Thummerer Blog

2026.10.30. 2 min read

What do Stanley Tucci and St. Martin’s Day have in common?

11 November is Stanley Tucci's birthday and St. Martin's Day. A bottle of Thummerer Bikavér once stood in his kitchen, and for your table…

2026.10.21. 3 min read

Antioxidants in red wine: what are they good for and how do they affect your health?

Which antioxidants are found in a glass of red wine, what are they good for, and can they really slow down ageing? Everything you…

2026.04.22. 2 min read

Thummerer Winery does it twice! József Lamport is Hungary’s Winemaker of the Year 2025!

As we reported earlier, last year marked thirty years since Vilmos Thummerer, founder of Thummerer Winery, won the prestigious Winemaker of the Year title.…

2025.06.26. 2 min read

Silver and Bronze at the World’s Largest Wine Competition – Thummerer’s Success at DWWA 2025

The Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world was once again a global celebration of excellence…

2025.06.24. 2 min read

30 Years of Recognition: Remembering Thummerer Vilmos’s Award as Winemaker of the Year

In the ever-evolving world of Hungarian winemaking, few milestones stand as tall and meaningful as the one we commemorate this year. Exactly 30 years…

2025.04.22. 3 min read

Wine Lingo – What Do All These Winemaking Terms Actually Mean? (Part 2)

Have you ever felt lost in a wine cellar conversation that included phrases like “full-bodied, oaked selection with a long finish”? Don’t worry —…

2025.04.16. 3 min read

Thummerer Wines Shine at the 2025 Challenge International du Vin

We are deeply honored and proud to share that Thummerer Winery’s wines once again achieved outstanding results at the globally renowned Challenge International du…

2025.04.16. 3 min read

Winemaker and Captain – The 2025 Adria Cup and Captains Cup Have Set Sail

The 26th Adria Cup and Captains Cup, Hungary’s most prestigious and challenging offshore sailing competition, has officially begun. Among this year’s key sponsors is…

2025.04.16. 2 min read

Red Wine Antioxidants: The Secret to Youthful Skin and Better Health

Did you know that a glass of red wine might do more than just help you unwind? Beyond the pleasure of sipping a rich…

2025.03.28. 3 min read

Wine Lingo – What do the different wine tasting terminologies Mean? Part 1.

Have you ever felt like you’ve stepped into another world at a wine tasting? No wonder, as wine tasting terminology can initially feel like…

2025.03.20. 3 min read

Berliner Wine Trophy 2025 – Gold Medal for Our Egri Bikavér Grand Superior Nagy-Eged 2021!

We are proud to announce that our Egri Bikavér Grand Superior Nagy-Eged 2021 has won a gold medal at the Berliner Wine Trophy 2025,…

2025.03.20. 5 min read

Wine Bottle DIY & Wine Cork Crafts – Easy & Stylish Decor Ideas

Many of us accumulate empty wine bottles and leftover corks after enjoying a good bottle of wine—but why throw them away when you can…

2025.03.20. 3 min read

Wine Rituals: how to turn your wine time into a moment of wellness?

Although it might sound unusual at first, wine and wellness are not as far apart as you might think! Spoiling yourself with wine can…

2025.03.12. 2 min read

Red Wine Venison Stew Recipe – The Perfect Wild Dish

If you love rich, bold Hungarian dishes, this red wine venison stew recipe is a must-try! This classic dish is bursting with deep, spicy…

2025.03.07. 4 min read

Wine Tasting for Beginners Part 1.

Have you ever found yourself at a gathering or perhaps at a festival, surrounded by wine enthusiasts, and felt so intimidated by the situation…

2025.03.07. 2 min read

The Art of Wine and Food Pairing: Spicy Lentil Chili & The Perfect Wine

Pairing food and wine is an art – when chosen correctly, flavors harmonize, enhancing each other's best qualities. If you love bold, spicy flavors,…

2025.03.07. 3 min read

French Onion Soup & Chardonnay – The Perfect White Wine & Food Pairing

Do you have a bottle of Chardonnay but need a great recipe to pair it with? Wondering what the perfect white wine food pairing…

2025.03.03. 2 min read

XXIX. Eger Wine Region Wine Competition 2025: Outstanding Success for Our Winery!

The prestigious XXIX. Eger Wine Region Wine Competition was held on February 27, 2025, at the Hotel Villa Völgy in Eger. This renowned event…

2022.05.16. 2 min read

Winemaker of the Winemakers

The Winemaker of the Winemakers has awarded a prestige prize from the best to the best, founded by Pál Rókusfalvy in 2007 with a…

2021.09.02. 2 min read

József Lamport, our chief winemaker became Bull’sblood Wine-knight

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Egri Bikavér Ünnep is a traditional regional festival for our famous red wine, the Bull’s blood. This year, it was really special for…

2021.07.28. 2 min read

Chardonnay du Monde – Our Gold medal, our success our way to it

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It fills us with immense joy each and every year when we see, that not only we, who produce, but all of you enjoy…

2020.11.20. 2 min read

We have stored one of the most Prestigious wine competition on the world

Thummerer Winery won 3 gold and 2 silver medal in one of the most prestigious wine contest of the world. Unfourtunatelly, they didn’t have…

2020.03.17. 2 min read

The new bottle of Eger Wine Region

The new bottle of Eger Wine Region Who hasn’t heard of the siege of 1552, when Dobó’s fighters defended the castle of Eger bravely…

2020.03.16. 1 min read

Dear wine lover Friends!

Regarding to COVID-19, we also took the necessary steps - overall sanitizing, educating all of our staff members about personal and general hygiene that…

2019.06.28. 1 min read

2019 National Wine Competition

Between 21 and 22 May the 40th National Wine Competition was organized where there was 262 wineries with 900 items. This year it was…

2019.06.21. 3 min read

Cellar hidden treasures…1.part

Did I find a museum item, what should I do? "Home on the mum's attic was wrapped in silk paper with a 1993 aszú,…

2019.02.28. 1 min read

Thummerer Wine Shop

Dear Friends, Partners and nice wine lovers ! We are pleased to annnounce that our wine shop just opend in Eger. We are looking…

2019.01.09. 1 min read

Why is Vili Papa the name of the wine ?

Why is Vili Papa the wine name? I asked my grandfather, Vilmos Thummerer. Our vineyard was an important aspect in the development of our…

2018.11.08. 1 min read

Vintage summary

This year we started harvesting in the middle of August with the Cabernet Dorsa grape variety from which this year's first roses are made.…

2018.09.25. 1 min read

Insight into vintage…

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2018.09.21. 1 min read

Harvest…

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2018.09.12. 1 min read

Kadarka Grand Superior 2015…

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2018.09.07. 1 min read

Preparations for vintage recordings …

Preparations for vintage recordings ...                       After the Beginning of Harvest a NOVA MÉDIA https://www.facebook.com/novamedia.hu/ team.  …

2018.08.30. 1 min read

………….. and the harvest started.

2018.08.13. 1 min read

INTERNATIONAL AND HUNGARIEN WINNING RESULTS 2018

Our winery was successful in both the Hungarian and International Wine competitions. This year, one of the biggest and most respected international wine competitions…