Pócz Winery stands on Kishegy hill in Balatonlelle, among the vineyards of the Balatonboglár wine region, about five kilometres from the town centre. The wine terrace looks out over Lake Balaton to the hills on the far shore. It is a winery, wine bistro and guesthouse in one, run by two generations of the same family: founder József Pócz, his son Attila, his daughter Szilvia and his partner Katalin.
Good wine starts in the vineyard
“Good wine starts in the vineyard. The winemaker can only spoil it,” says József Pócz, who graduated in viticulture and oenology in 1975 and began building the estate after the change of regime. In 1991 his hobby became commercial winemaking from his own grapes. Work on the hillside cellar began in 2003, and the first harvest was brought in there in 2007. Some vines grow next to the cellar on Kishegy; the single-vineyard wines come from Kokas-hegy.
The whites aim to keep the fruit and aromas typical of the region. Lighter reds mature in steel tanks, fuller ones in 225-litre barriques. The range includes Irsai Olivér, Sauvignon Blanc, Kokas-hegy Chardonnay and Welschriesling, Rosé Cuvée, Kékfrankos and sparkling wine; the best-known white is the IS Cuvée. The pride of the house is Cabernet Franc: both the 2018 and 2019 Premium won gold at the Vinagora international wine competition.
Tasting on the terrace
On the panoramic terrace you can order a tasting of 4, 6 or 12 wines, with snacks or a cheese plate. Cellar visits are available by appointment. The tasting room has welcomed guests since 2012.
BBQ from the smoker
The bistro goes beyond the usual winery cold platters. Meats are slow-cooked in the winery’s own smoker: BBQ chicken leg with sweet potato, pork ribs, pork neck and beef brisket, pulled pork sandwich. Alongside: veal saltimbocca, Wiener schnitzel, fish & chips with zander, tripe stew, porcini stew with homemade nokedli and fried porcini. For dessert, fried cottage cheese dumplings with almond crust or Somlói galuska. There is a kids’ menu, and the menu is in Hungarian, English and German.
Rooms and panoramic wellness
Since 2014 the estate has guest rooms for six people. Since autumn 2025 a sauna and jacuzzi, run together with BierLak, also look out over the lake, which makes Kishegy worth a visit in winter too. The terrace also hosts weddings and events.
All year on Kishegy
In its own words, the family is committed to year-round hospitality at Lake Balaton. In January there is a St Vincent’s Day celebration with a traditional pig slaughter, in spring the Kishegyi Kortyok és Falatok festival, and in November a St Martin’s goose feast, held for the eleventh time in 2026. In summer the Lelle tourist train runs up to Kishegy, and the Kishegy lookout tower and St Donatus chapel are a short walk away.
Who it is for
Wine lovers who want a serious tasting on the winery’s own terrace, groups of friends for a long smoky BBQ lunch, couples at sunset, and anyone who would rather head up into the vines than stay in the beach crowds. You can also stay overnight.
Prices
Mid-range: most mains on the 2026 menu cost between 5,000 and 7,600 forints.
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The person behind the place
“Good wine starts in the vineyard”
József Pócz became a winemaker through childhood harvests. He graduated in viticulture and oenology in Gyöngyös in 1975, started as a trainee at the Balatonboglár state farm and was head horticulturist of the Balatonlelle cooperative from 1984 to 1990. After the change of regime he began building the estate: in 1991 his hobby became commercial winemaking, in 2003 work started on the Kishegy cellar, and in 2004 he was named Winemaker of Somogy. His son Attila joined in 2005; his daughter Szilvia and partner Katalin also work in the business. His saying is the winery's motto: “Good wine starts in the vineyard. The winemaker can only spoil it.”
Pócz József, founding winemakerWorth a taste
Smoked BBQ beef brisket
Beef brisket slow-cooked in the winery's own smoker, with fried potatoes and dill salad. Pair it with the house's gold-medal Cabernet Franc.
Local tip
Ask for the 12-wine flight
The terrace offers tastings of 4, 6 or 12 wines. Make sure the Cabernet Franc is included to taste the gold-medal wine. In summer you can take the Lelle tourist train up, so nobody has to drive.
The BalatonEats meal plan
How to put your meal together
- 01BBQ beef brisket
The smoker's highlight, with fried potatoes, fresh salad and barbecue sauce.
- 02Porcini stew
With homemade nokedli; meat-free but filling.
- 03Cellar platter
Homemade salami, ham, cheese, vegetables and bread. For one, or as a starter for two with a tasting.
What guests say
What stays with guests?
Guests praise the friendly, personal service, the wines and the terrace view. We found no critical reviews, but the number of reviews is small.
Szallas.hu 9.8 (17 reviews) and Tripadvisor 5.0 (2 reviews), as of November 2026.+
What brings people back
- Panorama of Lake Balaton and the far-shore hills from Kishegy
- Gold-medal Cabernet Franc (Vinagora, 2018 and 2019)
- BBQ from the winery's own smoker
- Tastings of 4, 6 or 12 wines, cellar visits by appointment
- Guest rooms, sauna and jacuzzi with a view
- Year-round events: St Vincent's Day, Kishegyi Kortyok és Falatok, St Martin's Day
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Good to know before you go
- Open only at weekends; call to confirm hours.
- About 5 km from the centre, reached by car or, in summer, the tourist train.
Photo credits
Pócz Pincészet
