Celebrate love in Eger with a guided wine and artisanal chocolate pairing, cellar tour, and welcome vintage. Perfect Valentine’s gift for couples seeking romance and flavor. Tickets available as vouchers.
when: 2026.02.14., Saturday
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February 14, 2026 (Saturday), 6:00 PM — 3300 Eger, Kistályai út 40. A romantic tasting pairs six wines with six artisanal chocolates, plus a cellar tour and a guided session. Skip the predictable gifts: slow down and focus on each other. Pro tip: ask for tickets as a gift voucher.
What You Get
Welcome drink from the newest vintage; six wines and six chocolates; water; salty snacks; a guided tasting; and a cellar visit. Price: $41.90 per person.
Tasting Lineup
Leányka 2024 with Williams pear bonbon.
Egri Csillag Superior (Star of Eger) 2023 with Madagascan milk chocolate, apricot, cacao nibs, and balsamic.
Kadarka Siller 2024 with a brand-new surprise pairing.
Kadarka 2022 with cashew dragée in Madagascan milk chocolate and orange oil.
Egri Pinot Noir Superior 2023 with blackcurrant bonbon.
Várvédő Egri Bikavér Grand Superior (Bull’s Blood of Eger) 2021 with elderberry–tonka dark chocolate.
Details
Host: Katalin Tóth. Date: February 14, 2026, Eger. Organizers reserve the right to change the time and program.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Great date-night vibe with guided tasting and cellar tour that feels special without breaking the bank (~$42/person)
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Family-friendliness: fine for adults; easy to line up a sitter and keep it a parents’ night out
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Eger’s wine scene (Egri Bikavér/Bull’s Blood) is fairly well-known among wine fans worldwide, so the theme has international appeal
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The city of Eger is a recognizable destination in Hungary for foreigners, with a charming historic center and thermal baths to pad out the trip
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No Hungarian required—guided sessions like this typically accommodate English, and wine vocab is pretty universal; host can likely handle basics
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Easy enough to reach: Eger is about 1.5–2 hours from Budapest by train or car; local taxis/short rides handle the last mile to Kistályai út 40
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Stacks up well versus Valentine tastings elsewhere: unique Hungarian varietals (Kadarka, Egri Csillag, Bikavér) and creative chocolate pairings you won’t find in Napa or Tuscany
Cons
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Not kid-friendly as an event—strictly 18+ vibe, so families with children can’t really join
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Outside absolute wine circles, Eger isn’t as globally famous as Bordeaux/Napa, so casual tourists may not recognize it
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Venue specifics may require a taxi or rideshare from the train station; evening return trains are less frequent
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English support isn’t always guaranteed in smaller Hungarian cellars—confirm language options when booking
