Time to look at an expressive blend that reflects the Istrian, sunny and, yes, stubborn character, but also a character full of caring, heartwarming charisma. We’re tasting Bordon‘s Bon d’Or, a blend of 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 40 % Merlot,…
Tag: Merlot
Batič – Angel red, 2018
Yes, a new Angel for tonight. You’ve already been introduced to Batič wines Angel white, so tonight it is time to look at its antipode, the noble rendition of a red blend produced with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc…
Ščurek – Stara brajda red, 2017
Tonight marks the end of a weekend packed with visitors. Days of open cellars, or DOK, were happening and looking at all those happy stories and posts on social media, winemakers and everyone in Brda did a fantastic job again….
Fornazarič – Rubino, 2017
Rubino, as is the colour of this wine, Rubino as the prized gem. This all just to symbolise tonight’s pick. We’re in lower Vipava Valley, near the Village of Vogrsko, looking at a complex rendition of a red blend of…
A retreat ad Divina, Dobrovo castle Brda
Finally, things are normalising, and restaurants are reopening. It’s actually with absolute joy we follow the industry’s opening, so neglected and forgotten during the crazy Covid-19 times … And let’s not forget, Slovenia is this year’s European region of gastronomy….
Piro – Merlot Bosc, 2015
New evening, time for a new wine. And this time, a wine of a producer I still haven’t yet had the pleasure of introducing. We’re in Brda, the village of Vipolže, where the Jakončič family has been crafting varietal wines…
Valter Sirk – Merlot ConteA, 2009
We’re back in Brda tonight, visiting a winemaker, which I haven’t yet presented, but well deserves the attention. Valter Sirk, a winemaker whose wines are marked by his charisma, always delivers both finesse, expression, and elegance. Such is the case…
Reia – Khmer, 2015
You know the situation where you’re always around something, you can sample it here and there, but you never really have the opportunity to look into it thoroughly? Such is my case with wines of Reia. It’s at least ten…
Prinčič – Mihael red, 2017
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…
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…