I’ve been saving this wine for the last presentation of Prinčič. It’s their Mihael red, a blend of equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir marked by maturation in large oak barrels, which is just about to display its…
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Marjan Simčič – Merlot Cru Selection, 2016
Oh, what a Merlot I’ve poured myself tonight. It’s the latest wine produced by Marjan Simčič. His Merlot Cru Selection harvested in 2016. A wine so well crafted, it sparkles with self-confidence and enchants with its style. Only selected bunches…
Benedetič – Merlot, 2017
Tonight I decided to stay in Brda. I’m moving just a bit below into Vipovže to taste Benedetič’s Merlot. A wine produced in stainless vats, but what a characterful wine with finesse! Bunches were hand-harvested from vines aged between ten…
Prinčič – Rebula, 2017
We are heading back to Brda tonight to taste the queen of this prominent wine district. We’re at the Prinčič family from Kozana, and tonight we’ll have a look at their expression of Rebula produced in stainless steel vats. It’s…
Klet Brda – Rebula Bagueri, 2017
It’s official; DOK (Days of Open Cellars) Brda will happen! And what better occasion than to celebrate with a glass of Brda’s own Rebula. This time I’m swirling in the glass Klet Brda‘s oak refined Rebula from their Bagueri line….
Radikon Davorin & Marko – R Tok, 2019
Tonight I’m sharing with you a story of discovery. Even though I’ve spent some time around Brda, I’ve never managed to stop at Davorin and Marko Radikon. I’ve been driving past the signs for their homestead in Kozana but never…
Ščurek – Jazbine, 2018
I’m in the mood for a wine that has been touched by oak. And Ščurek‘s Jazbine is the wine I’ll be indulging in tonight. A blend of Sauvignon vert, Rebula, Friualno and Sauvignon where 20 % of it matured in…
Benedetič – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2016
Tonight we’ll stop in Brda to visit Klemen Benedetič and taste his expressive Cabernet Sauvignon produced in 2016. We’ve been acquainted with Klemen for probable decennia now. We’ve always had great chats, and he’s always keen on sharing some fun…
Klet Brda – Cabernet Sauvigon Bagueri Šampion, 2016
Brda are such a fantastic location. The combination of Sub-Mediterranean and Alpine climates, the Opoka soil and thorough vineyard planning and management can give outstanding, world-class wines. And such is the case with Klet Brda‘s deep, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon. This…
Emeran Reya – Rebula, 2018
It’s been a while since I wrote about Rebula and the timing is about perfect. I’ve just returned from a whole weekend in Brda, and Emeran Reya‘s macerated Rebula feels the right choice to keep the momentum going. At Emeran…