Wine Tasting in Eger, Hungary

By Katy Kelleher
When Americans talk wine, there are a few places that tend to pop up in conversation again and again. France, Italy, California and most recently, South America tend to dominate the vinous chatter, but have you ever heard mention of Eger, Hungry?  I didn't think so.
Eger is a small city several hours north of Budapest and east of the Matra Mountains. I was lucky enough to visit the area a few years ago when I was living and studying abroad in Budapest. I spent five months in Hungary, from August to January, but for some reason, fall is the season that sticks in my head the mos...

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