Today’s post is about passion, belief and proof. If we think of Traminer in Slovenia, one name stands as the archetype for this variety. We’re talking about Danilo Steyer, and we’ll have a look at a one of a kind…
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Frešer – Markus, Pinot noir, 2018
Let’s start the weekend with another beautiful example of Pinot noir. Today we’re returning to Ritoznoj, where Matjaž Fešer produces one of this district’s best varietal expressions. Expressing cool, Alpine climate breezes from the slopes of Pohorje and continental affluxes…
Meum – Pinot noir, Prestige, 2017
Meum – Pinot noir, Prestige, 2017 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Today we’re looking at Meum, a relatively young brand in the Slovenian wine scene. Jurij Brumec is a renowned oenologist with years of experience, who started to put wines…
Dveri PAX – Pinot noir, 2014
Tonight I want to indulge you in a little gem that hides behind the peaceful (PAX) doors (Dveri) of this Benedictine cellar, which has been producing wine since 1139. Our object of admiration is Dveri PAX‘s luminous Pinot noir, produced…
Frešer – Sauvignon Blanc, 2019
Today’s pick is a wine that every Sauvignon Blanc lover out there should try. We’re at Frešer in the subdistrict of Ritoznoj, where Matjaž Frešer produces a series of organically crafted varietal wines in harmony with nature. We’re in Slovene…
Vino Kupljen – Sirius, 2018
We’re returning to the sunny slopes of Jeruzalemsko – Svetinjske hills today, to one of the producers we’ve presented already here. If you’re following us you might have guessed we’re at Vino Kupljen and today we’ll have a look at…
Doppler – Efekt, 2016
Today’s treat is Efekt, an intriguing red blend from the house Doppler. Coming from the Northern outskirts of Slovenia, this house is located on one of the most picturesque hilltops far around. Their super modern, state of the art cellar…
Vino Gross – Colles, Sauvignon Blanc, 2017
Let’s brighten up the day with some serious Sauvignon Blanc. For this one, we’re moving to Haloze where Michael and Maria Gross produce some state of art wines. Their repertoire is divided into wines defined by the terroir and those…
Vino Kupljen – Passion, 2017
When it comes down to wines that elevate passion today’s choice might be the one. Named Passion, as the grape variety used to produce this wine is calling for, in the winemakers’ eyes. There’s a love affair with Burgundy here…
Steyer – Dišeči traminec izbor, 2017
From Steyer – The house of Gewürztraminer comes this true homage to an Auslese version of this aromatic variety. Commonly you will find it named traminec on Slovenian labels. It boasts in the glass with a crystal clear, golden yellow…