Today we’re heading to Vipava valley to taste a refined expression of Pinot Noir, which underwent oak ageing. We’re in upper Vipava valley at the village of Manče, and this is where we can find one of the oldest barrels…
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Zaro – Malvazija Pivol, 2018
Ah, what a day! Finally, we’re allowed to move between regions, and restaurant terraces are permitted to operate. This called for a trip to our coast, to a restaurant with one of the best views over the town of Izola…
Guerila – Barbera selection, 2018
Today, we’re heading back to Vipava valley to indulge in a variety introduced to Slovenia in the sixties. We’ll have a look at Geuerila’s Barbera selection, a wine marked by oak ageing. Now, if you follow my blog, you’ve read…
Fornazarič – Leopold, 2018
Today’s wine feels like a return home. I’m coming from the lower Vipava Valley, and the Fornazarič family isn’t that far from my hometown. And as the days are getting warmer, Leopold, a blend of Malvasia, Sauvignonasse and Rebula, will…
Cultus – Cultus red, 2017
What a wonderful day I’ve spent today. Vipava valley, the village of Podraga. A manor, which records can be traced back as far as 1683. This is where Matej and Carolin are building the story of Cultus. A story which…
Klet Brda – Cabernet Sauvigon Bagueri Šampion, 2016
Brda are such a fantastic location. The combination of Sub-Mediterranean and Alpine climates, the Opoka soil and thorough vineyard planning and management can give outstanding, world-class wines. And such is the case with Klet Brda‘s deep, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon. This…
Emeran Reya – Rebula, 2018
It’s been a while since I wrote about Rebula and the timing is about perfect. I’ve just returned from a whole weekend in Brda, and Emeran Reya‘s macerated Rebula feels the right choice to keep the momentum going. At Emeran…
Steras – Cabernet Sauvignon Kocinski, 2016
What a speciality I’ve picked for today! A concentrated, dark coloured expression of Cabernet Sauvignon produced in the sunny region of Slovene Istria. Behind this black creation – my dear friend Tilen Praprotnik over at SteraS. Such an expression of…
Ronk – Sauvignon Blanc Selectus, 2017
We’ve spent such a lovely day today at Brda, and for starters, we stopped at old friends at Viplože. Andrej Kristančič of Ronk was so kind to invite us over and present us with some of the news they have…
Gordia – Bio amfora, 2018
Finally, after a challenging year, I’ve managed to return to Kolomban to visit Andrej and Tina Cep at Gordia. A visit marked by pristine, heartwarming moments and these chats between friends you’ve been missing for all of these months of…