I got pretty excited when some time ago a picture popped at my Facebook timeline. In the picture – Lan Kristančič, son of Vesna and Aleš Kristančič, the charismatic couple behind Movia – holding in his hand a bottle of…
Author: Valentin
Brda home of Rebula, a masterclass you should see
Rebula – a wine that leaves its mark and combines territories that are historically united to be only divided by the border, nothing else … If you’re at Vinitaly here’s why you shouldn’t miss the masterclass and grand vertical tasting…
A picturesque walk: Eguisheim
Ah, the beautiful Alsace, mostly notable for the wine, but there’s also a tiny pearl for the lovers of history, picturesque architecture and all of those with a romantic soul. There lies a little village, which goes by the name…
In the glass: Kobal – White reserve, 2015
Ah, the expectation when opening a wine bottle … Taking off the layer of black wax, uncorking it and then slowly pouring its content into the glass. Couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the evening with my better…
Weekend escape: Strolling through the streets of Rovinj
I love walking through streets of old cities and towns. The more history they hold the more details you can find and admire. Rovinj is one fine example of it. It existed already as a settlement of the Veneti and…
An Anteprima to remember!
All the roads lead to Verona these days, traditionally, now for the 51st time in the beginning of February. It’s time for the event that focuses around the Amarone, Valpolicella’s most known produce – “Anteprima Amarone“. Stage lights were all…
Vuk Vuletić – best sommelier of Balkans
Belgrade, the capital of sommelier mastery … Yes, it is precisely this title that Serbia’s capital should have been nicknamed this past week-end. The setting – the luxurious Hyatt Regency hotel, the directors – SERSA (Serbian Sommelier Association), the star…
Theodosius inn, a hidden gem in Vipava valley
This felt almost like a picturesque fairy-tale. Friday evening, alone with my best half Teja, and a reservation at the place that’s been spoken of a lot lately. Located in the village of Vrhoplje, which is believed to be the…
The emperor’s choice
It was a lovely week-end in between the 17th and 19th August, the weather was perfect; hot summer days, wind blowing through the hills, orchards, vineyards and villages of Vipava valley … and a bunch of cca. 30 journalists &…