Articles
Down in Smokvica at Jedinstvo PZ
by Miquel Hudin | 09-12-2011
For the larger part of the 20th century, wine production on Korčula was shuttled through two main collectives. The main one that most people would be familiar with... more »
To turn tea in to wine
by Miquel Hudin | 05-12-2011 ~ 3 Comments
We came across this curious recipe in an old book from the 1950's simply called, "How to make Wine". It was sitting in the book shelf of 2... more »
Vehovar and sweet Eastern Slovenia
by Miquel Hudin | 30-11-2011
This is an article from our archives that was previously run on another site in August, 2007. We cut across the Croatian border to Slovenia to stay with... more »
The Pošip of Krajančić
by Miquel Hudin | 28-11-2011 ~ 4 Comments
The islands off the coast of Croatia are nothing short of stunning and Korčula is the one island that has the advantage of not being a long, once-a-day... more »
Vinarija Dingač, the other Dingač
by Miquel Hudin | 22-11-2011
This winery (Croatian: vinarija), is the biggest producer in the area. They are able to churn out 1.5 million liters of wine a year, which is more than... more »
Restful, peaceful, Rust en Vrede
by Miquel Hudin | 18-11-2011
Established in 1694 by ex-Governor, and rather unpleasant fellow, Willem Adriaan van der Stel, the 54 hectare estate of Rust en Vrede has quietly graced the vineyards outside... more »
To Potomje and Kiridžija
by Miquel Hudin | 15-11-2011
When you drive around for a half hour in a village with a population less than a metropolitan city block, you start to get frustrated when you can't... more »
Biondivino Vinicola Benanti tasting
by Miquel Hudin | 11-11-2011
It's one of those rare gems in the wine world when you're afforded the chance to do a true vertical tastings. Sure, you can get a glimpse of... more »
At Rainbow’s End
by Miquel Hudin | 10-11-2011
When choosing a name such as Rainbow's End for a winery, you should probably make sure that the locale lives up to it. Naturally, this is the case... more »
The wines of Brkić
by Miquel Hudin | 08-11-2011
It's often the case these days that many wineries in smaller European regions work to produce "international style" wines in that they're usually heavily oaked, high alcohol, and... more »