{"title":"SLOVENIA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/legally-map-block.jpg?v=1770151056\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/slovenia_MAP.jpg?v=1770162410\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 4, 10);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ghost-rider-2009-tocai-friulano-rebula-malvazija","title":"BLACK LAMB + KABAJ: GHOST RIDER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGHOST RIDER - 2008 (Tocai Friulano, Rebula, Malvazija)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local white grapes of Goriška Brda have grown across the hills interplanted with the many other fruits that thrive in the region's ideal conditions for centuries or more. We know the wines were favored but we don't know much about what they tasted like. There are stories, and old memories, but to understand what these wines were like it is best to try and replicate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis strange and wonderful libation is a collaboration between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/admin.shopify.com\/store\/blacklambwine\/collections\/318098374843\"\u003eKABAJ\u003c\/a\u003e and Black Lamb to rediscover the historical fashion of Goriška Brda wines. Most prominent among the local varieties are the white Tokaj (Sauvignonasse, Green Sauvignon, Friulano), Rebula and the slightly less local Malvazija. The wines would have been vinified in old barrels sometimes only partially filled. They likely harvested grapes late in the season and as ripe as possible. Maceration of white grapes has historically been practiced, this gives the wines a certain degree of resistance to negative effects of oxidation. Ghost Rider 2008 was macerated with the skins 1 year in Georgian qvevri. 2 years in used French oak.  Bottled in 2012. No sulfur. Honey, umami, earth, esoteric. It is a rarity and a memorable experience. Try with oysters, lamb or dandelions. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337338646715,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/ScreenShot2023-11-28at6.15.41PM.png?v=1701224237"},{"product_id":"eazy-2020-refosk","title":"BLACK LAMB + ZARO: EAZY Refošk","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEAZY - 2021 Refošk\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEazy from Izola! Refošk squashed, fermented naturally, aged for 1 year in steel, and bottled. Low extract and lip smackingly fresh, with just a kiss of sea breeze. From young vines ecologically cultivated right on the Adriatic sea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337338777787,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/eazy_refosk_front.jpg?v=1771546824"},{"product_id":"the-rider-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-cabernet-franc","title":"BLACK LAMB: THE RIDER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE RIDER (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rider...When life seems lunatic, who knows where madness lies? These are wines that come from the vineyards and cellar of Kabaj. Outside of the standard production. Experimental or unintended. Resonant with us, and we trust you. Dense, perfumed, suave, a Grand Cru unknown. Highest elevation red grapes planted in Brda. Soils of Marl and Flysch. Barrel cuvee of 2011 and 2012 vintage, 9 years in french barrique Bottled 2020\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337338908859,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/files\/ScreenShot2023-11-28at6.19.11PM.png?v=1701224404"},{"product_id":"kabaj-2017-ravan-tocai-fruiliano","title":"KABAJ - 2019 Ravan (Tocai Fruiliano)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOCATION: RAVAN, JEZ, CORNO GORIŠKA BRDA (COLLIO), SLOVENIA \/ WINEMAKER: JEAN MICHEL MOREL \/ GRAPE(S): ZELENI SAUVIGNON \/ SOILS: MARL, FLYSCH \/ VINIFICATION: COFERMENTATION OF SORTS, STAINLESS STEEL, BOTTLED END OF FERMENTATION \/ 8,000 BOTTLES \/ This is the only wine that KABAJ makes that includes fruit from a plot of 50 year old vines planted in Italy that give the wine its depth. 2 vineyards are harvest at the same time, destemmed and spontaneously co-fermented for 1 week, The old vines located in Corno Italy are macerated seperatly and then the two lots are blended before going to barrel for 24 months in used French barrique. Freshest of the Kabaj white wines, peach, lemongrass, brioche, silky, long and elegant. Pair with green and bitter salads, roasted fish, young chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44420000415931,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/products\/Kabaj-2017-Ravan.png?v=1679356422"},{"product_id":"kabaj-2018-beli-pinot","title":"KABAJ - 2019 Beli Pinot","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOCATION: BELO VHR, RAVAN, GORIŠKA BRDA, SLOVENIA \/ WINEMAKER: JEAN MICHEL MOREL \/ GRAPE(S): BELI PINOT (PINOT BLANC) \/ SOILS: MARL, FLYSCH, ARGILE \/ VINIFICATION: 1 WEEK 100% OF THE SKINS, 3 MONTHS 30% SKINS, 2 YEARS USED FRENCH BARRIQUE\/ 4,000 BOTTLES \/ Structured Burgundian styled white wine. Old fashioned, rough hewn, coarse, but with patina. Creme Fraiche, almond, preserved lemon and sour dough. 