Time to introduce a new wine cellar on my blog. We’ll be heading to the village of Loče for this, where the Podbukovšek family is home. They release wines under the brand Sanctum and focus their production on Chardonnay and…
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Valter Sirk – Pinot Blanc, 2018
Let’s return to the always effervescent Valter Sirk, the winemaker from Brda that crafts three lines of wines. Tonight we’ll look at his Pinot Blanc, a variety he’s very fond and proud of. Valter Sirk has his cellar in Višnjevik….
Cultus – Pinot noir Eclipse, 2016
There are times you come across a wine that falls under the “speciality” segment. Such is the case with this wine, which shows only an Eclipse on the front label. It’s a late harvest version of Pinot noir produced by…
Movia – Merlot, 2015
Let’s have a peek at Movia, where I hear they started with harvest, and the Sauvignon vert is already fermenting … But tonight, we’ll look at their barrique matured Merlot. Grapes for this wine come from the south-east facing vineyard…
Mlečnik – Rebula, 2014
It is time to return to one of those Slovenian wine houses that have become an absolute synonym for quality, perseverance, and staying true to their philosophy by living it fully and thoroughly. Factors that by just mentioning them emanate…
Guerila – Malvazija, 2019
It’s time to return to Guerila, to Zmago Petrič and his rebellious team above the slopes of Vipava. We’re at the site that oversees the whole Vipava valley, sipping a glass of their Malvasia, which matured in a large acacia…
Cultus – Merlot, 2014
Let’s head back to Matej and Carolin tonight at the Cultus boutique winery, as I’m in the mood to open a rarity I was gifted this spring. It’s one of those improbable Merlot that gave good results even in the…
Pullus – Sauvignon, 2020
It is time to introduce another producer from Slovenia. We are at the wine cellar Pullus, which is among those with the longest tradition and picturesque stories in our country. We’ll be tasting their classically produced Sauvignon, which was crowned…
Clos Veličane – Pinot Gris, 2019
Let’s move to Prlekija tonight to meet a story of belief. A property, acquired by a French mister who fell in love while visiting the hills around Jeruzalem in Slovene Štajerska. It’s the story of Jérôme Perez, who crafts wines…
Jure & Jakob Simčič – I can’t stop Sauvignonasse, 2018
It’s so beautiful when you see new wines being released by the sons and daughters of affirmed winemakers. To look at the way of thinking, the ideas behind it, and what family tradition has passed onto them. And such is…