The Croatian Invasion!
Out latest shipment of Croatian wines has just arrived. We've got the new vintages of these tasty native varietals including: Dingač, Postup, Pelješac. For the first time we offer a Plavac from the island of Hvar in a 1 Liter bottle. Finally, we have a refreshing Graševina again.
These wines are very popular and sell out fast. If you've missed your chance in the past, order today!
These wines are very popular and sell out fast. If you've missed your chance in the past, order today!
Wine Spotlight
Bibich:
Riserva
Riserva
2006
Croatia
Croatia
Produced by the Bibich Winery in Skradin, this red wine offers an eclectic blend of grapes native to Northern Dalmatia (Babich, Plavina, Lasin) that are related to Zinfandel (itself a Croatian varietal). Aged for one year in American Oak barriques... more >
Schmelz:
Riesling Wachauer Weingebirge
Riesling Wachauer Weingebirge
2006
Austria
Austria
The San Francisco Chronicle featured this Federspiel in its tasting of Austrian Rieslings and rewarded it 3 out of 4 stars (excellent):
"Dense aromas of roasted green apple, gray mineral and tart nectarine are echoed on the more lush, weighty pa... more >
Hilltop-Neszmély:
Cserszegi Füszeres
Cserszegi Füszeres
2006
Hungary
Hungary
A light, refreshing wine, with pleasant aromas of spring. A native Hungarian variety, Cserszegi Füszeres exhibits a fragrance similar to that of the Muscat grape and the gentle spiciness of a Gewürztraminer.
This unpronounceable grape has a lov... more >
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Good Words on Slovenian Wines
Alder over at Vinography just wrote a great article summing up the merits of a number of the Slovenian wines we carry. Some of his favorites included, 2005 Kogl "Mea Culpa", 1999 Batić Reserve Pinot Gris , and 2004 Batić Pinot Gris Riserva . He went on to elicit, "Any wine lover who enjoys white wines I strongly urge to seek out some Slovenian wine and give it a try." Don't take our word for it though and read his entire article . It's a great summation of the Slovenian wine industry...
Alder over at Vinography just wrote a great article summing up the merits of a number of the Slovenian wines we carry. Some of his favorites included, 2005 Kogl "Mea Culpa", 1999 Batić Reserve Pinot Gris , and 2004 Batić Pinot Gris Riserva . He went on to elicit, "Any wine lover who enjoys white wines I strongly urge to seek out some Slovenian wine and give it a try." Don't take our word for it though and read his entire article . It's a great summation of the Slovenian wine industry...
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Insider's Wine Tour to Slovenia
October 10, 2008 - Guided Tour through
Slovenia's wine regions
Authentic Croatian Wine Dinner
June 26, 2008 - Lavanda Restaurant & Wine Bar
185 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 321-3514
A Fun Summer Tasting
June 21, 2008 - Farmstead Cheeses and Wines
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