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Culinary Experiences of 2016, Fave #2

05 Jan 2017
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Hiša Vin Rondič, Vipava Valley (Slovenia)

If we were coming here just for the wine it would have been amazing enough. But alas, no, we had to interrupt the tastings of fresh Pinela and Malvazija with delectable home-cooked dishes of jota (Slovenian soup of sauerkraut, potatoes and brown beans) and kobasice (pork sausages spiced with wine and pepper). For as long as I’ve been traveling these parts, I’ve always told guests that the kobasice in Croatia’s Istria region were the absolute best sausages you could try. But somehow the winemakers at Rondic have enough time to not only make some great wines but also craft the perfect kobasice.

Down in their wine cellar it’s fresh Cabernet Sauvignon and then a memorable 2007 Cab Sav (made from dried grapes and 14 months of aging in barique barrel). Served along side these magnificent wines is one of those platters you can’t say NO to. You think you can because hey, it’s only cheeses, meats and a few other things that you’ve probably had a dozen times over. But no, that doesn’t help your arm from reaching over approximately every 23 seconds to get another handful. This one had my favorite tiny olives of the year and some melt-in-your-mouth strips of prosciutto and panceta.

 

Preparing for a toast amongst the vineyards at Rondic Winery

Preparing for a toast amongst the vineyards at Rondic Winery

Frtalja and sausages at Rondic Winery, Slovenia

Frtalja and sausages at Rondic Winery, Slovenia

Jota soup at Rondic Winery, Slovenia

Jota soup at Rondic Winery, Slovenia

Rondic cellar with everyone

Rondic cellar, where no one goes home with an empty stomach

Platter of deliciousness to go with the aged reds

Welcome to Rondic Winery, Slovenia

Welcome to Rondic Winery, Slovenia

Rondic Winery's cellar food spread

Rondic Winery’s cellar food spread

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Andrew Villone. Founder and owner of Roads Less Traveled Tour and Savor the experience Tours.

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