Wine
We’re visiting the picturesque Bela Krajina tonight, where the Šuklje family has been driving the push for terroir identification and expression and leading the rise of quality of this smallest wine district of Slovenia. Šuklje’s effort in bringing forth the…
We’re at the straight border with Italy, at the end of the village Plešivo in Goriška Brda. Basically, the last turn to the left before entering our neighbouring country is where the Blažič family is home. They produce three lines…
Bordon – Refošk, 2016 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Ah, tonight we’re moving to our coast. We’re at the Bordon family, and we’ll be tasting Slovene Istria’s black king, refošk! I’m excited, as I follow them for a couple of…
What a rarity I’ve picked for today … Šturm‘s Akord is a wine that will take your senses on an unexpected journey of flavours. We’re in Bela Krajina at one of the most prominent producers, who has importantly shaped one…
I’m a bit sentimental when writing about Kabaj’s wine. The more when writing about this one, so modestly named Noir … The sentiment comes from all of the adventures we’ve been through at Kabaj’s estate. Few would know, but I…
Slovenian Istria, the land of sun and sea, but also amazing wines. Such is the case with today’s choice—a real royal treat coming from Vinakoper, the largest producer on the Slovenian coast. This Merlot is part of their prestigious Capo…
Oh, a Pinot grigio or sivi pinot (as we call it in our little country) for today will be perfect. I’ve chosen the one of Ferdinand, from their selected line named Época. We’re in the village of Kojsko in Goriška…
This snowy Sunday calls for some brightening and what a better choice than Tilia Estate’s‘s Pinot Noir. Coming from “The house of Pinots”, Tilia this has become a true epitome when speaking of Pinot Noir from Vipava Valley and Slovenia…
Today’s treat is Efekt, an intriguing red blend from the house Doppler. Coming from the Northern outskirts of Slovenia, this house is located on one of the most picturesque hilltops far around. Their super modern, state of the art cellar…
I find this modra frankinja (Blaufränkisch) produced by Kobal the perfect choice for today’s afternoon. This variety, that was pronounced autochtonous to Slovenia in 2016 is among the most planted red grapes of Posavje, the region where we’re headed today….