Riesling lovers are heading to Eger on Saturday, January 17, 2026, for a Grand Riesling Tasting that dives deep into the local take on a global favorite. It’s not native to Eger, not even originally Hungarian, yet the volcanic soils and cool-climate slopes of the Eger wine region keep turning out Rieslings with character and finesse. Fans of the variety know how wildly different Rieslings can be worldwide—here’s the chance to explore those born in Eger, including rare last bottles spanning multiple vintages, all in one guided session with a cellar tour and generous bites.
When, where, how
Date: January 17, 2026 (Saturday).
Location: 3300 Eger, Kistályai út 40.
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program. Phone contact is available for booking and questions.
What’s pouring: a vertical of Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling)
The lineup focuses entirely on Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior across a broad time range, letting you compare youth, maturity, and the way Eger’s terroir shows through the years. The tasting sequence features:
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2024
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2023
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2022
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2021
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2020
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2018
– Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior 2017
Each vintage brings a different shade of Riesling’s personality—citrus and blossom in the younger years, stone fruit and spice as the wines stretch their legs, and with time, that mineral depth Eger is famed for. As Katalin Tóth puts it: Each vintage is lovely for a different reason—long-lived, rich, fruity, mineral—special white-wine gifts from Eger.
Tickets, what’s included, and how to gift it
Participation fee: 14,900 HUF per person, which includes the guided tasting, a cellar tour, and a curated plate of local wine snacks: artisan cheeses, fresh baguette, and mineral water. Converted to USD, that’s approximately $41.33 per person at current reference rates. If you’re planning holiday surprises, this experience doubles as a spot-on Christmas gift: you can request a gift voucher when placing your order—just note it in the comments field. Buying this product secures your ticket(s) specifically for the January 17, 2026 Grand Riesling Tasting; choose the quantity to match the number of guests in your group.
Stay right under the castle
Make a weekend of it. Modern downtown apartments tailor-made for wine lovers and city explorers sit right under Eger Castle, on one of the city’s oldest streets, steps from the liveliest restaurants and sights. The self-catering lodging hosts up to 10 guests across 3 apartments and takes its name from one of the city’s and the winery’s most treasured figures, the Defender of the Castle (Várvédő). Central, stylish, and perfect for a night walk back after tasting.
Deeper into Eger: cellar doors and valley strolls
In the Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszonyvölgy), visitors wander a distinctive horseshoe-shaped row of cellars, each pouring its own specialty. Tóth Ferenc Winery (Tóth Ferenc Pincészet) anchors cellar No. 46, offering easygoing weekday conversation wines as well as a serious Superior and Grand Superior line. Pair the pours with local delicacies—spreads, cheeses, olive specialties—and even handcrafted chocolate if you book a spot here. It’s Eger’s wine culture concentrated into one atmospheric, walkable sweep.
Summer tradition on Síkhegy
Another house ritual worth noting: up on the Síkhegy plateau stands a poplar (Nyárfa) that sparked a now-cherished tradition. A few years back, the team hauled out some deckchairs and a few bottles for a sunset picnic. It stuck. Now, from June through September, the Tóth family’s gatherings bring people together on the hilltop month after month. Anyone is welcome, and a transfer is provided, so you can focus on the view and the glass in hand.
A family winery with deep roots
This is a family estate shaped by more than 40 years of relentless work. Today, they farm a 27-hectare (66.7-acre) estate and age wines in a distinctive five-pronged cellar system. Four decades in, they keep refining each vintage, drawing on prime parcels across the region, including the iconic Síkhegy and Nagy-Eged vineyards. Their communal mission is to perfect Egri Bikavér and Egri Csillag, while personally championing Leányka, Kadarka, and Blaufränkisch (Kékfrankos)—varieties they’re determined to showcase as they deserve.
Plan, book, go
– Date: January 17, 2026
– City: Eger
– Address: Kistályai út 40, 3300 Eger
– Tasting: Egri Riesling (Rajnai Rizling) Superior vertical from 2017 to 2024
– Included: guided tasting, cellar tour, artisan snacks, mineral water
– Price: 14,900 HUF (~$41.33) per person
– Gift option: request a gift voucher in the order comments
– Organizers may adjust date/program; phone contact available
Whether you’re ticking off a bucket-list Riesling vertical or hunting for a Christmas gift with real sparkle, this Eger tasting lays out the region’s take on Rajnai Rizling with clarity—and a few last precious bottles you won’t see again. Book your spot, pair it with a night under the castle, and give yourself the weekend Eger owes you.
