We’re spending some fantastic time at the Slapšak wine cellar tonight. And straight away, their Brut nature ŽČ is poured in our glasses. ŽČ stands for Žametna Črnina, which is the same variety as the World’s eldest vine that is…
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Erzetič – Rebula, 2020
We’re returning to the Erzetič family to have a look at Brda’s queen – Rebula. It’s their organic expression which they craft with attention to preserve its varietal primal aromatic aspect. Grapes are coming from an almost 20 years old…
Gordia – Natural bubbles white, 2020
Oh, the rediscovered Pet-nat. A drink that is hype and attracts lovers from a broad audience, yet at the same time tricky to understand. But most of all, tough to produce into a desired and pleasant bubbly drink. And Gordia‘s…
Gaube – Sivi pinot, 2020
Let’s have a look at Gaube‘s Pinot Gris, or as we call it in Slovenia sivi pinot, and especially for the region we’re stopping in tonight – Rulandec (yes, you’re right, Rulander as this region has quite some influence from…
Sanabor – Lucidia, N.V.
Time to introduce a new producer here. Tonight we’ll be moving to Karst, to a small village named Ravnje, where the family Sanabor crafts sparkling and still wines. Though, if you ask me, still wines are fine, but their sparkling…
Pasji Rep – Moser, 2019
I must say that guys at Pasji Rep don’t stop surprising me. We checked the single plot Merlot last time, but tonight we’re in for yet another treat that has been recently released. We’re looking at their top cuve that…
Sanctum – Pinot Noir Prestige, 2018
Let’s move tonight to the wine cellar Sanctum over to the hills of Lipoglav to have a look at their famed expression of Pinot Noir that is produced only in the best vintages allowing it to vest the title of…
Bordon – Malvazija Dora, 2015
We’re heading back to the family Bordon, to have a taste of another one of their exceptional wines. This time their homage to Malvazija, with a wine that has been marked by prolonged maceration and maturation in oak barrels. Malvazija…
Radgonske Gorice – Zlata radgonska penina, brut nature 2015
Let’s head back to the Radgonske Gorice wine cellar tonight, as we will have a taste of their Golden Radgonska Penina produced by using Chardonnay grapes and following methodé traditionnelle production processes. A Blanc de Blancs produced with selected grapes…
Gordia – Malvazija, 2020
Let’s return to our friends over at Gordia. Harvest is turning to an end, and whites are already nicely fermenting, so while we still can, let’s have a look at their Malvasia that has been produced with protective vinification practices…