The Edinburgh Wine Club |
SLOVENIAN WINES Ð ÒA Big Little Place with Style and Great WinesÓ |
March 21,2019 |
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Col |
Wine |
Grape(s) |
Maker & Area |
Year |
Supplier |
% |
Price |
Comments |
Vote |
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1 |
Sp. W |
Istenic No.1
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60% Chardonnay 30% Rumeni Plavec 10% Pinot Noir |
Janez Istenič Bizeljsko district of Posavje Traditional method of production. Only produced in best years. |
NV |
Croatian Fine Wines |
12.5 |
£22 |
Crisp and refined penina (Slovenian for sparkling wine), subtle, toasty, lemon peel, boiled pear & ruminant notes and lingering mousse. Quite like an Asti Spumante. |
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2 |
Sp R |
Prima Sparkling |
100% Teran |
Štoka. Brda, Primorska Region Traditional method & aged in caves. |
2013 |
World in Bottles (based in Nottingham.) |
12 |
£22 |
Red. Blackberry, bramble, raspberry and floral with balancing touch of spice. English mustard on the tongue. Dry & light.
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3 |
W |
Ribolla Gialla (Rumena Rebula)
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100% Rebula |
Scurek Brda, Primorska Cold macerated for 12 hours and matured in stainlesssteel vats for 6 mths, |
2015 |
WiB |
12.5 |
£16.20 |
Nose. Honeysuckle, green apple, hints of fresh leafiness and field flowers. Palate. Honeysuckle, green apple. Lacks fruit acidity. Flat |
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4 |
W |
Joannes Renski Riesling |
100% Renski riesling |
Hiša Joannes Protner. Štajerska, Podravje Wine Region.
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2015 |
WiB |
13 |
£14.85 |
N: Roses & lime blossom P: Apricot & peaches, touch of acid. Lime zest
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5 |
W |
Seven Numbers, Furmint
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Furmint |
Ljotomer-Ormoz, (Puklavec Family Wines.) Podravje region. |
2016 |
WoodWinters, Newington |
13.5 |
£15.20 |
Complex, wonderful textural with delicate floral notes, citrus & spice. Fresh acidity. Grapefruit/melon on nose. Acacia honey, peach, violets, green tea. Excellent aperitif wine. |
Best Value
3rd Best |
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6 |
W |
Marjan Simcic Ð Chardonnay ( Opoka) Opoka is only made in the best vintages and represent the Òbest of the best Ò |
Chardonnay |
Goriska Brda, Primorska. Marjan Simcic. |
2014 |
WoodWinters |
13.5 |
£26 |
Deep yellow with a cast of gold. A rich dry wine, unassuming bouquet of vanilla & tropical fruit Ð melon & guava- developing mod degree of spiciness. Mineral laden. Butterscotch, toffee. Fresh fruit acidity. |
Best Wine
Best White |
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7 |
W |
Marjan Simcic Ð Sauvignonasse (Classic)
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Sauvignonasse |
Goriska Brda, Primorska. Marjan Simcic.
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2017 |
WoodWinters |
13.5 |
£14.25 |
Sauvignonasse used to be known as Tocai Friulano/ Furlanski Tokaj prior to EC intervention. Steely apricots & white nuts lace the full, fleshy palate. Rubber on nose. Lime, lychee, gin. |
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8
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W |
Marjan Simcic Ð Ribolla ( Cru Selection) |
Ribolla |
Marjan Simcic
Goriška Brda, Primorska. |
2016 |
WoodWinters, Newington |
13 |
£19 |
Big and complex with dried fruits, candied zest and a slice of tarte tatin. Hints of cedar and buttered toast. Complex, cinnamon, yeasty. Lovely wine. Truly class wine. |
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9
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W |
Old Vineyard White (Stara Brajda Belo) |
60% Ribollo Galla 20% Pikolit 20% Pika & some Glera, Trzarka & Malvasia
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Scurek
Brda Primorska
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2013 |
WiB |
13.5 |
£20.95 |
N: ripe fruits, dried flowers P: Full bodied, ripe fruit, touch of oak, dry flowers. Long finish. Hazelnut oil, pear, saffron, candied fruit. Fresh fruit acidity. |
2nd Best |
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10 |
O |
Malvasia Black Label ÒOrange wineÓ
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100% Malvasia Istriana |
Nando. Goriska Brda, Primorska Region 4 mths skin maceration, further barrel aging. |
2015 |
Buon Vino |
13 |
£26 |
Deep gold.Ripe stone fruits, ginger and sweet spice. Nose & palate quite different Austere. Acidity. |
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11 |
R |
Izbrani Teran |
Teran (refosco) Favourite of AugustusÕ wife Livia) |
Stoka, Kras. Primorska wine region. Historic, known to Romans as a very healthy wine. |
2015 |
WiB |
11.8 |
£16.90 |
Very fresh wine. Red fruit, casis, cherry. Dried fruit and hazelnut. Thyme/rosemary Some tanins. DonÕt keep long. Red fruit, violet, hint of spice, Raspberry on palate. |
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12 |
R |
Efekt |
50% Blue Franconian 50% Zweigelt |
Doppler Štajerska (Styrian Slovenia), Podravje Wine Region. |
2014 |
WiB |
12.5 |
£18.50 |
N:Raspberry & strawberry. Farmyard. P: Ripe fruits & dash of white pepper. |
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13 |
R |
Cabernet Franc |
100% Cab franc. |
Emeran, Rey. Brda district of Primorska Region .
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2013 |
WiB |
13 |
£18.35 |
N: Bramble & black forest fruits. P: Black forest fruits , touch of pepper. Well integrated tannins. Pleasant, some raspberry jam, blackcurrant, liquorice. Great example of Cab Franc. |
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14 |
R |
Pinot Noir Cru Selection |
100% Pinot Noir |
Marjan Simcic Goriška Brda, Primorska Region.
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2015 |
WoodWinters |
13.5 |
£29.45 |
Bouquet of cherry liqueur, classy oak & orange peel. A core of ripe fruit. Palate is fresh with pleasing tart energy. Long after taste of cherries, herbs and sandalwood. Not too intense. A good Pinot Noir. |
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