Erdőbénye, Szepsi Laczkó Máté House
12th October 2013., 10 am  – 1 pm

 

What is Tokaj Rendez-vous?
The Confrérie de Tokaj is organising a series of events in the various towns and villages in the wine region, Tokaj Rendez-vous, at which local producers present his or her wines. In addition local artisans and tourist highlights will also be promoted. The Confrérie aims to create strong links between the producers and wine lovers who are curious to experience more of our historic region.

What is happening in Erdőbénye on 12th October 2013?
On this day is inviting people to experience Erdőbénye as part of the Tokaj Rendez-vous. The Olaszliszka Community of Grape growers and Winemakers  will present themselves and their wines to guests at the event. We also welcome all guests and producers who are not members, but who are interested in the activities of the Confrérie de Tokaj.

Szepsy Laczkó Máté house, Erdőbénye

Szepsy Laczkó Máté house, Erdőbénye

Programme:
10.00-11.30

  • The event will be opened for the Confrérie de Tokaj by: István Szepsy, president / Tamás Dusóczky, Grand Maître;
  • Wecome address by Dezső Kántor, mayor of Erdőbénye
  • István Zelenák 15-20 minute presentation of the exhibition “Centuries of tradition of Tokaji wines”
  • Presentation by Olaszliszka Community of Grape growers and Winemakers. One producer from each of the four settlements will briefly introduce their village and winemaking. Their will be a guided tasting.
  • Wine song learning and singing with Tilla Török, folk musician

11.30-13.00

  • Wine tasting – informal opportunity to learn more about the Community’s wines and meet the producers
  • During the tasting visitors can see the exhibitions of the Confrérie de Tokaj and the Szepsi Laczkó Máté House
the golden cane

the golden cane

We hope you will be able to join us:

present and future members of the Confrérie de Tokaj; all those who are curious to know more about the Confrérie and Tokaj;

producers of the Olaszliszka Community, people of Erdőbénye/Olaszliszka/Szegilong/Vámosújfalu; all those who would like to enjoy a pleasant and interesting morning in Erdőbénye!

The event will have a small entry fee which will depend on the wines to be tasted. Payable on the door. Registration, more information: info@tokajiborlovagrend.hu

Lunch: We can arrange lunch in the Magita Hotel, Erdőbénye. Please notify us if you would like to join for lunch!

We would also like to recommend two other excellent events in the Tokaj Wine Region this weekend of October 12th, 13th:

the cheese road at Tokaj Hegyalja Market