Text by Ivana Krstulović Carić, dipl.ing.agr. Edited by Cliff Rames, Wines of Croatia Photos by Ivana Krstulović Carić (unless otherwise noted) Since the arrival of Greek colonists in 385 B.C., the Dalmatian island of Hvar, Croatia has endured many changes. Rulers, empires and foreign armies have come and gone. Today […] Continue reading
Article by Saša Špiranec, courtesy of Playboy Magazine – Croatia Translated by Morana Zibar, www.Gastroprijevod.com Edited by Cliff Rames, Wines of Croatia The Croatian wine market is exhausted. New vineyards are being planted, and the number of winemakers is rising. Yet no one is thinking about export. Without organized joint action we don’t stand […] Continue reading
(Original content by Cliff Rames; competition results translated & adapted by Cliff Rames from the report by Dalmacija Wine Expo. Original report can be viewed at: http://www.dalmacijawineexpo.com/novosti/perfect_matsch/) Now for something short and sweet! One of the more interesting events at the recent Dalmacija Wine Expo, held May 13-15, 2010 in the seaside resort town […] Continue reading
Text and photos by Cliff Rames, Wines of Croatia (unless otherwise noted) 17th annual Vinistra wine expo was held April 29 – May 2, 2010 in Poreč, Croatia. Organized by the eponymous regional association of winegrowers and winemakers, Vinistra (http://vinistra.com/), this year’s expo featured 130 exhibitors and 535 wines. Below is Part II of my […] Continue reading
Text and photos by Cliff Rames, Wines of Croatia (unless otherwise noted) 17 must be a lucky number. Not only was the 17th annual Vinistra wine expo considered by many attendees to be one of the best ever. It was also my first time in attendance. How lucky can you get!? Held April […] Continue reading
Presentation by Cliff Rames, Wines of Croatia, on Friday, April 30, 2010 at Vinistra in Poreč, Croatia. (Note: this is the complete presentation, presented here for posterity. Not everything in the presentation was articulated at the round table due to technical issues with the slide projector.) INTRODUCTION – the Time is Now Anyone who ever has […] Continue reading
