Time to put your sunglasses on, as we are heading back to the village of Plešivo! This time to one of the most iconic families of Brda. If you read sunglasses, and family then you guessed already, we’re at Ščurek!…
Wine
Pucer z Vrha – Malvazija Pristna, 2018
Pucer z Vrha – Malvazija Pristna, 2018 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik What a treat I’ve picked for today! We are at Slovenia’s western extremities, in the valley of Dragonja, where Valter Pucer and his son produce outstanding wines in…
Danilo Mavrič – Merlot selekcija, 2017
If you find yourself cruising through the village of Plešivo in Brda, and you notice a yellow house with some old, thick vines next to it, then this is where we are today. We’re visiting Danilo and Anita Mavrič, a…
Ražman – Malvazija Petrea, 2018
We are moving to the sunny slopes of Slovenian Istria, where my dear friends & colleague sommeliers Rok, Nik and the whole family Ražman looks after vineyards, olive trees and pamper guests at their inn. I’ve chosen to present you…
Erzetič – Cabernet Sauvignon Amfora, 2016
We’re returning to the Erzetič family in the village of Višnjevik, Brda. Last time we had a look at their Pokalca, this time we’ll have a closer look at a wine that is quite a rare gem stylistically. I’m talking…
Meum – Pinot noir, Prestige, 2017
Meum – Pinot noir, Prestige, 2017 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Today we’re looking at Meum, a relatively young brand in the Slovenian wine scene. Jurij Brumec is a renowned oenologist with years of experience, who started to put wines…
Emeran Reya – Malvazija, 2018
Tonight we’re returning to the village of Kozana. This is where Edvard Reya crafts unique, characterful wines, often vested in the colours and flavours resulting from long skin-contact production. Today we’re looking at his Malvazija. Now, the Reya family mentions…
Santomas – Refošk Antonius, 2015
What a royalty we’re sipping tonight! A true king from Istria, embedded by its intense red label, echoing Anton’s, the 2nd generation representative of the family Glavina, born in 1883, fiery character. We’re having a look at Refošk Antonius. Santomas…
Belica – Izbrano rdeče, 2015
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…
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….