Szőke Mátyás

The Climb

Today, Szőke is winemaker of Szőke Mátyás Winery. The title carries more weight than decoration; in wine, the job is built through repeated harvests, cellar discipline, and the kind of consistency that only shows up over time. Szőke’s standing is described through that steady accumulation of work, not through embellishment.

Today

At Szőke Mátyás Winery in Gyöngyöstarján, Szőke’s name is tied directly to the estate’s identity. That connection points to continuity and stewardship, with the style of the wines linked to a personal hand rather than a detached label. The brief biography leaves the same message: this is a winemaker defined by disciplined craft and by the shaping of fruit into something that lasts.

Signature

Szőke’s signature wines include Szőke Cabernet barrique 2020, Szőke Nektárium 2022, Szőke Cabernet Franc 2021, Szőke Irsai Olivér 2024, and Paskomi chardonnay 2022. Taken together, they show range across depth, varietal expression, and brightness, with each bottle adding another angle on the cellar’s range. The list reads as a portfolio shaped with intent rather than repetition.

In Their Words The remarks place winemaking inside a working community. They speak to age, respect, and the practical handoff of responsibility, with younger makers taking their turn as knowledge moves forward. The tone is direct: friendship matters, and succession is part of the job.

Recognition

Szőke’s honors include Év bortermelője (Winemaker of the Year) (2017). The award marks a career recognized through endurance and consistent work, with the wines serving as the clearest proof of the standard behind it.