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Miro Munda is a classic example of why people are sitting up and taking notice of Slovenian wines. Based in
the East of the country in one of the most highly regarded wine regions, he took over his father’s vines and
immediately began to employ his own thinking. Reduced yields, organic principles and an updated approach
to the vinification process have resulted in a very impressive range of wines.
However, not only did he initiate these changes himself, but he also went across the border to Austria and
enlisted the input of the well known Polz brothers and the resulting ‘Miro’ label is a successful collaborative
project. Overall volumes are relatively small and the wines feature in the upmarket Ljubljana Wine Bars and
further afield in Italy and Austria.
The wines are all refreshingly crisp and dry, with good fruit structure and concentration. Sipon is one of
Slovenia’s indigenous grapes and is becoming well known outside the country. It delivers a gentle white
flower nose and supple, fresh fruits with a crisp finish. According to legend, during the Napoleonic wars, the
wine was offered to French officers who enthusiastically commented “(C’est) ci Bon!”.
Kog 3 is in a similar fresh style and is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Chardonnay.
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