Can I See The Bottle?

Carmenere 2009, Casillero del Diablo, Chile

2011-03-20T22:14:00.000+01:00

Carmenere, Chilean "native" sort - after disappearing from Medoc, France. Lesser known son of the Devil's Cellar family, yet leaves no doubt which family he belongs to. Chilean finest. Try them all. Over and over.

Soldo, Biancho & Rosso Secco, Italy

2011-03-17T14:16:00.004+01:00

Soldo, with an eye on Russian market. Mild to dull. White a tad more refreshing, yet both too light. Served in lounge in Sheremetyevo. No special treatment.

Emeran Reya Cabernet Franc, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

2010-12-02T11:41:00.001+01:00

From here, served here.

Emeran Reya Malvazija, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

2010-12-02T11:40:00.000+01:00

From here, served here.

Emeran Reya Rose Extra Dry, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

2010-12-02T11:35:00.001+01:00

From here, served here.

Emeran Reya Brut, Goriška Brda, Slovenia

2010-12-02T11:33:00.002+01:00

From here, served here.

Spätlese Cuvee, Golser, Burgenland, Austria

2010-11-29T19:09:00.002+01:00

Lidl mass. Nice predikat, could be sweeter, good for discount wine.

Trentino Nosiola, Cavit, Trento, Italy

2010-11-18T19:06:00.000+01:00

Not much nose-iola (dried up nose in plane), slightly more flavour, light-iola

From here.

Nero D'Avola, Ventu Maiuri, Sicilia, Italy

2010-11-16T19:03:00.001+01:00

Richie rich nose, sicilian warmth spilled over the tounge. Frankfurt lounging made pleasent.

Refoškov Liker, Montis, Slovenska Istra, Slovenia

2010-11-13T19:01:00.001+01:00

St.Martin celebration in Montinjan at Montis.

Muškat, Montis, Slovenska Istra, Slovenia

2010-11-13T19:00:00.003+01:00

St.Martin celebration in Montinjan at Montis.

Refošk, Montis, Slovenska Istra, Slovenia

2010-11-13T19:00:00.001+01:00

St.Martin celebration in Montinjan at Montis.

Malvazija, Montis, Slovenska Istra, Slovenia

2010-11-13T18:58:00.002+01:00

St.Martin celebration in Montinjan at Montis.

Gourmet Rose Brut, Istenič, Bizeljsko, Slovenia

2010-11-12T18:46:00.001+01:00

Cotrugli EMBA graduation party sparkling wine by Istenič.

Medana Novo, Ščurek, Brda, Slovenia

2010-11-12T18:44:00.000+01:00

Cotrugli EMBA graduation party wine by Ščurek

Sivi Pinot-R, Mansus, Makovec, Vipava, Slovenija

2010-11-12T18:41:00.000+01:00

Cotrugli EMBA graduation party wine by Mansus.

Ruby Cabernet, Burlwood, California

2010-11-10T18:37:00.001+01:00

Hofer level, very fruity, enjoyable ... Burlwood Ruby

Rose, Ventus 2008, Vipava, Slovenia

2010-10-30T21:20:00.003+02:00

Nice, light, windy mix, that's what this Ventus Rose is.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Castillo Varez, Chile

2010-10-15T08:14:00.001+02:00

http://www.spletnavinoteka.si/CabernetSauCV-CH.html

Nice, easy, relaxed ... watered down ambition?

Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Badgers Creek, Australia

2010-09-20T06:41:00.000+02:00

http://www.snooth.com/wine/badgers-creek-shiraz-cabernet-2008/

Tall Horse Shiraz 2008, South Africa

2010-08-04T06:49:00.001+02:00

http://www.tallhorsewines.com/

Pretty full body, fruity, likelike :)

Chardonnay 2009, Blaževi, Kojsko, Brda, Slovenia

2010-08-02T06:25:00.000+02:00

By Prinčič brothers:

http://www.smaragdna-pot.com/storitve-i-en/items/kmetija_blazevi.html

Full bodied, strong ... too strong?

Chardonnay 2008, Mario Collina, Valdadige, Italy

2010-07-21T06:46:00.000+02:00

Fresh, summerly, sharp, maybe too sharp.

Reasonable Aldi/Hoder stuff:

http://www.aldi-sued.de/themen/weine_aus_aller_welt/thema_weineausitalien_produkte_weisswein4.html

Plavac Hvar, PZ Svirče, Hvar, Croatia

2010-05-22T19:20:00.000+02:00

Excellent Plavac by PZ Svirče. Sunny. Served at Aco's place in Travanjska.

