The Winemakers’ Association of Hovorany

The Winemakers’ Association of Hovorany, z.s., was founded on 4 October 2006 on the initiative of young winegrowers. The association’s activities focus on the development and support of viticulture in the village of Hovorany. The association organizes seminars, lectures, and cultural events to promote Hovorany winemakers. At present, the association unites 25 members.

The association’s winemaker members

Esterka Winery
Fasora and Sons Winery
Luboš Grmolec Winery
Grmolec Family Winery
Ivičič Family Winery
Bohumír Juránek
Svatopluk Kalábek Winery
Karel Kučera Wines
Machalínek Family Winery
Mančík Winery
Marada and Daughters Winery
Josef Miklík
Tomáš Novák Winery
VínOstřížek
Petříček Winery
Vratislav Slabý
Stávek Family Winery
Jana Ševelová Family Winery
Jan Ševela Winery
Šimeček Winery
Škrobák Wines
Šurýn Winery
Vydařilý Family Winery
Miroslav Vykydal
Zahnaš Family Winery

REGULAR EVENTS

February

Winemakers’ Ball. A traditional Moravian dance ball with brass music, unlimited tasting of about 100 wine samples, and a midnight raffle for coveted prizes.

March

weekend on the Feast of St. Joseph: Wine exhibition and national exhibition of low-grown varieties.
A wine tasting where you can taste over 600 samples of scored wines. In addition to traditional varieties, you can enjoy less-widespread varieties that you likely don’t know about. Traditional dulcimer music for listening and dancing.

April

the last weekend in April: Through the Hovorany vineyards
A trail between vineyards stretching about 5 km for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Local winemakers along the route offer their best wines and various specialties to eat. Costumed male folk singers provide entertainment during the day. The event continues into the evening with dulcimer music.

July

second weekend in July: Open Cellar Day
This event invites visitors to meet the winemakers directly in their cellars, taste their wines, and also enjoy their culinary specialties. Costumed male folk singers provide entertainment during the day, and the event continues into the evening with dulcimer music.

November

weekend of the Feast of St. Martin: Saint Martin in Hovorany
Just like in summer, you can meet the winemakers in their cellars. However, this event focuses on young and St. Martin’s wines as well as St. Martin’s food specialties. Male choirs sing and dance, and a children’s folklore club also performs. Here, too, the event continues with evening dulcimer music.

For exact dates and more information about all events, visit www.vinozhovoran.cz