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…
Tag: Merlot
Movia – Merlot, 2015
Let’s have a peek at Movia, where I hear they started with harvest, and the Sauvignon vert is already fermenting … But tonight, we’ll look at their barrique matured Merlot. Grapes for this wine come from the south-east facing vineyard…
Cultus – Merlot, 2014
Let’s head back to Matej and Carolin tonight at the Cultus boutique winery, as I’m in the mood to open a rarity I was gifted this spring. It’s one of those improbable Merlot that gave good results even in the…
Zanut – Merlot, 2016
We’re stopping at the Kocjančič family tonight. They live in the village of Neblo and release wines under the Zanut brand. Tonight we’ll taste their Merlot. A wine that has been produced classically, with maturation in stainless vats, but shows…
UOU – Merlot Gospodovo, 2018
Tonight’s post is about stubbornness and persistency. It’s a post of sheer enthusiasm and belief, something that unites the Consortium of abandoned vineyards and drives them to craft unique, artisanal wines under the UOU name. Tonight we’ll be looking at…
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…
Ferjančič – Fino red, 2017
Time to return to Vipava valley, to the village of Planina and the family Ferjančič. We’re tasting another red from their repertoire in a due manner, and the choice is another respectful bomb. We’re looking at their majestic red blend…
Silveri – Tenor red, 2013
You know what, let’s look at a wine that could be quickly listed as a deviation from what many think of when looking at the brand Silveri. We’re looking at their red Tenor, a blend of 70 % Merlot and…
Ščurek – Merlot Up, 2016
Tonight we’ll indulge in a real treat. We’re tasting the latest addition to Ščurek‘s prestigious line of wines, the red king Merlot Up. This wine is born by a strict selection of berries from the best plots, with extensive maturation…
Kristalvin – Merlot selekcija, 2017
We’re returning tonight to the Kristančič family, who produces wines under the Kristalvin brand, to look at their latest addition to the selekcija line. A line marked by a thorough selection of grapes already in the vineyard and then matured…