Chardonnay 2007, Pivka, Tikveš, Macedonia

2010-05-12T11:00:00.002+02:00

Enjoyable Chardonnay form Pivka from Tikveš region. Enjoyed in Trpejca.

Him and Her

2010-03-24T19:37:00.002+01:00

Contemplations Merlot&Malbec 2008, Katarzyna Estate, Bulgaria

2010-02-27T10:33:00.001+01:00

Superb red by Katarzyna Estate. Served in Taj Mahal in Sofia.

Netzl Klassik St.Laurent, Netzl, Austria

2010-02-12T10:28:00.001+01:00

Netzl Klassik. Good. Lounge grade. Pretzl friendly.

Muskatna penina, Jeruzale Ormoz, Slovenia

2010-01-01T22:33:00.001+01:00

Delicious Muscat bubbly by Jeruzalem Ormoz. New Year's pop. *!

Mavrut, Asenovgrad, Bulgaria

2009-06-12T22:10:00.002+02:00

Merlot, Targovishte, Bulgaria

2009-06-12T22:10:00.000+02:00

Fox Grove, Shiraz Cabernet, Australia

2009-06-02T22:08:00.000+02:00

Zinfandel Rose, California

2009-05-12T22:04:00.000+02:00

Rosso Salento 2005 Cerinni, Italy

2009-03-24T17:52:00.002+01:00

A suprisingly good red, considering it's distribution via Hofer.

ILO cuvee 2007, Jeruzalem, Slovenia

2009-03-01T17:32:00.003+01:00

Light, crisp 3/5. Sold by Hofer.

Sivi Pinot Grajsko Vino, Dornberg, Slovenia

2009-02-26T17:30:00.002+01:00

Self bottled on Bled Castle. Attraction by Dornberg. And the point is not in the taste, but the ceremony.

Verduc 2007, Goriška Brda, Primorska, Slovenia

2009-02-19T17:26:00.001+01:00

A special by Goriška Brda. Sweet 3. Home sweet home.

Villanyi cuvee 2007 Spicc, Vylyan, Hungary

2009-02-18T17:20:00.003+01:00

Taninish, weak 4 by Vylyan. Served and enjoyed in Hilton Budapest.

Egri Bikaver 2003, Demeter Pinceszet, Hungary

2009-02-17T17:11:00.003+01:00

Excellent 4 nose, only to dissapoint in 2+ taste. Bull's blood (Bikaver) by Demeter Pinceszet served in Manna in Budapest.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Vesztergombi, Szekszard, Hungary

2009-02-16T17:05:00.002+01:00

Served in Buena Vista in Budapest. Full, warming, heating, but taste did not develop. 3/5 by Vesztergombi Pince from Szekszard.

Rebula 2007 Villa Brici, Goriška Brda, Primorska, Slovenia

2009-02-14T17:01:00.002+01:00

Good. Screw cap. Villa Brici brand by Goriška Brda.

Silver pearls, Radgonske Gorice, Podravje, Slovenia

2009-02-14T16:58:00.003+01:00

A good 3/5 from Radgonske gorice, but how does this bottle relate to Srebrna penina? To be found out.

Frankovka, Templarkse sklepy, Czech Republic

2009-02-13T16:52:00.002+01:00

This Frankovka by Templarske sklepy was not nothing special (2+), but the new Prague Airport lounge, where they served it, was very nice. Compensation did the trick.

Tempranillo-Garnacha Sol de Espania, Felix Solis, Spain

2009-02-12T16:46:00.002+01:00

Warm sun shined in mouth, up in dark sky on LOT flight. 4/5 by Felix Solis got warmer by each sip. Magic.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Frontera, Concha y Toro, Chile

2009-02-12T16:41:00.002+01:00

A pleasent 3+ Frontera brand from Concha y Toro, served in Warsaw airport lounge.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Zadro, Vino Domanovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina

2009-01-31T16:34:00.002+01:00

This 2/5 Cabernet by Domanovici tried to perfom, but it just couldn't do it. Served in Kaptolska klet
in Zagreb.

Crianza 2005, Rioja Vega, Spain

2009-01-28T15:38:00.002+01:00

A "bery" "berry" good Crianza by Rioja Vega, 4/5 served in El Rincon De Esteban.

