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wine in the North American market, too." The addition of Furmint to the South- ern Glazer's Wine & Spirits portfolio is an important milestone in introducing Hungarian wines to the North American market. "We are very honored to be part of the Southern fam- ily," continues Magyar. "We greatly appreci- ate their professionalism, decades of market experience and the success the company has built up and achieved so far. It is a distinct pleasure for us to work with them." Balla agrees, "The fact that Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits embrace our wines rep- resents a real opportunity for Furmint, and for Hungarian wines in general. Furmint, consid- ered to be the new taste of the world, perfectly fits into their fine wine portfolio, too." It's the right time for Furmint—not only for a grand debut, but for a long-lasting presence in the North American market. Attila Balla, President of Vinum Tokaj International, and Enikő Magyar, Project Director of Wines of Excellence. Vinum Tokaj International and The Clever Root, as well as its sister publications The Tasting Panel and The Somm Journal, have signed a long-term exclusive agreement for the promotion of Hungarian wines. In 1994, the Count Degenfeld family success- fully revived its wine estate in the Tokaji wine region following their 150-year-old-plus tradi- tion. Winemaking has always included a love of nature and a respect for tradition, combined with modern technology. Pure aromas and distinctive fruit are characteristic of their Gróf Degenfeld Furmint, along with refreshing aromas of lemon, lime and green apple bright- ness. The palate is youthful and spiced with a slightly salty mineralogy. For more information, go to furmintusa.com. Introducing GRÓF DEGENFELD WINERY The Count Degenfeld Castle Hotel and Winery is a stylish, elegant hotel evoking the era of the Monarchy in a century-old historic mansion. For more information, visit grofdegenfeld.com/en.

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