Hungarian winemaking is known as the best kept secret of Old World wine and has tradition deeply rooted in European history. Beginning in the 18th century, Hertelendy wines were originally produced in basalt-mountain vineyards overlooking Lake Balaton in Hungary. Today, Hertelendy wines have evolved to represent the family's Old World traditions reborn in the New World.
Two lucky couples are invited to join industry rising star and Hertelendy owner, Ralph Hertelendy, as he takes you on an exclusive three-day New World Hungarian experience through Napa Valley.
Kick off your stay in Napa Valley with an authentic Hungarian diszlakoma, or feast, and wine tasting experience at Kitchen Collective Napa.
Your guide for the duration of your stay, Ralph will take you on private tours and tastings of some of the most exclusive wineries in Napa Valley with Hungarian roots including Kapscándy Family Winery, En Garde Winery, and Aratás Winery.
Take home an impressive collection of highly rated wine so balanced, you'll be drinking it for years to come as you commemorate your Hungarian tour of Napa Valley!
This lot includes:
- Two (2) nights for two (2) couples at Vino Bello Resort
- Two (2) welcome gifts - one for each couple
- Wine dinner for two (2) couples at Kitchen Collective hosted by Ralph Hertelendy and Csaba Szakál
- Aratás wine dinner for two (2) couples at the Calistoga ranch Auberge Resort Lakehouse hosted by Stephanie Douglas
- VIP barrel tasting at Hertelendy for two (2) couples
- VIP barrel tasting at En Garde Winery for two (2) couples
- Tour and tasting at Kapscándy Family Winery for two (2) couples
- Hot air balloon ride over Napa Valley for two (2) couples
Hertelendy Vineyards:
- Four (4) three-year 750mL verticals of Hertelendy Cabernet Sauvignon: 2013 (RP 95), 2014 (RP 96), 2015 (RP 96, WS 91)
- Three (3) two-year 750mL verticals of Hertelendy Chardonnay: 2014 (RP 91, WS 90), 2015
- Three (3) two-year 750mL verticals of Hertelendy Signature Mountain Blend: 2014 (RP 94), 2015 (RP 92)
Arátas Wine of Napa Valley:
- Three (3) 750mL 2012 Aratás Shake Ridge Ranch Petite Sirah (WS 90)
- Three (3) 750mL 2012 Aratás Napa Valley Petite Sirah
- Three (3) 750mL 2016 Aratás Carneros Chardonnay
- Three (3) 750mL 2017 Aratás Surreptitious Rosé
En Garde Winery
- Three (3) 750mL 2013 En Garde Touché Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mtn (RP 96+)
- Three (3) 750mL 2014 En Garde Pinot Noir Reserve Russian River Valley (RP 93+)
- Three (3) 750mL 2015 En Garde Le Bijou du Roi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mtn (RP 96)
- Three (3) 750mL 2016 En Garde Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Restrictions: Must be booked at least 60 days in advance on mutually agreeable dates and is subject to availability - preferably not during September - October. Flights are weather permitting and subject to cancellation by pilot decision. Should this happen, you will be rescheduled for the next available flight convenient for you. Please be sure to plan on the possibility of a weather cancellation when you make your plans; a back-up date is strongly advised. Weather cancellations have no bearing on receiving a refund. No cash credit will be provided for unused flight. The balloon will accommodate 8-12 passengers. Wine included in this lot will be shipped directly to the winning bidder from the winery following the conclusion of the auction. Tasting experience at Kapscándy Family Winery must take place Tuesday-Friday. Expires April 30, 2020.
