For our first blog, and to accompany the LCBO's imminent launch of "Destination Croatia", we are virtually calling on the esteemed wine writer Hugh Johnson OBE, leveraging quotes and ratings from his invaluable Pocket Wine Book 2020 ...
"Korta Katarina - Dalmatia - r (red) p (rose) w (white) **-*** (above average to well known, highly reputed)
Modern winemaking from Korcula. Excellent Pošip, Plavac Mali, esp. Reubens Reserve"
"Saints Hills - Dalmatia, Istria & Kvarner - r (red) p (rose) w (white) **-*** (above average to well known, highly reputed)
Two wineries, three locations, consultant Michel Rolland. V good Nevina (w) from Istria & Kvarner; richly fruity Plavac Mali St. Roko"
"Stina - Dalmatia - r (red) p (rose) w (white) **-*** (above average to well known, highly reputed)
Dramatic steep vineyards on Brač island; v good Pošip, Plavac Mali, esp. Majstor label"
We are excited to take you with us on a journey of discovery through the new old world, one producer and one wine at a time ...
Are you ready to Unpack Dalmatia?
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