Brandon Boesch

9.4

Great wine. Needs some time to open. Dried cherries, herbs, some leather and hint of olive brine. Awesome with food. Love it — a month ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Vipava 1894, Malvazija v.2021, Vipava Valley, Slovenia 🇸🇮

Overview:
A Mediterranean-influenced Malvazija (Malvasia Istriana) expressing the sunlit character of Slovenia’s western wine regions. Aromatic and vibrant, the wine balances fruit purity with herbal freshness.

Aromas & Flavors:
Tropical fruit, citrus peel, white flowers, and light herbal notes.

Mouthfeel:
Dry and medium-bodied with moderate minerality and juicy mid-palate energy. Bright acidity keeps the wine refreshing and food-friendly.

Food Pairings:
Grilled fish, seafood platters, calamari, Mediterranean salads, herb-forward dishes.

Personal Pick:
An easygoing Mediterranean white that performs beautifully at the table. The aromatic lift and clean finish make it extremely versatile with seafood.

Verdict:
A lively and expressive Malvazija offering freshness, aromatics, and excellent drinkability.

🍷 Did You Know?:
Malvazija Istriana thrives along the Adriatic coastline and is widely planted across Slovenia, Croatia, and northeastern Italy. — 2 years ago

Eleanor Levett-Millett

10

Tried at Proto restaurant in Dubrovnik. Was the server’s suggestion. Delicious. Similar to Savignon Blanc. — 4 years ago

Mary H

9.1

Apple cider vibes and good acidity for Malvasia — a month ago

Eric Kememes

9.0

Fresh jus — 3 months ago

Conrad Green

9.7

A shockingly vigorous palate for a wine if this age. Caramel, sherry, toasted nuts, orange peel, just so much going on and with the intensity of a wine a century younger. All this is driven along by an intense and thrilling acidity. What a treat. — 2 years ago

with BOT, Paul and 2 others

Chip Habegger

9.1

Nutty, caramel without being cloying, and bold. — 3 months ago

Andrew Formi

9.1

Always awesome! — 8 months ago

Louis Martin

9.1

Lemon and grapefruit accents, medium body, nice acidity, enjoyed as our “pre-lunch” morning aperitif (since Alba is Latin for Dawn, seemed appropriate to drink as a morning wine). — 2 years ago

Peter H. Kaufmann

9.5

Complex yet very harmonic orange Malvasia. Overripe apples, balsamic. Notes of thyme. Finest Slovenian craftmanship! — 5 years ago

with Marcus