Reason #22 - A wine hectare is about 2.5 acres of grape-growing paradise.
Crafting exceptional Hungarian Nimrod Wines in Eger, our 22-hectare vineyard embodies tradition and innovation. Every bottle reflects the terroir's essence, offering a captivating taste of Eger's beauty and heritage.
Reason #25 – Other Hungarian wines play hard to get.
97% of the wine produced in Hungary is consumed by Hungarians. This is your chance to get a drip from those greedy wine lovers.
Reason #60 – Tunnels of Love!
Beneath the rich and varied architecture of Eger lies 60 miles of tunnels that once provided building stone for the town as well as sanctuary from invading Turks. Today these mysterious tunnels serve as cellars to mature the unique wine produced in the Eger region.
Reason #100 - One-Hundred Precent Kékfrankos
The refined cousin of our Blues Kékfrankos, our 100% Kékfrankos Grand Bleu wine hails from our limestone terroir, the Grand Cru Nagy-Eged Hill and the highest vineyard in Hungary. Expect unique minerality, complexity, and sophisticated urbanity. Grand notes of plum, cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and nutmeg keep getting grander with age. Less than 3,000 bottles of the 2017 Grand Bleu were produced.
Reason #180 - Grapes, grapes and more grapes!
Immerse yourself in a delightful adventure brimming with grapes! Picture a wine barrel swirling gracefully with 180,000 grapes, working its magic to create 300 bottles, equivalent to 25 cases and 60 gallons of pure liquid joy. Here's to math that tastes this delicious!
Reason #725 - July 25 is National Wine & Cheese Day.
The history of wine and cheese pairings dates back centuries, originating from regional traditions, complementing flavors for a delightful experience.
Reason #804 - August 4 is National White Wine Day.
We offer two white wine varietals - our Sky Furmint and our Battonage Chardonnay. Cheers!
Reason #811 - August 11, the day Nimrod fell in love with wine.
On August 11, 1973, Nimród Kovács became a waiter at a restaurant in Denver, Colorado. On this day, he recalls discovering and falling in love with wine. Cheers to all of us!
Reason #818 - August 18 is National Pinot Noir Day.
Named for the beautiful 777 “Dijon” clone, there are a number of reasons you’ll love our 777 Pinot Noir.
Reason #828 - August 28 is National Red Wine Day.
While Bikavér, also known as “Bull’s Blood,” may be the signature red wine of the Eger region, Nimród Wines presents a full lineup of robust, ruby reds.
Reason #1,027 – NJK Day.
October 27 is offically NJK Day, as it's Nimrod's Birthday.