In case you missed anything, here is a round-up of the latest links to the news articles, blog posts and videos that highlighted Croatia, its wine or wine culture.
1. The Image Pantry.com: On Green Lycra, German Riesling and Other Fashion Victims
March 4, 2012
A review of Bolfan Primus Riesling, included in the Image Pantry’s round-up of “some of the best rieslings central Europe has to offer”.
2. Grape Experiences: Wine Blogs I Actually Read and You Should Too
March 5, 2012
The Wines of Croatia blog makes the Grape Experiences list of five wine blogs that should be followed.
3. Istria Travel.com: Baptising Wine Among Other Things
March 5, 2012
The Clumsy Traveler learns about colorful local traditions in Istrian wine country.
4. Total Hvar.com: Where is the Largest Island Vineyard in the Mediterranean?
March 6, 2012
A report about the new Plančić vineyard on Hvar that will eventually produce 2 million bottles of Plavac Mali and Bogdanuša.
5. The Croatian Times.com: Croatian Wines Appreciation Growing on German and UK Markets
March 7, 2012
New data about Croatia wine exports to Europe.
6. Gourmand Awards News: World Cookbook Awards Winners
March 7, 2012
Croatia’s premier food & wine magazine, Iće & piće (“Eat & Drink”) wins Third Place in the “Book & Trade Magazine” category (Page 81 on the slide show) at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
7. Thirst for Wine: Tonight’s Croatian Wine – Thanks to Mountain Valley Wines
March 8, 2012
U.K. wine writer, Robert McIntosh, reviews Pelješac Plavac Mali 2010.
8. The Daily Meal.com: Wine Tasting in Croatia
March 9, 2012
A hop across Croatia to visit some of its wineries on “the road less traveled in Europe”.
9. IWINETC.com: All Aboard the Orient Express to Zagreb’s Regent-Esplanade for IWINETC 2013
March 10, 2012
Wine Pleasures.com announces that the 5th edition of the International Wine Tourism Conference and Workshop will be held in Zagreb, Croatia in March 2013.
10. Pacta Connect Blog: Tasting Istrian Malvazija
March 12, 2012
As the season of Malvasia Istriana (Malvazija istarska) begins, the team from Pacta Connect provides this primer about Istria’s flagship wine and recommends a few producers for your drinking pleasure.
11. Total Hvar.com: 21st Century Planting Planting Planting
March 12, 2012
A report about Hvar winemaker Andro Tomić’s Bastijana vineyards expansion project.
March 12, 2012
A report about Istrian biodynamic winemaker Giorgio Clai being nominated by German lifestyle magazine Der Feinschmeker as “Newcomer of the Year” in the Wine Awards 2012 competition.
13. Wines of Croatia Blog: Blood from Stone: Stina Wine from Brač – Best New Label Design
March 16, 2012
This new wine label design from JAKO VINO Winery really caught our eye. Find out why.
14. Balkan Travellers.com: Croatian Wine for Beginners
March 18, 2012
A repackaged and republished introduction to Croatian wines by Austrian wine writer, Peter Moser.
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