It’s been a while since our stop at Pucer z Vrha. So let’s have a look at their expression of the aromatic Yellow Muscat. A wine touched by the sun and caressed by the wind. We’re at Elvir and Valter…
Wine
Prinčič – Mihael red, 2017
I’ve been saving this wine for the last presentation of Prinčič. It’s their Mihael red, a blend of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir marked by maturation in large oak barrels, which is just about to display its…
Šuklje – Belo 140, 2018
We’re returning to Bela Krajina tonight to the Šuklje family to taste their acacia refined blend of Kerner and Riesling named Belo 140. An atypical combination, but read through the lines, and hopefully, you’ll be sparkled to try some yourself….
Marjan Simčič – Merlot Cru Selection, 2016
Oh, what a Merlot I’ve poured myself tonight. It’s the latest wine produced by Marjan Simčič. His Merlot Cru Selection harvested in 2016. A wine so well crafted, it sparkles with self-confidence and enchants with its style. Only selected bunches…
Guerila – Rebula Selection, 2018
The weekend is here, and what better way to start Friday’s eve than by opening a bottle of this macerated and barrel matured Rebula from Vipava valley that was produced following biodynamic methods at Guerila. Hand-harvested grapes are coming from…
Benedetič – Merlot, 2017
Tonight I decided to stay in Brda. I’m moving just a bit below into Vipovže to taste Benedetič’s Merlot. A wine produced in stainless vats, but what a characterful wine with finesse! Bunches were hand-harvested from vines aged between ten…
Prinčič – Rebula, 2017
We are heading back to Brda tonight to taste the queen of this prominent wine district. We’re at the Prinčič family from Kozana, and tonight we’ll have a look at their expression of Rebula produced in stainless steel vats. It’s…
Cigoj – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
We’re going to Vipava valley tonight to taste a Cabernet Sauvignon which deserves your attention. We’re at Cigoj, a family known chiefly for their sublime cured meet. We’re actually with their salami and prosciutto, and they do it also with…
Šuklje – Projekt Chardonnay, 2018
You know what, sometimes you come across a wine so limited it is made from just one barrel. And such is the case with Šuklje‘s Projekt Chardonnay, which is a barrel-fermented expression of this variety. Unfortunately, this particular one is…
Klet Brda – Rebula Bagueri, 2017
It’s official; DOK (Days of Open Cellars) Brda will happen! And what better occasion than to celebrate with a glass of Brda’s own Rebula. This time I’m swirling in the glass Klet Brda‘s oak refined Rebula from their Bagueri line….