A curated record of wines we encountered in 2024 wine selections — shaped by places,
people, and moments worth remembering.
Ivan Foriš — Pinot Noir 2022 / dry
Limbach · Slovakia · 2022
A velvety Pinot Noir with emphasis on elegance, balance, and long ageing.
A full, smooth wine with structure shaped by 24 months in wooden barrels.
It expresses the pure character of the variety, gentle micro-oxidation, and sensitive work with oak — without dominant tannins, with focus on harmony and terroir.
A Pinot that reflects Ivan Foriš’s philosophy: humility, precision, and long-term quality.
Tasted in spring 2024
Ivan Vrana — Blaufränkisch 2023 / dry
Rača · Slovakia · 2023
This wine stands on tradition, not on trends.
Blaufränkisch from the Fixle vineyard continues the long history of Rača wines — with a natural sense of elegance.
The aroma is ripe and fruit-driven, with notes of overripe cherries, dark berries, and a subtle hint of jam.
On the palate, it is fresh, balanced, and refined, with a longer finish that naturally follows the aroma.
This is a wine that asks for time and attention.
It pairs beautifully with beef, game, dishes with fruit-based sauces, or aged cheeses.
Aged for 24 months in oak barrels, without chemical stabilization — with a clear focus on the character of the Fixle vineyard and the authentic expression of the variety.
Tasted in 2024
