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The winegrower: The Kelhar Family. Region: Bizeljsko, Lower Styria, Slovenia Alc.: 13 % vol. Sweetness: Dry. Vintage: 2018. Volume: 750 ml. Grape variety: 100% Pinot Gris. Soil: Slate, clay and sandstone. Harvest: Hand picking, end of September. Vinification: Maceration takes place for 4 weeks in contact with the skins in a stainless steel container. Gentle compression with a pneumatic press. Maturation 24 months in oak barrels. The wine is unfiltered and a minimum amount of sulfites was added just before bottling. Ageing potential: 2020 - 2028. Characteristics: Hues of pale red as a consequence of extended maceration. Nose receives an elegant balance of red fruits and a hint of wooden bouquet. Taste is rounded, medium strong, with herbal and fruity notes. Food pairings: Carries enough boost to support a decent dish. Food pairing goes also with asparagus-based dishes, poultry and creamy sauces. Serving temperature: 12-16° C.

The winegrower: Edi Simčič Region: Goriška Brda, Slovenia. Alc.: 12.5% vol. Sweetness: Dry. Vintage: 2017 Volume: 750 ml. Grape variety: Rebula. Harvest: Hand Picking. Vinification: Somewhat less new wood (15 to 20%) as with other wines from the Premium Line. Ageing potential: 2020 - 2028. Characteristics: The nose is matured and youthful at the same time. It offers discrete roasted notes and an aroma of yellow fruit. It has a firm, full mouth feel with a longer aftertaste. It also gives us distinct acidity, saltiness and a mineral note, which cleans the mouth. After three or four years and with the development of tertiary aromas, it becomes even more complete and excellent than it was in its youth. Food pairings: The wine goes well with fish and appetizers which do not carry too intensive aromas.

The most classic wine country of Pinot Noir is Burgundy. The variety also came to Brda from there. Although the climate is suitable for growing this variety, it is not very widespread in Brda, as the vine causes a lot of problems for growers. Therefore, only the most persistent decide for it. It is true, however, that the traditionally produced Pinot Noir is the most elegant red wine to drink in all its stages of development. We can boast that we have the oldest Pinot Noir vineyard in Brda. The wine is characterized by a slightly translucent ruby color with a hint of brick hue. There are perceptible variations of the aromas of ripe cherries or even cherries in the liqueur, which turn into a slight note of orange peel. The taste is also recognizable ripe fruit, especially cherries. Finally a gentle peppermint. Perceptibility of gentle, ripe tannins. Extremely balanced and pleasantly soft, with a full body and long sunset, with a pleasant taste of cherry pecans.

Slovenian Wine Constantini Muse Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine Region: Slovenia. Sweetness: Dry. Vintage: 2008. Ageing potential: 2017 - 2037. Muse Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon has the bottle maturing capability of several decades. Over the years of ageing, the rich structure and harmony of aromas gain in complexity and elegance. The wine stays fresh, fullness of taste and vitality thanks to the micro-terroir and the natural production method. A complex, full-bodied wine made from selected grapes of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grown in terraced vineyards. Muse is a blend that only matures in the best vintages. The wine is dark ruby red in colour. Noble and intense bouquet. Complex aromas of ripe fruits, marasca marmalade, dry cherries, fine spices gradually develops into the leather aromas. The wine feels harmonious, mineral and elegant. A well-structured wine with ripe tannins. Full bodied luxury wine with a pleasant freshness. Long and noble aftertaste.