I can say I’m lucky. This wine fable has introduced me to some experienced and impressive winemakers and people from the drinks business. Having said this, the luckier I feel when I discover someone new. And such is the case…
Author: Valentin
Fedora – Goli breg red, 2017
Tonight’s story revolves around a masterful blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Refosco. We’re returning to Fedora, to the upskirts of Vipava valley where the family Kobal, produces characterful wines, produced as a rendition to their ancestors. We’ll have a…
Ferdinand – Rebula Brutus, 2016
This day calls for an uncompromising wine. A wine that will indulge all of your senses and rock you thoroughly. We’re having a closer look at Ferdinand‘s macerated Rebula, a powerful wine, so rustic; it bears the name Brutus! This…
Steyer – Steyer Mark, Traminer Exclusive, 2015
Today’s post is about passion, belief and proof. If we think of Traminer in Slovenia, one name stands as the archetype for this variety. We’re talking about Danilo Steyer, and we’ll have a look at a one of a kind…
Korenika & Moškon – Kortinca, 2009
Time to taste another black king from our Istria, we’re returning to Korenika & Moškon to have a look at a selection of Refosco grapes coming from the vineyard Kortinca. That’s also the title this wine is gifted with. Now,…
Klet Brda – Rebula, Quercus, 2020
It’s time we take a look at one of the best expressions of Rebula or Ribolla gialla you can get. Today we’re moving to Brda, at the cooperative cellar Klet Brda to taste their “fresh”, recently released Rebula – Quercus….
Santomas – Refošk, 2018
Tonight we’re returning to the family Glavina to have a closer look at their Refosco, or Refošk, coming from the Santomas entry line, wearing a white label. The village of Šmarje, where Santomas is home, is known for its stone…
Kobal – Pinot Gris, Sv. Jurij, 2017
We’re moving to the district of Bizeljsko – Sremič, back to Andreja and Janko Kobal. This time to look at their Pinot Gris, bottled under their premium line Sv. Jurij (St. George). He’s the village’s patron, and motifs on the…
Frešer – Markus, Pinot noir, 2018
Let’s start the weekend with another beautiful example of Pinot noir. Today we’re returning to Ritoznoj, where Matjaž Fešer produces one of this district’s best varietal expressions. Expressing cool, Alpine climate breezes from the slopes of Pohorje and continental affluxes…
Movia – Lunar, 2016
You know what, let’s have a wine that’s totally out of this world today! A wine, special not just by the looks but by everything it represents. I’m speaking of Movia‘s Lunar. A wine so unconventional it will shake your…