There are some gems you need to discover, and tonight we’ll look at one of those. A selected Cabernet Sauvignon, delivering such stunning results it was stored and kept away in the cellar for a designated club of lovers. Tonight…
Tag: Primorska
Vinakoper – Refošk Rex Fuscus, 2019
Time to look at another expression of Vinakoper‘s Refošk Rex Fuscus bottled in a traditional bottle. They revived with launching this wine. An immediate eye-catcher. Grapes were hand-harvested, destemmed, and then the mash macerated for up to ten days at…
Marjan Simčič – Sauvignon vert Opoka, 2018
Time to return to Brda, to have a closer look at a refined expression of Sauvignon vert, the one we find under the line Opoka, produced by none other than Marjan Simčič, which is also the latest wine joining this…
Vinakoper – Refošk, 2013
Time to look at a true king tonight. Refosco, a black grape that found its kingdom in Istria. We’re at Vinakoper having a taste of their Capo d’Istria Refošk. A deep, extractive wine, marked by extensive oak maturation and bottle…
Bordon – Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017
We are moving back to Slovenia’s coast to taste one of Cabernet Sauvignon’s ripest, well-produced expressions you can find. We’re stopping at Bordon to taste their macerated, ripe and barrique matured wine. Grapes have been hand-harvested at optimal ripeness at…
UOU – Malvazija Ivanka, 2018
We’re returning today to Marinko Pintar, the humble, jet charismatic character pushing forward the consortium of abandoned vineyards – UOU. We’ll taste a unique expression of Malvasia, the Malvazija Ivanka – named after the lady who used to own the…
Bordon – Bon d’Or, 2013
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,…
Marjan Simčič – Rebula Cru Selection, 2018
Time to head to Brda to taste the latest edition of a marvellously produced Rebula, marked by extensive maceration and ageing in large oak barrels produced by Marjan Simčič. Grapes have been hand-harvested at vineyards Medana, Jama and Jordano aged…
Kristalvin – Jakob Selekcija, 2018
I’m in the mood to discover other Kristalvin‘s wines. I’ve been intrigued with their Rebula Selection, so now it’s time to look at another one from the range. Today’s pick is their Jakob, or as you might have guessed, the…
Batič – Rosé, 2020
Happy international Rosé day! And what better than opening a bottle of one of the most notorious rosés of Slovenia? I’m speaking of Miha Batič‘s expressive, semi-dry rose, which is a perfect companion for hot summer eves. Few are the…