What happens when Simon J. Woolf – author of the book “Amber wine revolution”, regular contributor for Decanter and the editor of “The morning claret” – invites Simona Česen – head sommelier of Šuklje wine bar, and one of the…
Tag: Brda
Bjana – Giant, 2011
It’s the 365th page of 2021, and what better way to close this year’s chapter than raising high the glasses filled with one exceptional Penina. We are at one of the most prominent names when speaking of this sparkling pleasure…
Edi Simčič – Rebula Fojana single-vineyard, 2018
We’re returning to the Edi Simčič estate tonight as there’s a gem we have to look at. We’re tasting their single-vineyard Rebula, the one coming from the Fojana vineyard that matured in oak. This vineyard has another name Sveti duh…
Moro – Chardonnay, 2019
We’re stopping at Moro estate tonight, as we set on to try their Chardonnay that matured in oak. Moro is undoubtedly one of this year’s pleasant surprises, as all the wines I tasted were a delightful treat. No wonder that…
Čarga – Ta star, 2015
We’re returning to the village of Pristavo, to the Erzetič family and their Čarga wines. We’ll be tasting the cuvée Ta star, a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc that matured in oak. Ta star is an expressive wine that…
Edi Simčič – Fojana Chardonnay single-vineyard, 2018
We’re returning tonight to the Edi Simčič wine estate, as we set on to try another jewel from their single-vineyard wines. We’ll be looking at their barrel-fermented Chardonnay Fojana. This is their latest line that focuses on expressing the best…
Silveri – Blanc de Blancs, N. V.
We’re returning tonight to the Gašparin family and their Silveri Peninas as we set to taste tonight’s choice. We’ll be looking at their Blanc de Blancs, a methode traditionelle Penina consisting of 100 % Rebula. The majority of grapes are…
Moro – Margherita red, 2018
Let’s return to the Moro winery tonight to have a look at their premium red blend consisting of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, which aged in barrels. We’re looking at a wine here that is inspired by the, we could say,…
Emeran Reya – Brut nature, N. V.
Let’s return to Edvard Reya at the Emeran Reya winery to taste their Brut nature sparkling wine. A Blanc de Blancs cuvée consisting of 60 % Chardonnay and 40 % Rebula produced by the classical method. Grapes come from vineyards…
Moro – Margherita white, 2019
It is time we introduce a new winemaker here. We’re at the Moro winery in Brda, looking at their expression of macerated Rebula that bears the name Margherita and has matured in egg-shaped oak vessels. Moro is a wine cellar…