Today feels a little nostalgic … My memories are taking me back to the picturesque Brda, a district I certainly miss in these days. But this picture recalls a special place at the top of Medana village. There, the Mavrič…
Wine
JNK – Rebula, 2014
There aren’t many grape varieties that can be so versatile as the rebula (or Ribolla gialla). Two of its main advantages are thick skin and high acidity levels which winemakers are leveraging to produce sparkling, still, macerated and sweet versions….
Dveri PAX – Pinot noir, 2014
Tonight I want to indulge you in a little gem that hides behind the peaceful (PAX) doors (Dveri) of this Benedictine cellar, which has been producing wine since 1139. Our object of admiration is Dveri PAX‘s luminous Pinot noir, produced…
Fedora – Chardonnay, 2017
Today’s lazy Sunday calls for some sensory indulgence, and Fedora‘s Chardonnay is a perfect choice to mollycoddle my dearest ones and me. Too bad, you guys can’t join, but hey … there’ll be chances. Hopefully soon! From the high borders…
Zaro – Gran Morer, 2016
Oh, what a treat for today. A wine that grasps sunny hills’ essence and fully expresses this with every sip of this noble drink. We’re on the sunny slopes above the town of Izola, where the Zaro family crafts expressive…
Frešer – Sauvignon Blanc, 2019
Today’s pick is a wine that every Sauvignon Blanc lover out there should try. We’re at Frešer in the subdistrict of Ritoznoj, where Matjaž Frešer produces a series of organically crafted varietal wines in harmony with nature. We’re in Slovene…
Štokelj – Planta red, 2017
We’re at the sunny slopes of Vipava Valley, specifically in the Village of Planina. This is where Štokelj family produces refined wines with a pristine character. Today we’ll have a look at their Planta red, which is a blend of…
Edi Simčič – Triton Lex, 2018
Oh, what a treat for tonight! Actually, we didn’t move far from yesterday, maybe just a couple of meters below. We’re in Vipolže, and the wine for today is non-other than the iconic Triton Lex by Edi Simčič! A wine…
Emeran Reya – Cabernet franc, 2015
There is a certain variety that adapted pretty well to pedo-climate specifics of Brda. Actually, let’s put it this way, Brda have the ability to grasp certain international varieties and turn them into an existential part of their DNA. Such…
Vino Kupljen – Sirius, 2018
We’re returning to the sunny slopes of Jeruzalemsko – Svetinjske hills today, to one of the producers we’ve presented already here. If you’re following us you might have guessed we’re at Vino Kupljen and today we’ll have a look at…