Furmint Has Found Its Fans And Home At La Cave

Hungary has assimilated into the U.S. wine world thanks to the diligent work of a team from Vinum Tokaj International. Attila Balla, President of the company and Enikő Magyar, Project Director of Wines of Excellence have launched a Furmint Ambassador series with the aim to direct attention to the variety and the wine considered to be new taste of the world.

On their recent visit to Las Vegas, they met the MÁD Furmint Ambassador of La Cave at the Wynn Las Vegas. It isn’t so much a single ambassador as a group of co-workers and friends who call themselves the “Four Musketeers”: Richard Gallen, Brennan Flanigan, Mark Hefter, and Michael Smith – four men whose shared passion for wine comes through even during casual conversation.

Describing the philosophy of La Cave, Hefter explains, “We try to separate ourselves from typical wine bars by carrying more esoteric, interesting wines. That’s why Szent Tamás Winery’s MÁD Furmint fits into our program so perfectly. It pairs with 90 percent of our menu, it’s got an interesting label, and it’s at a reasonable price point.

The full story will be published in the Tasting Panel Magazine’ December issue.

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