Croatian Wines

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Croatian wines at Eat, Sleep, Wine, Repeat

by  |  04-02-2026

A couple of months ago, Janina Doyle of the Eat Sleep Wine Repeat contacted me to come on as a guest and talk about Croatian wines in the 247th episode of her podcast. As is... more »

Top Shelf: Stina – Stipančić 2019

by  |  02-02-2026

Croatia is not known for ‘Grand Cru’ wines. Sure, there this ‘Grand Cro’ association for awhile with their self-appointed top-end status, but when it came to actual Grand Crus, certified at a legal level, there... more »

The wines of the North Adriatic

by  |  08-09-2025

A few months back, Paul Balke reached out to me to ask if I’d be interested in a one week trip to what he calls the “North Ariatic”. As per his definition, this is a... more »

The wines of Croatia 2025

by  |  13-05-2025

“No alarms and no surprises.” It’s not often that you get to use a Radiohead lyric in a wine report, but I can’t think of a better way to summarize the state of wine in... more »

Hudin Top 100 Wines 2024

by  |  10-12-2024

The Hudin Top 100 - 2024 is out now! To date, 2024 is a year that saw reviews and coverage at their highest levels with nearly 4,000 wines reviewed from Spain, France, and Eastern Europe... more »

Drinking Well, Beyond Dubrovnik

by  |  26-06-2024

An ongoing series that looks at how to enjoy a drink in less obvious and at times, exotic destinations for the European or North American traveler. It’s quite an experience to watch a travel destination... more »