Semele 2006, Bodegas Montebaco, Ribera del duero, Spain

2009-01-26T15:27:00.004+01:00

From Ribera del Duero, brand Semele by Bodegas Montebaco. Served in weird low glasses. 2+

Crianza 2005, Bodegas Protos, Spain

2009-01-26T15:24:00.002+01:00

Tanin extreme. 3/5 by Bodegas Protos. Served in 50cl glasses in Vinos.

Itynera Primitivo Merlot 2007, Tarantino IGT, Italia

2009-01-25T15:18:00.002+01:00

Wines of Puglia - Tarantino. Full, warm, gently deep. On Lufthansa flight to Madrid. Airline red always comes too cold and needs palm warming.

Zweitgeltrebe 2006, Znovin Znojmo, Czech Republic

2009-01-09T15:12:00.002+01:00

As the very nice flight attendant found out about my online wine collection he immediately offered to serve another bottle. This time expectations were higher and the result: same level, tannin kicked in a bit more, less fruity and as expectations were driven higher actual grade fell to 3/5. Made by Znovin Znojmo. I was offered another glass of Frankovka CSA edition and I had to turn down as I had to drive to the airport.

Modry Portugal 2007, Habanske sklepy, Czech Republic

2009-01-09T15:09:00.002+01:00

Served on board Czech airlines (CSA), very cold serving in plastic glass on board a very noisy and crampy CSA drove expectations lower, but the first sip just shot the experience through the roof. Full, fruity 4/5 by Habanske sklepy.

Novogradiensis červene 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

2009-01-06T15:03:00.002+01:00

OK. A bit soury. A weak 3. By Movino.

Refošk Rex Fuscus 2007, Vina Koper, Primorska, Slovenia

2009-01-04T11:03:00.000+01:00

Supreme, Royal Refosco by Vina Koper. Positioned as such and proven as such. Deep'n'dark, tanin-o-rama. 4/5 Share this treasure with friends.

Truške Rdeče 2005, Rodica, Primorska, Slovenia

2009-01-01T11:12:00.002+01:00

A good, calm, easy, well balanced red cuvee by Rodica from Truške. 3+/5 First in 2009.

Peperino Rosso 2006, Teruzzi & Puthod, Tuscany, Italy

2008-12-31T10:45:00.002+01:00

Very good, well balanced red Peperino. 4/5 While TeruzziePuthod.it site was still down, DiWineTaste.com is commenting it like this: "Peperino shows a brilliant ruby red color and nuances of ruby red, moderate transparency. The nose denotes intense, clean, pleasing and refined aromas that start with hints of black cherry, blackberry and raspberry followed by aromas of blueberry, violet, rose and vanilla."

Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Reja, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-12-29T10:38:00.002+01:00

Unfortunately this fine red by Reja from Goriška Brda was not memorized as it was quickly overridden by Merlot and Modra Frankinja and on top of it all of them were served in plastic glasses. Office serving doom.

Modra frankinja prestige 2004, Vinska Klet Krško, Posavje, Slovenia

2008-12-29T10:33:00.002+01:00

Blaufränkisch with nose below mouth with extended tanin stretch. 3/5 prestige made by Vinska Klet Krško. Photo blurred as was the situation in the office in the last days of 2008.

Merlot 2005 Bagueri, Goriška Brda, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-12-29T10:21:00.003+01:00

A fine Bagueri branded Merlot by Wine Cellar Goriška Brda. Nose above mouth. 4/5 Experience downgraded due to plastic glasses. Served in office. On yet another one of those special days.

Terre di Matraja Rosso 2006, Fattoria Colle Verde, Colline Lucchesi, Italy

2008-12-26T10:12:00.003+01:00

Strong, tanin rich, almost bitter red cuvee by Fattoria Colle Verde. Bearly 3/5 while carrying high Lucca-Toscana expectations.

Novogradiensis rose 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

2008-12-26T10:06:00.002+01:00

Not so bad, but also not too special Novogradiensis branded rose from Stredoslovenska wine region in Slovakia, made by Movino.

Ribezlove vino 2007, Villa Vino Rača, Slovakia

2008-12-24T10:00:00.002+01:00

Black currant flavored red wine by Villa Vino Rača. Aperitif, nice, distinct, but only in small doses before you start with more serious wine.

Malvazija 2005, Rodica, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-12-24T09:55:00.002+01:00

A nothing special Malvazija by Rodica from Truške. 2/5 Served in the office on that special day.

Cava Carta Nevada, Freixenet, Spain

2008-12-19T09:49:00.002+01:00

Carta Nevada from the renown Freixenet. 4/5 as expected. You know. Served in Zagreb to 6th generation of Cotrugli Executive MBA class.

