Zlatan Plekovic, Croatia's most awarded winemaker, owns 10 hectares of vines on the precipitous slopes (35-40% in some places) of the island of Hvar off the Dalmatian coast. Considered one of the sunniest places in Europe, the island is a perfect mesoclimate for viticulture, as the ancient Greeks discovered over three millennia ago. The 'Little Blue' is made of 100% Plavac Mali, Croatia's most important grape. Often compared structurally to Nebbiolo, it's a fragrant red varietal that can be somewhat tannic in youth, but with age takes on wonderful second ...Read More » 

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100% Zlahtina. Producer: Sipun (pronouned "shee-poon"). Appellation: Otok Krk (pronounced Oh-talk Kirk), Karst limestone soil. From the importer's website: "For thousands of years, humans have relaxed on the Mediterranean island paradise of Krk, and drank its wines. Once planted to 250,000 hectares of vineyards, today there are just 250, 95% of which are planted to the native white varietal Zlahtina. Vigneron Ivica Dobincic is the biggest champion of this grape, and is actively re-introducing other varietals as well." The bright red rose on the label is ...Read More » 

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The monastery's history is believed to date back to the middle ages and it came under the possession of the Serbian king by the end of the 13th century. After several more centuries of monastic use, and being destroyed and rebuilt a few times, the monks of the monastery Tvrdoš began a new chapter of winemaking at the property about a decade ago. Today the estate includes a cellar dating back to the 15th century as well as modern wine production facility with new equipment incorporated into the historic site.

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Maraschino is the original liqueur from Zadar, Croatia, acknowledged all over the world for its excellence. Recognizable by its distinctive sweet flavor and aromatic bouquet, it is prepared according to the traditional recipe created by the pharmacists of the Dominican monastery at the beginning of 16th century. Distilled from the Dalmatian marasca cherry, providing pleasure for numerous fastidious connoisseurs ever since. Historically recognized and preferred by some of the world's greatest. From Napoleon Bonaparte to Casanova, Hitchcock and Baudelaire, ...Read More » 

Inventory: Hollywood Redwood City San Francisco

Inventory: Hollywood Redwood City San Francisco