Cabernet Sauvignon - Capris 2004, Vina Koper, Primorska, Slovenia

4 out of 5 Cabernet Sauvignon made by Vina Koper. Good flavor, well balanced, nice body for the mile high club on Adria Airways flight en route to Moscow.

Chardonnay 2005, Vipava 1894, Primorska, Slovenia

Chardonnay from Vipava 1894, served to us in Ljubljanski Dvor. Good, though not the best that they make.

Ruby Cabernet 2006, Baywood, California, USA

Ruby Cabernet is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Carignan. Baywood's is cheap and cheerful according to ciao.co.uk.

Barbera-Merlot Vallis 2005, Vipava 1894, Primorska, Slovenia

Blend of Barbera and Merlot under Vallis brand from Vipava 1894. Good.

Renski rizling 2006, Vinag, Podravje, Slovenia

Renski rizling (semi-dry White Riesling) from Vinag Maribor in Podravje in Slovenia.

Chardonnay and Sivi Pinot 2006, Simčič, Primorska, Slovenia

Chardonnay and ...


... Sivi Pinot (a.k.a Pinot Grigio a.k.a. Pinot Gris). Both from Simčič and both served to us in great quantities in Gostilna As. Recommended. Place and wine.

Teran 2006, Luka Gourmet, (Primorska), Slovenia

Very good Teran. This branded Luka Gourmet was served to us in Luka Gourmet.

Merlot 2004, Sutor, Primorska, Slovenia

Very good Merlot by Sutor from Vipavska dolina in Slovenia.

Sivi pinot 2002, Bučinel, Primorska, Slovenia

This Bučinel Pinot gris was not very good. Something was wrong - is 2002 already too late to drink it. or was it just not stored right? We did not enjoy it in Rival fish market.

Terase 2006, Jeruzalem Ormož, Podravje, Slovenia

Terase (40 % Sauvignon, 30 % Šipon, 15 % Chardonnay, 15 % Italian Riesling) by Jeruzalem Ormož Yellow Label. Served to us in Allegria. Very good. The wine has a pleasant bouquet with Sauvignon and Šipon prevailing. In its flavour it is elegant with emphasised fruitiness and freshness.

Cabernet Franc 2004, Emeran Reya, Primorska, Slovenia

Cabernet Franc by Emeran Reya, served to us in Brioni.

Cabernet-Syrah, J.P.Chenet, Groupe GCF, France

Cabernet-Syrah from J.P. Chenet brand, presumably the best selling French wine brand in the world, part of Groupe GCF in Petersbach.

Točaj 2005, Jakončič, Primorska, Slovenia

Jakončič in Goriška Brda in Primorska wine region in Slovenia. Točaj is not to be moxed with Hungarian Tokaj. Served in Hvala za rože. Very good.

Refošk, Vina Koper, Primorska, Slovenia

Refošk = Refosco from Koper - Slovenska Istra - Primorska region, produced by Vina Koper. This particular example, served to us in Hvala za rože, was not a very good one. Tanin-galore and acid-o-rama.

Janževec, Radgonske Gorice, Podravje, Slovenia

Half Dry Radgona Cuvée from Radgonske gorice. Served to us in Hong Kong :)

Zweigelt 2006, Anton Bauer, Wagram, Austria

Red Zweigelt from Anton Bauer was served to us in Limes in Vienna.

13% vol. alc.

Shining ruby with shimmering crimson; in the nose cherry fruit with berry undertones, fine aroma; on the palate multi-layered – a vegetable touch joins the young berry fruit to add additional fine spice: ripe, with extract sweetness coated tannin; tones of Mon Cheri and chocolate finish the expressive range of flavors.

Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Strauss, Styria, Austria

Weingut Strauss Sauvignon with Karl Promberger's smile in the background. "Sehr komplexe mineralische grasige Fruchtkomponente mit dem Duft nach Paprikaschoten und Johannesbeeren, intensiv und aromatisch am Gaumen mit einer gut stützenden feinen Säure."

Blaufränkisch Horitschon 2006, Weninger, Mittelburgenland, Austria

Das ist es. "Kräftiges Rubinrot, duftend nach Preiselbeeren und Brombeeren, leichte Pfeffernoten, fest und würzig, ausgreift und spontan ansprechend, am Gaumen reife Kirschen, weiche Tannine, runde Säure und gute Länge. Trinkspaß vorprogrammiert." Served to us at Mumok in Vienna.

Traminec 2006, Horvat, Podravje, Slovenia

Great Traminec by Vino Horvat from Maribor. Served to us in Verdi Verdi, while I was enjoying the company of Miha, Matija, Anton, Dejan and Pavle.