Vazisubani 2005, Kindzmarauli, Georgia

2008-12-18T19:18:00.002+01:00

Below average Vazisubani white by Kindzmarauli, distributed by Grusignac from Berlin.

Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Bushman's Gully, Warburb Estate, Australia

2008-12-17T19:14:00.004+01:00

Made by Warburn Estate. Strong, rich, bloody. Accompanying Vampir z Gorjancev.

Rizling Vlašsky 2007, Knieža Svatopluk, Hubert, Slovakia

2008-12-13T19:08:00.001+01:00

There were low expectations in the beginning. And they were met. Knieža Svatopluk branded Riesling made by Hubert. 2/5

Mlad mesec crveno 2005, Do Kraja Sveta, Serbia

2008-12-11T19:04:00.001+01:00

Mlad mesec (Young moon) is a just OK red table wine by Do Kraja Sveta from Serbia. Served in Acapulco. 2/5

Mlad mesec belo 2006, Do Kraja Sveta, Serbia

2008-12-11T18:59:00.002+01:00

Mlad mesec (Young moon) is a just OK white table wine by Do Kraja Sveta from Serbia. Served in Acapulco. 2/5

Vranac 2006, Plantaže, Montenegro

2008-12-11T18:51:00.002+01:00

The classic Montenegro Vranac by Plantaže. 3/5 due to not very high expectations. Served in Acapulco.

Milijan Jelić Red 2006, Tamuz, Valjevo, Serbia

2008-12-09T18:49:00.000+01:00

Crveno tono (Red table) by Tamuz (managed by Mr.Milijan himself). OK. 2/5 Served in Šaran.

Milijan Jelić White, Tamuz, Valjevo, Serbia

2008-12-09T18:45:00.002+01:00

Belo tono (White table) by Tamuz (managed by Mr.Milijan himself). OK. 2/5 Served in Šaran.

Syrah 2005, Adega de Pegoes, Portugal

2008-12-08T17:39:00.003+01:00

Superb Syrah by Adega de Pegoes from Portugal. Strongest nose ever. Syrah with character. Strong at that. Tanin-o-rama. Served in ABC Slow Food in Belgrade. 4/5

Enira 2006, Bessa Valley, Bulgaria

2008-12-08T17:29:00.001+01:00

A great red (Merlot, Cabernet, Syrah) made by Bessa Valey in Bulgaria, influenced by German Count Stephan von Neipperg who was transplanted to France. A superb EU combination. Served in ABC Slow Food in Belgrade. 4/5

Zeleni Silvanec 2007, Čuk, Čreta, Slovenia

2008-12-06T17:25:00.002+01:00

A very private bottle. By Čuk for Čuk - and friends. Different if not weird, matter of habit and taste.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano 2007, Teruzzi & Puthod, Tuscany, Italy

2008-12-06T17:17:00.001+01:00

An OK vernaccia by Teruzzi & Puthod. It takes a while to fully develop nose and tongue. And not fully, too. "The quality of our wines is guaranteed worldwide" - from the bottle. So was www.teruzzieputhod.it that does not work (at the time of this blog posting).

Sveinčan 2007, Valdhuber, Podravje, Sloveniač

2008-12-05T17:13:00.001+01:00

OK table wine by Valdhuber from Zgornja Kungota.

Chianti 2007, Otto Santi, Italy

2008-12-05T16:48:00.000+01:00

A nothing special Chianti. Maybe it was the glass, but most probably not. Low priced. 2/5

Pra-VinO Traminec 2007, Čurin, Podravje, Slovenia

2008-12-04T23:16:00.000+01:00

Nose and mouth of this Traminec by Čurin was just a sweet surrender. Music for weary salesperson tired heart :) Served in Playa.

CasmeRe Rose 2007, Santomas, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-12-04T23:10:00.000+01:00

A very nice Rose by Santomas. At the beginning it wants to smell like Cviček, but than the taste takes the experience to another level. 3/5. Fancy as the Fancy House that was supposed to happen in Playa - where CasmeRe was served - later that evening.

Frankovka modra 2007 Knieža Svatopluk, Hubert, Slovakia

2008-12-04T10:27:00.004+01:00

Full, yet weak Knieža Svatopluk branded Blaufränkisch made by Hubert. Modest 3/5

Novogradiensis biele 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

2008-12-01T23:00:00.000+01:00

A nice, light cuvee from Stredoslovenska wine region in Slovakia, made by Movino. Not much to talk about, but easy drinkable nonetheless. With Slovak quite low expectations do the trick of the ultimate satisfaction at the end of the day.

