It is time we return to the House of Pinot tonight, to the Tilia Estate and his unique and energetic vigneron Matjaž Lemut. But tonight’s post is about something else, about a wine that combines Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon into…
Tag: Cabernet Sauvignon
Boris Lisjak – Sara, 2011
It is time we introduce a new winemaker here, someone that has been surprising me with his wines ever since I first met him. We’ll be looking at Karst’s own Boris Lisjak and his super Karstic cuvée named Sara. Boris…
Štoka – Carsus, 2015
The time is right for us to return to the Štoka family and their characterful wines. We’ll be tasting what could easily be the rendition to a metropolitan Karstic blend named Carsus. A cuvée of Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot…
Iaquin – Jak, 2017
We’re returning to the Jakončič family, to the beautiful villa and winery Iaquin to taste their expression of a Bordeaux blend. We’re tasting Jak, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that matured in oak barrels. Usually, at Iaquin, you’ll…
Ronk – Selectus red, 2015
Ronk – Selectus red, 2015 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Time to head to the Kristančič family again, as I’d like to introduce you to Ronk‘s Bordeaux expression. We’ll be looking at their Selectus Red 2015 tonight, which could easily…
Kristančič – Cabernet Sauvignon Pavó, 2016
Let’s head tonight to a producer whose Cabernet Sauvignon attracts and most of all, delivers. Especially the one released under the Pavó line. We’re at the Kristančič family in Medana, having a look at their Cabernet Sauvignon Pavó 2016. My…
Movia – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018
Brda, the picturesque slopes offering breathtaking views spanning from the Alp mountains to the sea. This is where Movia, a family celebrating over 200 years of winemaking, is home and tonight, and we’ll look at their Cabernet Sauvignon, a wine…
Benčina – Opus Bonum, 2016
Ad omne opus bonum instructi! Or as it would stand for fashioned English “Ready for good work”, and yes, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is an Opus Bonum indeed! So we’re in Vipava valley today, at the Benčina…
Zanut – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018
We’re cruising through the picturesque slopes of Brda tonight and stopping in the village of Neblo, where the Kristančič family has been crafting their wines under the brand Zanut. Tonight we’ll look at their expression of a classically produced Cabernet…
Cigoj – Cabernet sauvignon, 2007
Sometimes you have the pleasure of opening an aged expression of Cabernet Sauvignon. So we’ll be diving in Cigoj‘s rendition of the 2007 vintage, which is ten years older than the current vintage we’ve already presented here. Jordan Cigoj has…