Let’s move to the other side of Slovenia today. We’re returning to the family Steyer, to the house of Gewürztraminer. But this time, we’ll look at their barrel matured Sauvignon blanc. A treat, produced with such care, it presets to…
Tag: Sauvignon Blanc
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…
Korenika & Moškon – Tris, 2018
Tonight we’re heading back to Korte to look at a wine that bravely challenges common understandings of how stainless steel produced wine should feel like. We’re at Korenika & Moškon looking at their blend of 50 % Pinot Blanc, 35…
Vino Kupljen – Loona, 2018
Tonight we’re returning to the Svetinje hills, where Samo Kupljen meticulously cares for his constellation. Tonight we’ll have a look at his Sauvignon Blanc, the one from his Stars of Stiria line named Loona. We’re at a special lieu-dit named…
Frešer – Sauvignon Blanc, 2019
Today’s pick is a wine that every Sauvignon Blanc lover out there should try. We’re at Frešer in the subdistrict of Ritoznoj, where Matjaž Frešer produces a series of organically crafted varietal wines in harmony with nature. We’re in Slovene…
Edi Simčič – Triton Lex, 2018
Oh, what a treat for tonight! Actually, we didn’t move far from yesterday, maybe just a couple of meters below. We’re in Vipolže, and the wine for today is non-other than the iconic Triton Lex by Edi Simčič! A wine…
Vinart Grand tasting – some of my highlights
Hello, wine-lovers! I’ve been invited by Charine Tan of “Exotic Wine Travel” to attend one of, if not the … Croatia’s biggest wine events – “Vinart Grand tasting“. And boy, oh boy what a treat this was! Among the organizers…
Gentilini – an engaging wine experience
We continue with our discovery of Kefalonian wines, this time at the Gentilini winery whose philosophy is to produce a range of handcrafted, top quality wines from unique local varieties. Founded by Spiros Fokas in 1984 it soon established herself…