Kabaj, Luisa, Goriska Brda

Kabaj Tasting. Drank in Gabriel Standart. Appearance is clear, medium intensity, amber orange gold colour. Legs. Nose is clean, medium+ intensity, with aromas of dried fruit/grape skins, blood orange rind, bits of caramel, honeyed apricot. Developed. On the palate, dry, medium+ acidity, medium alcohol (13+%), waxy textured medium- tannins, medium+ body. Medium+ flavour intensity, with flavours of waxy stone fruits, honey apricots, blood orange, background earthy stones minerality with bit of saltiness and even some cured meat. Long finish. Good …

Nose of honey, peach, and dried leaves. Tastes of citrus, peach, almond, honey, with some lovely lingering saline minerality on the finish. Quite a surprise and treat at June Wine Bar in Brooklyn.

This is a fascinating wine from KLWines. It reminds me of an aged white Rioja from R. Lopez de Heredia due to its waxy, mineral core. Floral, fruity, and yeasty overtones, along with a hint of butterscotch, add aromatic interest. I would have liked to taste this 6 years ago to get a sense of what the fresh fruit tasted like. The fruit is almost dissipated today, leaving a wine that tastes noble and austere.