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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
/ Macedonia, Tamjanika / 3 comments
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Vinarija Ivanović – “under the sky” of Župa
“Of all autochthonous red varieties in the Balkans, Prokupac has quite possibly the biggest potential to give very noble wines.” by
/ Prokupac, Serbia / 5 comments
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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
/ Croatia, Plavac, Vugava / 5 comments
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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
/ Germany, Riesling / 2 comments
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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
/ Bosnia, Vranac, Žilavka / 7 comments
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Iločki Podrumi Principovac Traminac (2009) – 89 points
Iločki Podrumi Principovac Traminac (2009) – “extremely ripe peaches and preserved fruits…complemented by cloves, almonds, nutmeg and muscat nuts…Velvety texture.” by
/ Croatia, Traminac / 5 comments
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Vinska Kuća Minića – Župa, Serbia
“Minić is known mostly for his Tamjanika, traditional in style – fragrant and mineral. The base Tamjanika bears the name ‘The Hundredth Tear’ (‘Stota Suza’ in Serbian), which is the title of a poem written by Mr. Minić’s father.” by
/ Serbia / 4 comments
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‘Sub Rosa’ – Vino Budimir from Župa, Serbia
Vino Budimir’s top wine is ‘Sub Rosa’, “a cuvee of Prokupac (60%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (40%)…dancing on the palate…[with] a whole spectrum of further notes – coffee, chocolate, violets, cherry.” by
/ Prokupac, Serbia / 4 comments
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Matošević Alba Malvazija Istarska (2011) – 87 points
Matošević Alba Malvazija Istarska (2011) – “Straw yellow…Melon and peach flavours predominate, with a hint of kiwi, mild pepper and vanilla.” by
/ Croatia, Malvasia / 3 comments
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Bagrina – Danube Valley wine secrets
It seems certain that Bagrina has been almost forgotten and lost, probably surviving in only a few old vineyards of Negotinska krajina in the eastern part of Serbia. by
/ Serbia / 2 comments