Istra

Rojac

Istra Refošk 2020

Another vintage of an old favorite. Deep red color. Aromas of dark berry fruit, leather, dried herbs and forest floor. Flavors of sour cherries, ripe strawberries, black raspberries, balsamic vinegar, sweet and earthy spices along with those dried herbs. Long, peppery, earthy and slightly sour finish. Nice complexity. Quite rustic but quite austere at the same time. Not overly acidic and oak notes are at a minimum. — 14 days ago

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Rodica

Malvazija Selection

Orange; nectarine skin, bruised apple, woodsy — 8 months ago

Rodica

Refošk Saignee

Starts out pleasant, but after 20 min in the glass, it’s really singing. I’m not usually moved by sparkling rosé but this is a real standout. Cranberry, dark cherry cordial, pomegranate, apricot kernel, almond liqueur, gingerbread spice, and rose geranium carry over from the nose to the palate. Dry, structured, and slightly tart, with a fine, lightly prickly mousse. The color is a deep cranberry red, almost more like a mid-weight Lambrusco thank a classic rosé, and the flavors are accordingly intense—which makes this an unexpectedly versatile wine for food pairing. I had it with moderately spicy Kashmiri-style fried chicken and it was a perfect match. — 4 years ago

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Rodica

Refosk Col Fondo

Big soft tannins, midnight purple color, blackberry plum, some acidity on the finish — 2 months ago

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Vino Col Fondo

Rodica Malvazia

Fun little white but missing that zing or expressive note. Moderate-minus acidity. More depth of flavor than the very light color would suggest. Solid with food. Not a bad deal at $23 but not a diamond in the rough either. — 7 months ago

Rojac

Renero Slovenska Istra Refosco

果実味 凄い
アルコール度数も凄い
沢山飲むと酔っ払う
— 4 years ago

Trapan

Uroboros Malvasia Bianca

I totally adore this white Malvazija from Istria Croatia. Made in a more interpretational way by the winemaker instead of the current general way of making Malvazija by other producers. Bio-dynamic/natural style. — 4 months ago

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Rodica

Refosk

W Box
9.0

Shiraz like. Stable and nice!! — 4 months ago

Dave liked this

Kozlovic

Hrvatska Istra Malvazija 2020

Zesty and lively, this Croatian white pops with citrus, white peach, and almond notes. A great foil for rotisserie chicken and a warm early-summer evening. 100% Malvazija. 6/12/22. — 4 years ago

Rodica

Slovenska Istra Malvazija

Drew Summers
9.0

Takeout Thai Companion. — 4 years ago

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