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More unctuous than tannic it is calm, gentle, and easy drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"black lamb wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44420000481467,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/0227\/9867\/products\/Kabaj-2018-Sivi-Pinot.png?v=1679356436"},{"product_id":"kabaj-2010-cuvee-morel-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-cabernet-franc","title":"KABAJ - 2010 Cuvée Morel (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLOCATION: VELIKA BRAJDA, DOBROVO, GORIŠKA BRDA, SLOVENIA \/ WINEMAKER: JEAN MICHEL MOREL \/ GRAPE(S): MERLOT, CABERNET FRANC, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PETIT VERDOT \/ SOILS: ARGILE, MARL, FLYSCH, CLAY \/ VINIFICATION: VARIETIES SPONTANEOUSLY FERMENTED IN STAINLESS STEEL, AGED IN USED FRENCH BARRIQUE FOR 2 YEARS, BLENDED AGED 1 YEAR, BOTTLED UNFINED, UNFILTERED  \/ 6,000 BOTTLES \/ The tête du cuvee of wine maker Jean Michel, St. Julien reigns supreme in his mind and this is reflected in the wine. 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This old sort is the moniker of the Goriska Brda and without compare. It is not the easiest to understand. It can come across as slight, angular and rigged. But beneath the austerity is an astounding intricate tea like aroma. It ages and ages. What it can compliment ranges the gamut, from strong meats to raw green herbs. Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage with food all over the world and Rebula is the tea of wine. Like tea it really goes with anything. For some it would not make a good aperitif but for those who enjoy bitterness it does. As with all the Kabaj wines (except the sparkling wines) it is better to drink it at room temperature, yes room temperature, than refrigerated. This is most of all the case with Rebula. Collectible in its ability to age. FROM THE WINEMAKER: Rebula is the Queen of our region. She gives wine that tastes of the land. There is only a single clone of Yellow Rebula, known as Ribolla Gialla in Italy. The grape has an immense history in our region. Probably brought from Greece. We prefer to vinify Rebula entirely in wood. Only before bottling does it see stainless steel. Though the variety is white for us Rebula is something on its own. The delicacy of a white wine with the structure of a red. Drink at cellar temperature year round. 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She is married to Primoz Benža the chef at KABAJ and is the photographer behind the Briško Zlato, 'Golden Hills' label. This is a special bottling from the KABAJ cellar that was only made once.  The consistancy of the KABAJ wines is a result of selection and experiment. Every year there are experiments that don’t end up being bottled under the regular KABAJ labels. Sometimes these experiments are very much to our taste. Especially those long macerated aged examples. Like Briško Zlato.  The importance of Brda wine, (wine from Goriška Brda) has historically been attributed to the longevity of the wines, especially white. It is impossible to know what exactly people were drinking in the past but considering that this wine is grapes alone, aged in qvevri then wood without the addition of sulfur, and is 15 years, Briško Zlato may be similar to the oxidative wines they celebrated.  Brilliant gold in the glass, it has a perfume of cultured butter, baking spice and hot slate. It is unctuous and concentrated but not alcoholic or sweet. 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It can be fashioned as a light, tart and gupable quaff, as a powerful deep late harvest wines with astonishing structure and bracing acidity or anything in between. The exceptional location of Zaro’s vineyards on Pivol has been prized, at least as long as Venice has stood. Zaro Refošk smells of fresh mountain berries, camphor, pepper, violets, charcuterie and pulverized rocks. It is simultaneously structured and refreshing. The fermentation was spontaneous without temperature control in 2000l Slovenian oak. Maceration was 20ish days after which wine was racked back into the 2000l tonne and aged for 1 year. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. 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The micro appellation is centered in an amphitheater that overlooks the village of Izola and the Adriatic. The stony flysch soils combined with the windy, dry well exposed position are so conducive to organic cultivation that certifying the vineyards was more a matter of paperwork than adjusting farming practices. Zaro Pivol Malvazija is the style of Istrian Malvazija that most defines the variety. It is a heady ambrosial dry wine. Sunny and saline. Suited most of all for simple preparations of shellfish doused in olive oil or salt cured ham. Grapes are typically harvested the first half of September. After a strict selection in the vineyard the grapes are destemmed and combined in 2 2000l Slovenian oak tonne. Fermentation is spontaneous without temperature control on the skins. After 30 days wine is racked through the press back into a combination of tonne and used barriques. All wine was with lees for 12 months and finished malolactic fermentation. 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