesmerizing and rustic profile yet leave room for complex fruit and beautiful tertiary character to shine. Extremely classic and restrained; subtly yet provocatively emitting a haunting and layered perfume. Medium in body with powerful chalky tannin and elevated acidity. This 2012 Szekzárd Cabernet Sauvignon by Egerváry is an incredibly beautiful and intriguing red from Hungary.

Although for centuries it has been regarded as a source of some of the world's most prolific wine, Hungary somehow continues to remain a hub for a number of the greatest value-for-dollar wines in all of Europe. This bottling, crafted by Egerváry using Cabernet Sauvignon from the region of Szekzárd, is an outstanding example of the incredible finds that can be unearthed in this region for criminally low prices. In an ode to classic claret fashion this wine possesses deliciously restrained yet complex fruit matched by in gusto by earthiness and charming rusticity. A bit of bottle age has allowed for incredible development of tertiary nuances along with a slight softening of its impressive structure. This is a surprising and inspiring find available in the USA thanks to PB Importers.