We’re returning to Vipava valley’s cooperative cellar that has been releasing wines since its conception in 1894. We’ll be looking at their Malvazija that is released under the Terase line – this is their top range of wines produced with…
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Tilia – Rubido, 2018
It is time we return to the House of Pinot tonight, to the Tilia Estate and his unique and energetic vigneron Matjaž Lemut. But tonight’s post is about something else, about a wine that combines Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon into…
Domaine Slapšak – Brut reserve, N. V.
We’re returning to Domaine Slapšak tonight, as it is opportune to open a bottle of their Penina as festivities are approaching and, as the celebration is on as Andrej Slapšak celebrates his birthday tonight. What better choice to celebrate by…
Moro – Chardonnay, 2019
We’re stopping at Moro estate tonight, as we set on to try their Chardonnay that matured in oak. Moro is undoubtedly one of this year’s pleasant surprises, as all the wines I tasted were a delightful treat. No wonder that…
Boris Lisjak – Chardonnay, 2009
We’re cruising over the village of Dutovlje tonight and stopping at Boris Lisjak, a real gentleman known for crafting distinctive, high-quality wines that express the elegant soul of Karst. He’s known for producing wines of traditional varieties, but few know…
Renčel – Vincent Orange, 2018
It is time we return to the Renčel family as there is a macerated cuvée we have to look at tonight. We’ll be tasting the Vincent Orange, a blend of Malvasia, Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Vitovska that matured in used oak…
Čarga – Ta star, 2015
We’re returning to the village of Pristavo, to the Erzetič family and their Čarga wines. We’ll be tasting the cuvée Ta star, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that matured in oak. Ta star is an expressive wine that…
Edi Simčič – Fojana Chardonnay single-vineyard, 2018
We’re returning tonight to the Edi Simčič wine estate, as we set on to try another jewel from their single-vineyard wines. We’ll be looking at their barrel-fermented Chardonnay Fojana. This is their latest line that focuses on expressing the best…
Gross – Iglič, 2019
It is time we return to Michael Gross and his terroir expression of Furmint, coming from the Iglič climat. A wine marked by spontaneous fermentation with maturation in large oak barrels. When speaking about Michael’s wines, especially after tasting them,…
Cigoj – Malvazija, 2020
It is time we return to the Cigoj family to taste their Malvazija. A wine produced with protective winemaking methods to express all of the beautiful scents of this variety. Grapes have been hand-harvested from a vineyard planted in flysch…