Törley Estate Cuvée Bálo 2021
Classic Movie Pairing
Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)What better to pair with a fresh and bright white than this heartwarming seasonal favorite? Directed by Vincent Minnelli, it stars Judy Garland, Margaret O’Brien and Mary Astor and tells the story of the Smith family in turn-of-the-century St. Louis. A classic since its release, it contributed several standards to the American songbook including “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”
THE WINE
This terrific new white hails from the Törley estate, the hugely talented team behind our best selling Campanula Pinot Grigio. Its home, as champions of that mouthwatering classic know, is Hungary. Named after Zoltan Bálo, a beloved member at Törley, this crisp cuvée showcases a unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and native white Zenit. It’s citrusy and fresh, with hints of creamy peach and honey plus a thrilling zip (from the Zenit). Let us know how you enjoy it with an online review.
THE REGION
Hungary was one of the world’s top wine countries last century. And it’s no surprise why—Hungary’s wine regions lie within the same latitude range as some premier French regions, like Champagne and the Northern Rhône. After weathering decades of conflict, small estates and talented winemakers are making a name for their regions and wines. Dunántúl, where this vibrant white comes from, boasts a limestone soil that makes it perfect for yielding fresh whites, as you’ll taste.
THE ESTATE
Founded in 1882, Törley has led the field, one of the first in Hungary to gain global prominence. They were suppliers to the imperial and royal court last century. Hit hard over the decades by two wars and a Soviet occupation, at one point they had just four people keeping the winery alive. But they survived and rose from the ashes, ready to showcase the quality of Hungarian wine to the world.
WITH FOOD
The bright, fruit-filled white is mouthwatering on its own and also shines with appetizers—soft cheeses such as goat cheese and Camembert will pair perfectly. It’s also a delicious partner for zesty Hungarian favorites, like chicken paprikash or Harcsapaprikas (Hungarian fish paprikash). For something closer to home, try roasted chicken, pork or baked white fish.
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