Time to return to the Benična family to look at their classically produced, varietal expression of Zelen – the autochthonous grape variety of Vipava valley. The Benčina family is located in the village of Lože in upper Vipava Valley. They…
Tag: Primorska
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…
Sutor – Malvazija, 2016
Time to return to Sutor tonight to taste a marvellously produced malvasia. This time, we’ll have a look at their refined, barrel matured presentation of a variety that produces some outstanding expressions in the Vipava valley. Grapes come from a…
Kristančič – Rebula Artwork, 2017
Time to discover a new winemaker here at my little digital place. So we’re moving to Medana to taste a wine coming from a renowned winemaking family – Kristančič. They have been known for producing state of the art wines,…
Benčina – Chardonnay, 2017
Tonight we’re moving to a family with a winemaking tradition. We’re in Vipava valley. We’re in the village of Lože. The Benčina family is crafting unique wines that reflect their unique philosophy. Such is the case with this Chardonnay, which…
Slavček – Rebula reserve, 2015
We’re returning tonight to the Vodopivec family in the village of Potok, Vipava valley, to have a look at one of those expressions of wines produced with ancient winemaking practices lifting that feeling of nostalgia. We’re looking at the Slavček…
Guštin – Malvazija Trend, 2018
Today we’ll focus on Guštin‘s Malvazija. An expression of this famed variety produced in lower Vipava valley. We’re in Bilje, five minutes away from my hometown, where Viljem Žižmond and his family produce this wine on the south-facing slopes. Now…
Batič – Cabernet Sauvignon selekcija, 2017
Today we’re returning to a special guy. A guy who is celebrating his birthday today, and what better way to celebrate if not by opening one of his bottles. I’m speaking of Miha Batič – Cheers mate! This time I’m…
Vinakoper – Modri pinot Capris, 2013
Sometimes you stumble upon a well-kept wine, which was allowed to mature and display its full character. And such was the case a couple of days ago when we sat at the table with boys from COB doing some wine…
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…