Tokaji Árverés 2013

“Right from the outset I have been completely behind the idea of the auction. An appropriate framework must be established for a wine region to truly show everyone its potential and characteristics. The greatness of the Tokaj Wine Region can only be presented based on its varied – that is outstanding – vineyards. And there is only one practical way for this; to show as many single-vineyard wines as possible. These are sometimes only tiny quantities of such unique lots that cannot be released onto the market individually. But we are able to show these wines at the auction, so wine consumers become aware of them, have the opportunity to taste them – and perhaps even purchase a lot, a whole barrel. Since the grapes for the Szepsy wines originate from over twenty separate vineyards, in future years we would definitely like to present the fruits of other vineyards. Thus we will also certainly be creating special lots especially for the Great Tokaj Wine Auction, and their sale will be only through this channel. I am completely convinced of the need for the Auction which, though still nascent, is growing. I believe it has a key role to play in the rise of Tokaj.”