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….
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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…
Ronk – Sauvignon Blanc Selectus, 2017
We’ve spent such a lovely day today at Brda, and for starters, we stopped at old friends at Viplože. Andrej Kristančič of Ronk was so kind to invite us over and present us with some of the news they have…
Iaquin – Malvazija, 2018
Let’s head back to Brda today to look at Malvasia’s big and bold expression over at the beautiful villa Iaquin. We’ve looked at some of their wines, and now you’re familiar with their style. Wines are marked by maceration in…
Prinčič – Mihael Chardonnay, 2016
Let’s head back to the Prinčič family today to look at their oak-matured, selected Chardonnay version, which we find under the range Mihael. And it’s the occasion to raise our glass high, as Tomaž – the winemaker celebrated his birthday…
Marjan Simčič – Merlot Opoka Cru, 2015
A few wine families have built a world-class reputation, those that can be genuinely regarded for putting Slovenia on the World Wine Map and the Simčič family from Ceglo are among those few. Today we’ll look at Marjan Simčič’s rendition…