Syrah 2005, Adega de Pegoes, Portugal

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

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

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

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

OK table wine by Valdhuber from Zgornja Kungota.

Chianti 2007, Otto Santi, Italy

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

Pra-VinO Traminec 2007, Čurin, Podravje, Slovenia

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

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

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

Novogradiensis biele 2007, Movino, Stredoslovenska, Slovakia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chardonnay 2006, Zuljan, Primorska, Slovenia

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

Rosé 2006, Guerila, Primorska, Slovenia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

Teodor Belo 2005, Simčič, Primorska, Slovenia

Ribolla 60%, Pinot Grigio 20% and Sauvignonasse 20% by Simčič. 3/5. Served in Vinoteka Brda - a great place to try them all.

Rebula 2005, Nando, Primorska, Slovenia

Nando are the other (probably less famous) Kristančič winemakers in Goriška Brda. Strong colour, great nose, 4/5, featured also on Pevarello site. Served in Vinoteka Brda - a great place to try them all.

Carnuntun Cuvée 2007, Markowitsch, (Lower) Austria

"Ruby-garnet with violet rim; aroma redolent of wild cherries and spices, soft and elegant on the palate" - according to producer Markowitsch. Very good - in short. From Carnuntum district in Lower Austria (Niederösterreich), one of four main wine regions in Austria. Served at home by Kevin.

Mladivo 2008, Erzetič, Primorska, Slovenia

Mladivo is new wine, young wine, different wine by Erzetič. Served in Grm, this time with Štefan.

Bardolino Classico 2007, Cesari, Bardolino DOC, Italy

A very good Bardolino by Cesari, enjoying it on the day of the dead, while watching Exorcist - The Beginning.

Merlot 2007, Borelli, IGT Venezia, Italy

Weak, sourish Merlot by not very known Borelli, but obviously made it at least IGT.

Modry Portugal - pozdni zber 2007, Vinarstvi Polehna, Moravia, Czech Republic

Great Blauer Portugieser from Moravia region. You just have to look at producer Polehna website :)

Merlot 2004, Oskar Simčič, Primorska, Slovenia

Good Merlot by Oskar Simčič from Dobrovo in Brda. The incognito Oskar - as far as web presence is concerned.

Zlatna Žlahtina 2007, PZ Vrbnik, Hrvatsko primorje, Croatia

Zlatna Žlahtina from P.Z. Vrbnik, one of the largest producers of this light white wine from wine growing hills of Krk in Hrvatsko primorje wine region. Served on island Vis.

Merlot 2005, Vipava 1894, Primorska, Slovenia

Table Merlot by Vipava 1894 for Tuš - they have quite a selection of wines - on sale till end of 2008.

Zeleni Silvanec 2007, Magdič, Podravje, Slovenia

Sylvaner by Magdič from Ljutomer. Served in Ponvica. Good.

Chardonnay - Beli Pinot Vallis 2005, Vipava 1894, Primorska, Slovenia

Chardonnay-Pinot Blanc. Another one under Vallis brand from Vipava 1894. Good enough.

Jeruzalemčan 2007, Jeruzalem Ormož, Podravje, Slovenija

White cuvée, another one from Jeruzalem Ormož Yellow Label. Served at Štorman in Ločica

Konjičan 2007, Zlati Grič, Podravje, Slovenia

Nice white cuvée served at Štorman in Ločica. Another one by Zlati Grič, the vineyard where you can also play golf.

Renski Rizling 2006, Jeruzalem Ormož, Podravje, Slovenia

Good (Rhine) Riesling by Jeruzalem Ormož Yellow Label. Served in La Storia in Ljubljana.

Janez cuvée 2007, Dveri Pax, Podravje, Slovenia

Fresh, light and crisp white (summer) wine from Dveri Pax. Light (almost see through) in colour and in taste. Bottle was emptied on election day, marking the fall of Janez and rise of Borut. Yes, the summer is gone.

Pater IGT Sangiovese, Toscana, Italy

Delicious Sangiovese (IGT) red made by Frescobaldi. Served by Mitja and Martina at home.

Cabernet Sauvignon - Syrah 2006, Casillero del Diablo, Chile

Great Cabernet Syrah (Shiraz in Australia, South Africa and Canada), one of the famous Casillero del Diablo wines from Chilean Concha y Toro cellars. Served by Mitja and Martina at home. With chestnuts and chocolate. Yummy.

Sauvignonasse 2007, Ščurek, Primorska, Slovenia

A good fruity Sauvignonasse (the "new/right" name for non-Hungarian/non-Slovak Tokaji) from Ščurek. Served in Da Mattia in Trzin.

To je Medana Rdeče, Kristančič, Primorska, Slovenia

A very, very good red table wine by Kristančič from Medana, served in Medana in Ljubljana.

Rebula Carolina 2007, Jakončič, Primorska, Slovenia

A very nice rebula, although we agreed that Bela Carolina is the best by Jakončič. Served in Puttanesca in Ljubljana.

Rioja DOC 2006, Vina Amate, Spain

A very nice Rioja from Aldeanueva de Ebro.