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Vinarija Josić Terra Pannonium Graševina 2012 – 84 points
Josić Terra Pannonium Graševina 2012 – “Honeysuckle, intense peach nose; youthful and expressive; Slightly sour green apple notes, with hints of fennel.” by
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Kozlović Malvazija (2012) – 90 points
Kozlović Malvazija (2012) – “Floral aromas, with ripe green apple…pear, apricot, pineapple and grape notes, with a distinct minerality…crisp and very well-balanced.” by
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Iločki Podrumi Premium Traminac (2011) – 91 points
Iločki Podrumi Premium Traminac (2011) – “Predominant flavours of nectarine and passion fruit, with blossom, nutmeg and a hint of liquorice…Fresh, expressive and harmonious.” by
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Vera Tamjanika Reserve by Vino Budimir – 89 points
Vera Tamjanika Reserve (2008) – “Fresh, floral notes of honey-suckle…Flavours of dried apricots, nutmeg and almond…Distinct minerality and refreshing acidity.” by
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Matošević Alba Barrique (2007) – 88 points
Matošević Alba Barrique (2007) – “Aromas of sweet and pungent spices – cloves, nutmeg and liquorice – plus peach and a hint of pear…Peach and apricot upfront on the palate, followed by almond and overripe quince.” by
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The wine cellars of Ilok, Croatia
The wines of Ilok, in the easternmost part of Croatia, have long enjoyed recognition beyond the region; its Traminac apparently being served during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Its main autochthonous sorts – Graševina and Traminac – are now key to restoring some of this past prestige.... Continue reading
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Temjanika Special Selection (2011) – Tikveš – 86 points
“Elderflower and honey-suckle on the palette, with grapefruit and orange peel; hints of apricot and slightly under-ripe melon.” by
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Vis – infused with Vugava
Though some will simply argue that it is contemporary preferences for less sour and alcoholic wines that make Vugava unappealing, it is Vis’s other autochthonous sorts – not a change in tastes – that may finally help Vugava realise its full potential. by
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Rieslings from the Reuscher-Haart estate on the Mosel
“Germany is Riesling’s homeland, and it is here where the variety offers some wines of incomparable excellence and specificity. As a matter of fact, the very beauty of German Riesling is about maintaining the balance between sugar and acidity.” by
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Trebinje – the wine capital of Republika Srpska
Trebinje seems to be an exceptional piece of earth, hot and dry, but giving balanced and elegant wines, although usually quite heavy and rich. Beautiful as a town, close to such touristic attractions like Dubrovnik, Mostar and Kotor, it surely deserves more attention – especially from wine lovers. by
