Let’s move to the sunny Slovenian Istria to look at a deep Cabernet Sauvignon, produced at one of the most super modern wine cellars – Brič. The Brič property spans over 36 hectares of organically farmed vineyards and olive trees,…
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Joannes – Protner – Sauvignon, 2019
We’re returning to Vodole tonight to taste a varietal rendition of Sauvignon blanc, produced by the Protner family in a way to express the characteristics of this variety. Grapes were hand-harvested at a vineyard planted in sandy loam soil, close…
Steyer – Steyer Mark Cuvee red, 2015
Tonight we’re returning to the slopes around Apače, where the Steyer family has been crafting some really amazing expressions of wines. They are famed through the World for the Gewürztraminer but wait to try their Cuvée red! A rich blend…
Kristalvin – Rebula selection, 2017
Time to look at someone new here. We’re strolling around the slopes of Brda. Above the village of Višnjevik, Alan Kristančič and his family shape the reality of Kristalvin. A brand with a long tradition of winemaking dating back to…
Batič – Zaria, 2019
Summer is in fool bloom and evenings call for a sip of some macerated wine. I find Batič‘s Zaria, a blend of white varieties macerated in open vats and matured in barrels, the perfect company for tonights’ indulgence. Zaria is…
Joannes Protner – Natura, 2017
Tonight’s pick is a wine looking to challenge common perceptions and the winemaker’s mind—a blend of Welschriesling and Yellow muscat produced in a way to add a new dimension. I’m speaking extended maceration and soaking of whole berries with maturation…
Batič – Angel selekcija white, 2018
The night feels suitable to open one of those wines that simply everyone looks after when looking at a wine list. Miha Batič‘s Angel selekcija white, a blend of grapes matured in barriques and produced only in the best vintages….
SteraS – Syrah, 2018
Tonight’s pick is a wine that couldn’t reflect more the sunny character of Istria. An extractive, warm expression of Syrah, produced by my dear friend, a lad with immense knowledge and modesty, Tilen Praprotnik. Crafting wines under the name of…
Batič – Pinot Gris Selekcija, 2019
I’m thrilled to write about Miha Batič and his wines finally! This might very well be the first article about his wines, so let’s have a look at his macerated expression of Pinot Gris, a wine marked by extensive skin…
Fornazarič – Malvazija, 2020
Tonight we’re returning to the Fornazarič family to taste their freshly released Malvazija. A wine produced to express the variety in its best. Grapes are coming from one grassed vineyard that was planted in 2014. Hand harvest was executed in…