Tonight, as temperatures have fallen again, a red wine feels natural. A wine that brings us to Slovene Istria, to the family Cep, which is taking care of wines, found under the label Gordia. This Bio red will be the…
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Kmetija Mahnič – Black borgonja Guido, 2018
You know the thrill and anticipation when stumbling upon a wine you haven’t yet had the chance of tasting? Such is the case with this Black borgonja or Črna borgonja that you find in minimal quantities. To my knowledge, only…
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…
Santomas – Grande Cuvée Certeze, 2012
This Saturday calls for a glass of exquisite wine while watching the finals of the Sanremo festival. And what better choice than this Grande Cuvée Certeze from Santomas. A tremendous rendition of a Refosco that enchants with its refined, elegant…
Korenika & Moškon – Kortinca, 2009
Time to taste another black king from our Istria, we’re returning to Korenika & Moškon to have a look at a selection of Refosco grapes coming from the vineyard Kortinca. That’s also the title this wine is gifted with. Now,…
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 %…
Rojac – Malvazija maceracija, 2015
Weekend vibes call for some spicing up. Such is today’s choice, a rock ‘n’ roll kind of wine that will swing us in the eve. We’re moving to Gažon where the Rojac family is known for producing organically crafted wines,…
Pucer z Vrha – Malvazija Pristna, 2018
Pucer z Vrha – Malvazija Pristna, 2018 Photo: Mihaela Majerhold – Ostrovršnik What a treat I’ve picked for today! We are at Slovenia’s western extremities, in the valley of Dragonja, where Valter Pucer and his son produce outstanding wines in…
Ražman – Malvazija Petrea, 2018
We are moving to the sunny slopes of Slovenian Istria, where my dear friends & colleague sommeliers Rok, Nik and the whole family Ražman looks after vineyards, olive trees and pamper guests at their inn. I’ve chosen to present you…