I can say I’m lucky. This wine fable has introduced me to some experienced and impressive winemakers and people from the drinks business. Having said this, the luckier I feel when I discover someone new. And such is the case…
Tag: Brda
Ferdinand – Rebula Brutus, 2016
This day calls for an uncompromising wine. A wine that will indulge all of your senses and rock you thoroughly. We’re having a closer look at Ferdinand‘s macerated Rebula, a powerful wine, so rustic; it bears the name Brutus! This…
Klet Brda – Rebula, Quercus, 2020
It’s time we take a look at one of the best expressions of Rebula or Ribolla gialla you can get. Today we’re moving to Brda, at the cooperative cellar Klet Brda to taste their “fresh”, recently released Rebula – Quercus….
Movia – Lunar, 2016
You know what, let’s have a wine that’s totally out of this world today! A wine, special not just by the looks but by everything it represents. I’m speaking of Movia‘s Lunar. A wine so unconventional it will shake your…
Movia – Puro rose, 2013
We’re dedicating this day to Love. It’s Valentine’s day, and I got the perfect wine to sparkle the passion. Like when the sun dives into the sea at sunset and the moon lits the evening sky, Movia‘s quintessential Puro rose…
Movia – Exto Gredič, 2019
Movia – Exto Gredič, 2019 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Oh, what I wine for tonight! And what a winemaker we’re looking at. A real wine institution, which celebrated a respectful 200 years in 2020. We’re at Aleš Kristančič, the…
Klet Brda – de Baguer red, 2016
“Bonum Agere Gaudio Viro Est Recto” or “To do right is the pride of the virtuous man”. There are the inscriptions of today’s wine. We’re having a look at Klet Brda‘s homage to Silverij de Baguer. An important figure for…
Ščurek – Rebula Up, 2016
Time to put your sunglasses on, as we are heading back to the village of Plešivo! This time to one of the most iconic families of Brda. If you read sunglasses, and family then you guessed already, we’re at Ščurek!…
Danilo Mavrič – Merlot selekcija, 2017
If you find yourself cruising through the village of Plešivo in Brda, and you notice a yellow house with some old, thick vines next to it, then this is where we are today. We’re visiting Danilo and Anita Mavrič, a…
Erzetič – Cabernet Sauvignon Amfora, 2016
We’re returning to the Erzetič family in the village of Višnjevik, Brda. Last time we had a look at their Pokalca, this time we’ll have a closer look at a wine that is quite a rare gem stylistically. I’m talking…