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Looking at Herzegovina’s Žilavka

by  |  15-04-2026

It was about 20 years ago when I was first introduced to the main white variety of Žilavka in Bosnia Herzegovina via writing my book on Dalmacija-Herzegovina, but I’ve come back with a very proper... more »

Familia Torres – Purgatori 2023

by  |  13-04-2026

In what was another life (i.e. pre-pandemic) I received less than 48 hours notice to fill in as the “wine expert” for a group of well-heeled enotourists arriving from the UK for a New Year’s... more »

A Benvenuti vertical at Vinodol

by  |  09-04-2026

Entering Vinodol in the heart of Zagreb’s Lower Town is a bit like entering a speakeasy. You initially find yourself in what seems to be an open-air café to then walk through a restaurant space... more »

Vins Nadal – Negre 110 2024

by  |  07-04-2026

A long time ago I learned very soundly not go where it’s clear that I’m not wanted. This is an easy proposition when choosing to avoid crossing a field in the US where someone could... more »

The wines of Croatia 2026

by  |  01-04-2026

The arrival of spring means that it’s time for a new look at the wines from the Republic of Croatia, which, within the General Tasting Report and that which was previously released for Dalmacija saw... more »

Juvé & Camps leaves DO Cava for Corpinnat

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In what has long-been suspected by many, today Juvé & Camps announced that they have left the DO Cava to join the association of Corpinnat and raise its total members to 22. And, the winery... more »
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Penine Istenič, Štajerska, Slovenija

by  |  30-03-2026

These wines of Penine Istenič were tasted during the recent Vinart fair in Zagreb, Croatia during the first week of March, 2026. While there were a good number of sparkling producers present from Croatia, they... more »

Farewell, Alen Bibić

by  |  27-03-2026

In what is sad news, Dalmatian winemaker, Alen Bibić of his eponymous Bibich Winery has died this week at the age of 53. This comes shortly after the recent Vino Dalmacije fair in Split where... more »

Priorat 2015 vs 2013 via Mas Alta’s Cirerets

by  |  26-03-2026

The Cirerets from from DOQ Priorat’s Bodegas Mas Alta has long-been one of my favorite “middle wines” from the region. It’s a blend of Grenache and Carignan and hits all the right points, shows the... more »

The wines of Dalmacija, Croatia 2026

by  |  24-03-2026

My joy in any trip to Dalmacija, Croatia is that it always takes me back to a stormy, cold March when I visited Croatia for the first time in 2004. Arriving to the Old Town... more »