I’m a bit sentimental when writing about Kabaj’s wine. The more when writing about this one, so modestly named Noir … The sentiment comes from all of the adventures we’ve been through at Kabaj’s estate. Few would know, but I…
Tag: Primorska
Vinakoper – Merlot, Capo d’Istria limited edition, 2013
Slovenian Istria, the land of sun and sea, but also amazing wines. Such is the case with today’s choice—a real royal treat coming from Vinakoper, the largest producer on the Slovenian coast. This Merlot is part of their prestigious Capo…
Ferdinand – Sivi pinot, Época, 2017
Oh, a Pinot grigio or sivi pinot (as we call it in our little country) for today will be perfect. I’ve chosen the one of Ferdinand, from their selected line named Época. We’re in the village of Kojsko in Goriška…
Tilia estate – Pinot Noir, Estate, 2018
This snowy Sunday calls for some brightening and what a better choice than Tilia Estate’s‘s Pinot Noir. Coming from “The house of Pinots”, Tilia this has become a true epitome when speaking of Pinot Noir from Vipava Valley and Slovenia…
Korenika & Moškon – Paderno, 2013
When speaking about wines that emanate an archaic feeling than Korenika & Moškon‘s Paderno is a wine to look for. Coming from Korte – the heart of Slovenian Istria this wine cellar was found a quarter of the century ago. …
Erzetič – Črna rebula, 2017
You know what, I’ll have a sip of some uncommon grape variety today. Črna rebula, or Pokalca, or Schioppettino is an interesting variety that has fallen out of the radar in past times due to its tendency of berries to…
Pasji rep – Malva flysch, 2018
Today’s choice is Pasji rep‘s premiere called Malva flysch. And, as the name promises it has some special zing to it. Imagine this. If you could plant a vineyard of Malvasia Istriana, on nothing but pure flysch … So poor…
Edi Simčič – Kolos, 2015
What a wine for today, a colossal one! Edi Simčič‘s Kolos is a wine that represents the essence of assembling wines from the best barrels. Produced in the same manner as Duet Lex, the latter showing more balance, Kolos boasts…