We’re returning to the Bordon family tonight, as we have a Refošk (Refosco) that surely deserves all of the attention. Produced only in the best years with seven years maturation in large oak barrels producing a noble, black royalty. The…
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Santomas – Refošk, 2018
Tonight we’re returning to the family Glavina to have a closer look at their Refosco, or Refošk, coming from the Santomas entry line, wearing a white label. The village of Šmarje, where Santomas is home, is known for its stone…
Ražman – Popetris, 2015
Tonight we’re returning to my friends Rok and Nik Ražman to taste another wine from their respectful repertoire. This time, we’ll have a look at their Popetris, a wine assembled of 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 20 % Merlot, 20 %…
Santomas – Refošk Antonius, 2015
What a royalty we’re sipping tonight! A true king from Istria, embedded by its intense red label, echoing Anton’s, the 2nd generation representative of the family Glavina, born in 1883, fiery character. We’re having a look at Refošk Antonius. Santomas…
Zaro – Gran Morer, 2016
Oh, what a treat for today. A wine that grasps sunny hills’ essence and fully expresses this with every sip of this noble drink. We’re on the sunny slopes above the town of Izola, where the Zaro family crafts expressive…
Bordon – Refošk, 2016
Bordon – Refošk, 2016 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik Ah, tonight we’re moving to our coast. We’re at the Bordon family, and we’ll be tasting Slovene Istria’s black king, refošk! I’m excited, as I follow them for a couple of…