We’re moving to Posavje, specifically to the Bizeljsko hills tonight, to one of the most prominent families when it comes when speaking of sparkling wine. Yes, some of you guessed right, we’re at Istineč, looking at a wine that has…
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Domaine Slapšak – Brut Reserve black label, NV
Tonight we’re moving to Dolenjska. A region sometimes neglected, but with some amazing, breathtaking views and honestly expressive terroirs, especially for sparkling wine. One of the brightest examples is Domaine Slapšak, producing some world-class renditions of sparklers like this Brut…
Šuklje – Belo 140, 2018
We’re returning to Bela Krajina tonight to the Šuklje family to taste their acacia refined blend of Kerner and Riesling named Belo 140. An atypical combination, but read through the lines, and hopefully, you’ll be sparkled to try some yourself….
Šuklje – Projekt Chardonnay, 2018
You know what, sometimes you come across a wine so limited it is made from just one barrel. And such is the case with Šuklje‘s Projekt Chardonnay, which is a barrel-fermented expression of this variety. Unfortunately, this particular one is…
Colnar – Laški Rizling, 2018
Tonight’s pick is a rendition of Welschriesling or laški rizling as named in our country. A wine matured in a large acacia barrel produced at Colnar in Dolenjska district. I’ve tasted some of Colnar’s wines, and I’ve been enchanted by…
Šturm – Sauvignon Blanc, 2000
There are some wines that you hold, and look at them with respect. You sense history, and you cuddle it and manoeuvre carefully. You gently extract the cork and pour its golden content into a decanter just to properly aerate…
Kobal – Modra frankinja Luna, 2016
We’re heading back to the district of Bizeljsko – Sremič to look at the result of optimal growing conditions for Blaufränkisch and meticulous vinification methods. We’re returning to the Kobal family to look at their selection of Blaufränkisch, which we…
Šuklje – Vrbanjka, 2018
Let’s head back to Bela krajina, to the Šuklje family to taste their flagship wine. The barrel-aged, single-vineyard Blaufränkisch is coming from one of their steepest terrains. Vrbanjka is the steepest plot of their Plešivica vineyard. Vines there count for…
Šturm – Pinot blanc, 2018
Tonight calls for some cuddling. And I want to taste a wine which is produced only in the best vintages. We’re in Bela krajina, where the Šturm family produces this refined expression of Pinot blanc. Touching the point, this Pinot…
Šuklje – Lozice, Sauvignon blanc, 2018
It’s time to head back to Bela krajina to one of the flagship wineries of this district. We’re at Šuklje, and this is the story of their single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, respectfully carrying the name Lozice. We are at the…