A few grape varieties sparkle a particular interest, and such is the case with Kraljevina. We find this traditional grape variety around the slopes of Maribor, in Dolensjka, Bela Krajina and continental Croatia, though rarely it is produced as a…
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Prus – Rumeni muškat, late harvest 2015
Tonight we’re visiting a winemaker that sure knows how to leave a mark. We’re in Bela Krajina at the Prus family, tasting their nectar in the form of this yellow muscat (rumeni muškat) late harvest, bottled in 0,5 litre bottles….
Šuklje – Belo 140, 2018
We’re returning to Bela Krajina tonight to the Šuklje family to taste their acacia refined blend of Kerner and Riesling named Belo 140. An atypical combination, but read through the lines, and hopefully, you’ll be sparkled to try some yourself….
Šuklje – Projekt Chardonnay, 2018
You know what, sometimes you come across a wine so limited it is made from just one barrel. And such is the case with Šuklje‘s Projekt Chardonnay, which is a barrel-fermented expression of this variety. Unfortunately, this particular one is…
Šturm – Sauvignon Blanc, 2000
There are some wines that you hold, and look at them with respect. You sense history, and you cuddle it and manoeuvre carefully. You gently extract the cork and pour its golden content into a decanter just to properly aerate…
Šuklje – Vrbanjka, 2018
Let’s head back to Bela krajina, to the Šuklje family to taste their flagship wine. The barrel-aged, single-vineyard Blaufränkisch is coming from one of their steepest terrains. Vrbanjka is the steepest plot of their Plešivica vineyard. Vines there count for…
Šturm – Pinot blanc, 2018
Tonight calls for some cuddling. And I want to taste a wine which is produced only in the best vintages. We’re in Bela krajina, where the Šturm family produces this refined expression of Pinot blanc. Touching the point, this Pinot…
Šuklje – Lozice, Sauvignon blanc, 2018
It’s time to head back to Bela krajina to one of the flagship wineries of this district. We’re at Šuklje, and this is the story of their single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, respectfully carrying the name Lozice. We are at the…
Šuklje – Lodoma, 2018
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…
Šturm – Akord, 2015
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…