Let’s move to the other side of Slovenia today. We’re returning to the family Steyer, to the house of Gewürztraminer. But this time, we’ll look at their barrel matured Sauvignon blanc. A treat, produced with such care, it presets to…
Author: Valentin
Štoka – TeraSel, 2011
This night calls for a selected red wine, ideally coming from our Karst land. And tonight, I want to look with you at a special Teran, one that is pushing the boundaries of this Jerina born wine that Tadej Štoka…
Šuklje – Lozice, Sauvignon blanc, 2018
It’s time to head back to Bela krajina to one of the flagship wineries of this district. We’re at Šuklje, and this is the story of their single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, respectfully carrying the name Lozice. We are at the…
Gordia – Bio red, 2016
Tonight, as temperatures have fallen again, a red wine feels natural. A wine that brings us to Slovene Istria, to the family Cep, which is taking care of wines, found under the label Gordia. This Bio red will be the…
Ščurek – Kontra, 2019
Saturday night calls for something different, something that goes against common directions, and what better choice than Ščurek‘s Kontra. A barrel-fermented blend of Rebula and Chardonnay. And trust me when I say, we’re going Kontra imagination this time. Grapes are…
Movia – Pinot Grigio Ambra, 2017
Ther is something with Pinot Grigio and Brda, which makes this variety shine, expressing itself in the best possible way. Naturally, the pedoclimatic specifics of Brda leave a mark, and when you combine them with the spice of Movia, then…
Iaquin – Chardonnay, 2018
We’ve touched Iaquin‘s Dolan and Cabernet Sauvignon here, so I want to indulge you with their refined Chardonnay. An exquisite, oak-aged wine displaying all the mastery of Uroš, who managed to produce yet another elegant wine. The vineyard of this…
Kmetija Mahnič – Black borgonja Guido, 2018
You know the thrill and anticipation when stumbling upon a wine you haven’t yet had the chance of tasting? Such is the case with this Black borgonja or Črna borgonja that you find in minimal quantities. To my knowledge, only…
Korenika & Moškon – Tris, 2018
Tonight we’re heading back to Korte to look at a wine that bravely challenges common understandings of how stainless steel produced wine should feel like. We’re at Korenika & Moškon looking at their blend of 50 % Pinot Blanc, 35…
Movia – Cabernet Sauvignon Turno, 2018
Tonight’s pick is taking us back to Brda, to one of the most passionate, bright and enchanting families over there. Yes, you guessed right, I’m speaking of the Kristančič family, the driving force behind Movia. We’ll have a look at…