Edi Simcic, Rebula Riserva
(RAY-boo-lah ree-ZAYR-vah)

Tasting Notes: Virtually unknown in the U.S., the Rebula varietal is one of the oldest grapes from the Goriška Brda area, and it represents 35% of all vineyards in the zone. Not known for its breath-taking aromatics when young, Rebula shows subtle white blossoms on the nose, but with bottle aging, becomes simply remarkable, presenting pleasing citrus and apple on the nose. In fact, it is one of the finest ageworthy white wines we have ever come across, and will be even better in 10 years. In classic Simcic style, the wine is full of character for the terroir.

	Goriška Brda, Slovenia. (Town of Vipolže) 7.5 hectares.		Ponca.
	Edi Simcic. (AY-dee SEEM-chitch)		Double-Cane Guyot. Single-Cane Cordon. 5,500-7,500 vines/hectare. .5 bottle/plant yield.
	Edi & Aleks Simcic. (AY-dee SEEM-chitch) (AHL-eks SEEM-chitch)		Fermentation at ambient temp.
	100% Rebula.		1st, 2nd, and 3rd passage French oak.
	2.6 grams per liter.		12 months in the barrel. 6 months in the bottle.
	5.0 grams per liter.		216 cases.
	13.0% by volume.		Seared sea scallops, pork roast, and char-grilled radicchio.