2022 Dorcha 'Bistrica' Belo Štajerska Slovenia 1L

Winemaker Notes:  Bistrica (pronounced: bee-streetz-ah): Named after the town surrounding the Dorcha estate, (Slovenska Bistrica), ‘Bistrica’ is also a common word in Slavic meaning “rapid-flowing streams and rivers” which are often found in the forests and Pohorje mountains surrounding the vineyards. This blend in a liter bottle of key varietals in the region is meant to be an authentic representative style of wine of the village in this hilly region, offering a true expression of it’s terroir. The wine opens with pleasant and warm aromas of spiced golden apples, candied ginger and wild grassy notes. On the palate, the wine is soft and light, but textured and lively, popping with zesty yellow and green fruits, Meyer lemon, key lime, and a mineral finish. An insatiable balance of expressive personality and fresh drinkability; as crisp and clean as the Styrian mountain streams.

Blend: Welshriesling 60%, Silvaner 20%, Sauvignon 20%.

Located in Ritoznoj in Štajerska, Dorcha is the brainchild of Izidor (Dorcha) Vehovar. He is the 3rd generation of his family to continue the path of viticulture and winemaking, and is intent on a new direction, a friendlier path. A farmer without a conventional view of wine production, a winemaker who is following the local tradition of producing pure, vibrant wines. Gaining from some fresh perspective from his relatively-new neighbor in the village (Nick Gee, Heaps Good Wine Co.), he is now adding to his family's tradition by making exciting wines and made naturally with a modern twist.