Jovanov winery was such a pleasant discovery. The setting – an inn with terraces overseeing the Cetinka vineyards, with the city of Blato in the background. Matej Jovanov, a young oenologist with experience in New Zealand, after years of counselling,…
Wine
Bjana – Giant, 2011
It’s the 365th page of 2021, and what better way to close this year’s chapter than raising high the glasses filled with one exceptional Penina. We are at one of the most prominent names when speaking of this sparkling pleasure…
Štoka – Vitovska grganja, 2019
Let’s return to the Štoka family tonight, as we set on to taste their expression of Vitovska grganja, a traditional variety that grows on the slopes of this red soiled land. A variety you should definitely look for. This wine…
Renčel – Pinot noir, 2017
We’re returning to Joško Renčel, to the village of Dutovlje, to taste his expressive Pinot noir, a variety that Karst and Joško impact a character and expression that is quite unique. Joško produces this Pinot noir with quite a courageous…
Svetlik – Rebula Selekcija, 2015
It is time we return to the Svetlik family tonight as we’re tasting a Rebula that deserves all the attention. We’ll be looking at their Rebula Selekcija, a wine marked by extensive maceration that matured in oak. Grapes are coming…
Cigoj – Klarnica selection, 2019
Let’s head back to the Cigoj family tonight, as there’s a distinctive grape variety we should try. We’ll be looking at Klarnica, a traditional variety from the Vipava Valley that is known for its aromatic aspect. This one bears the…
Edi Simčič – Rebula Fojana single-vineyard, 2018
We’re returning to the Edi Simčič estate tonight as there’s a gem we have to look at. We’re tasting their single-vineyard Rebula, the one coming from the Fojana vineyard that matured in oak. This vineyard has another name Sveti duh…
Boris Lisjak – Izbrani teran, 2020
We’re returning to Dutovlje to Boris Lisjak and his wines tonight. We’re having a look at his selected Teran, a wine produced of Refosco grapes that have been growing on the distinctive Karstic soil – Jarina. Jarina is Karst’s distinctive…
Istenič – Prestige cuvée, 2013
It is time we return to one of the most prominent families when it comes to speaking of sparkling – Penina in Slovenia. We’re at the Istenič family, and tonight we’ll be tasting their flagship wine, the Prestige cuvée that…
Kobal wines – White reserve, 2018
We’re returning to Bojan Kobal tonight to taste one of his distinctive cuvées, a blend of Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer that matured in oak and is named White reserve. Grapes are coming from the steep slopes of Haloze, from vineyards that…