We’re at Meum tonight, where Jurij Brumec produces some expressive renditions of wines. Including Fusion, an unusual blend of Syrah and Pinot noir, which matured in new and used oak barrels. Both varieties are hand-harvested and vinified alone. Syrah is…
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Joannes Protner – Riesling, 2017
Boštjan Protner is the guy you’ll find around festivals, often showing his Riesling “tattoo”, and yes, one could easily say riesling runs through the veins of the Protner family. Grapes for this expression of Riesling are coming from the slope…
UOU – Malvazija Ivanka, 2018
We’re returning today to Marinko Pintar, the humble, jet charismatic character pushing forward the consortium of abandoned vineyards – UOU. We’ll taste a unique expression of Malvasia, the Malvazija Ivanka – named after the lady who used to own the…
Bordon – Bon d’Or, 2013
Time to look at an expressive blend that reflects the Istrian, sunny and, yes, stubborn character, but also a character full of caring, heartwarming charisma. We’re tasting Bordon‘s Bon d’Or, a blend of 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 % Merlot,…
Marjan Simčič – Rebula Cru Selection, 2018
Time to head to Brda to taste the latest edition of a marvellously produced Rebula, marked by extensive maceration and ageing in large oak barrels produced by Marjan Simčič. Grapes have been hand-harvested at vineyards Medana, Jama and Jordano aged…
Batič – Angel red, 2018
Yes, a new Angel for tonight. You’ve already been introduced to Batič wines Angel white, so tonight it is time to look at its antipode, the noble rendition of a red blend produced with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc…
Jelenič – Chardonnay Excellent, 2018
Let’s head today to Dolenjska to taste a gorgeous, full-bodied rendition of Chardonnay, produced by the Jelenič family that fermented spontaneously and matured in barrique barrels. I’ve been following Jelenič wines for about three years now. My first contact with…
Kristalvin – Jakob Selekcija, 2018
I’m in the mood to discover other Kristalvin‘s wines. I’ve been intrigued with their Rebula Selection, so now it’s time to look at another one from the range. Today’s pick is their Jakob, or as you might have guessed, the…
Batič – Rosé, 2020
Happy international Rosé day! And what better than opening a bottle of one of the most notorious rosés of Slovenia? I’m speaking of Miha Batič‘s expressive, semi-dry rose, which is a perfect companion for hot summer eves. Few are the…
Brič – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018
Let’s move to the sunny Slovenian Istria to look at a deep Cabernet Sauvignon, produced at one of the most super modern wine cellars – Brič. The Brič property spans over 36 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees,…