After high school graduation, while his friends bought Trabants, Péter Benedek bought land in the Epreskert vineyard. This area has been associated with viticulture for as long as there have been written records of the wine culture in the Mátra region. In just a few years, the young winemaker has come a long way in the world of wine—moving from a fresh, vibrant Cserszegi Fűszeres to a single-vineyard Hárslevelű in barely a decade.
Both his grandparents and parents worked with grapes, though it was only a side activity for them. Things got serious in the late 1990s when they purchased tanks and barrels, and a few years later, they acquired land in the Epreskert vineyard. Due to its cooler climate, the Mátra wine region is particularly well-suited for preserving the intense and distinctive aromas of aromatic grape varieties.
They entered the market in 2000 with Cserszegi Fűszeres, but also work with Traminer and Yellow Muscat. Among the international varieties, Chardonnay has always been a favorite—one that still commands passion to this day. Sauvignon Blanc, on the other hand, was not such a deliberate choice at first. During the planning of the Epreskert vineyard, half a hectare was left unplanted. At the time, Sauvignon Blanc wasn’t very common in the area. "Why not give it a try?" he thought. Ten years later, he says with confidence—it was a good decision.
