Edi Simcic, Tokata
(toh-KAH-tah)

Tasting Notes: As many know, the grape can no longer be called “Tocai” in Slovenia (because of confusion with Hungarian Tokaji), so estates are scrambling to re-name their classic Tocais. Simcic now calls his, “Tokata,” and it is a showstopper. With commendable, well-structured acidity, this wine offers creamy notes of pear, almond, and nectarine, with a density that will allow it to age for 10 years or more. In classic Simcic style, this Tokata is deftly barrel fermented, emphasizing the natural richness associated with Tocai.

	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 with contact with the skins at an ambient temp.
	100% Furlanski Tokaj.		1st, 2nd, and 3rd passage French oak.
	3.2 grams per liter.		10 months in the barrel. 6 months in the bottle.
	4.9 grams per liter.		200 cases.
	13.5% by volume.		Grilled prawns, barbequed pork, and hard Alpine cheeses.