Plemenito belo Capris 2004, Vina Koper, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-29T21:14:00.002+01:00

Brilliant array of tastes compiled by Vina Koper, served to us in Polna Skleda. 4/5

Montagne d'Alaric 1995, Chateau Mansenoble, Corbiere, France

2008-11-25T23:24:00.001+01:00

Blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan from Montagne d'Alaric in Corbieres, made by Chateau Mansenoble. Great wine, carrying great expectations, hence missing a kick, leading to almost disappointment. But let's not get carried away in sophistication, or should we?

Zlata Radgonska - Rose, Radgonske Gorice, Podravej, Slovenia

2008-11-22T23:16:00.001+01:00

Magnificent famous Zlata Radgonska sparkling - this one in Rose edition - by Radgonske Gorice winery. 5/5 Take it for best occasions. Served to us at Maxi for their 37th birthday.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Kristančič, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-21T23:11:00.002+01:00

With Kristančič expectations are usually pretty high and this one did not meet them. entirely 3/5 because of the expectations. Served to us at Roxly.

Gaube 2007, Gaube, Podravje, Slovenia

2008-11-19T23:05:00.003+01:00

A below average white table wine by Gaube from Svečina near Maribor, that I suspect otherwise might have also pretty good ones in stock. Served in Laterna.

Chardonnay 2007, Ronk, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-09T00:34:00.001+01:00

Chardonnay by Ronk. Not in a position to comment & judge - too late and too many :) Served in Vipolže.

Chardonnay 2006, Zuljan, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-09T00:25:00.002+01:00

Chardonnay by Zuljan. Not in a position to comment & judge - too late and too many :) Served in Vipolže.

Rosé 2006, Guerila, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-09T00:12:00.003+01:00

Very good and sexy Rosé by Guerila, one of the coolest wine brands in Slovenia. Way to go! Let the brand image match the wine quality and vice versus. Served in Vipolže.

Malvazija 2006, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-09T00:10:00.002+01:00

Served to us (albeit a bit late in order, but on the house) at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Nevertheless, a great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Quela 2005, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:59:00.000+01:00

Very good red (60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc) by Klinec. The name quela is from Tressette card game. Served to us at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Bela Quela 2004, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:55:00.003+01:00

Very good white by Klinec. The name quela is from Tressette card game. Served to us at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Chardonnay 2005, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:52:00.002+01:00

Very good Chardonay by Klinec. Served at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Sivi pinot 2006, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:46:00.003+01:00

Pinot Gris by Klinec. Good. Served at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine (most). Very natural.

Pikotno 2006, Klinec, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:24:00.004+01:00

Pikotno a.k.a. Tokaj (Tocai Friulano or Sauvignonasse) Pikotno by Klinec. It needs a comment and it needs something to become something, something more. Served at Klinec Homestead in Medana. Great place, great food, great wine. Very natural.

Puro 2000, Movia, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:19:00.002+01:00

This Puro by Movia is a story on its own. New, interesting, different. Found also in De-vino Wine Boutique in New York. Served in Vinoteka Brda - a great place to try them all.

Pikolit 2007, Vinska Klet Goriška Brda, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:12:00.002+01:00

This Pikolit (an autochthonous variety of the Goriška Brda, of a special premium quality) from Wine Cellar Goriška Brda was sweet and delicious. 5/5. Served in Vinoteka Brda - a great place to try them all.

A+ Rdeče 2004, Vinska Klet Goriška Brda, Primorska, Slovenia

2008-11-08T23:03:00.002+01:00

"Merlot had been macerated for 15 days, Cabernet Sauvignon for 18 and Cabernet Franc 13 days. After the maceration, the wines were decanted into French barriques. They matured separately “sur lie” for 12 months and were stirred weekly. This was followed by assemblage and a 15-month maturation in barriques (Cabernet Sauvignon in new barriques, Cabernet Franc in one-year old barriques and a half of the Merlot in new barriques and the other half in one-year old barriques)." - as per Wine Cellar Goriška Brda. Yes, the empire definitely did strike back. With high quality (vengeance:). Served in Vinoteka Brda - a great place to try them all.

Merlot 2006, Kmetija Buckovi, Primorska Slovenia

2008-11-08T22:57:00.002+01:00

"Eco" wine by Buckovi. 3/5 Served in Vinoteka Brda - a great place to try them all.