Let’s have a peek at Movia, where I hear they started with harvest, and the Sauvignon vert is already fermenting … But tonight, we’ll look at their barrique matured Merlot. Grapes for this wine come from the south-east facing vineyard…
Author: Valentin
Mlečnik – Rebula, 2014
It is time to return to one of those Slovenian wine houses that have become an absolute synonym for quality, perseverance, and staying true to their philosophy by living it fully and thoroughly. Factors that by just mentioning them emanate…
Guerila – Malvazija, 2019
It’s time to return to Guerila, to Zmago Petrič and his rebellious team above the slopes of Vipava. We’re at the site that oversees the whole Vipava valley, sipping a glass of their Malvasia, which matured in a large acacia…
Cultus – Merlot, 2014
Let’s head back to Matej and Carolin tonight at the Cultus boutique winery, as I’m in the mood to open a rarity I was gifted this spring. It’s one of those improbable Merlot that gave good results even in the…
Pullus – Sauvignon, 2020
It is time to introduce another producer from Slovenia. We are at the wine cellar Pullus, which is among those with the longest tradition and picturesque stories in our country. We’ll be tasting their classically produced Sauvignon, which was crowned…
Clos Veličane – Pinot Gris, 2019
Let’s move to Prlekija tonight to meet a story of belief. A property, acquired by a French mister who fell in love while visiting the hills around Jeruzalem in Slovene Štajerska. It’s the story of Jérôme Perez, who crafts wines…
Jure & Jakob Simčič – I can’t stop Sauvignonasse, 2018
It’s so beautiful when you see new wines being released by the sons and daughters of affirmed winemakers. To look at the way of thinking, the ideas behind it, and what family tradition has passed onto them. And such is…
Albiana – Brut Nature, N.V.
My mind is taking me back to the beautiful afternoon spent with Jernej and Miha at Nemška vas. A hilly slope above Krško where the Albiana wine cellar is at home. Tonight we’ll have a look at a sparkler that…
Movia – Lunar Pinot Grigio, 2018
Oh, what a treat we’ll have tonight. A wine that couldn’t express better the essence of the family, the creation and the microcosmos of Movia. We’ll be looking at the latest addition to the line of Lunar wines produced with…
Zanut – Merlot, 2016
We’re stopping at the Kocjančič family tonight. They live in the village of Neblo and release wines under the Zanut brand. Tonight we’ll taste their Merlot. A wine that has been produced classically, with maturation in stainless vats, but shows…