The flavor of mushroom in wine of Posavje
Discover the of Posavje wines revealing the of mushroom flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Posavje of Slovenia. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Istenič or the Domaine Istenič produce mainly wines white, red and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Posavje are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Posavje often reveals types of flavors of red fruit, earth or citrus fruit and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or microbio.
We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Posavje, producing 43 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Posavje go well with generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison).
While some people prefer to avoid restaurants altogether on Valentine’s Day, for others it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a romantic evening out. For wine lovers, finding venues with a great selection of bottles is an added bonus. Whether you’re after prestige Bordeaux and classic vintages or interesting and quirky bottles from less well-known producers, the selection below gives you plenty of options. We also tell you what to expect from the wine list in each venue. From Michel ...
Sauternes is one of the world’s most respected fine wines. Old vintages can fetch high prices at auctions, and Château d’Yquem is the quintessential show-off bottle on Instagram. As people’s drinking habits change however and the appeal of sweeter wines lessens, the public is increasingly drifting away from Sauternes. ‘Over the last decade, we’ve seen consumption going down,’ confirmed Miguel Aguirre, vineyard manager of the historical Sauternes château, La Tour Blanche. ‘We produce more than we ...
Disconcerting: I couldn’t forget this bottle for days afterwards. Still can’t. Back in August, wine critic Lin Liu MW (together with her partner Philippe Lejeune of Château de Chambert in Cahors) came to dinner, en route to a short holiday in Provence. One of the bottles Lin brought for us to try together was the 2018 Les Rocheuses, Parcelles No 5 et 6, from Château Le Rey in Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux. It came in a slope-shouldered bottle, not a classic Bordeaux bottle. We tried it with some R ...