Tikveš
Winery, Tikveš,
The
Tikveš wine region is the primary
wine-producing region in the country of the country of
Tikveš
Winery produces wine primarily in four
ranges: Classic, Special Selection, Limited Edition and Alexandria
Cuvée. I
tasted a sample of the latter three ranges.
The Special
Selection range was introduced in
2005 and consists of three reds (cabernet sauvignon, merlot and vranec)
and
four whites (chardonnay, riesling, traminec and temjanika): about
50,000
bottles are made of each wine.
Temjanika is a local grape variety, related to
The nose has concentrated black fruits and cherries.
An interesting palate with fairly sweet black
fruit initially. Very
fine structure
with lots of character. It
feels a bit
young and may improve in 12 months when the tannins have integrated a
bit. 89/100
The Limited
Edition range is made in more of an
international style, with the wines barrel-aged in premium French oak
for
between four and thirteen months.
There
are four wines in the range: a chardonnay, a cabernet sauvignon, a
merlot and a
vranec.
This has gently oaked pear and peach fruit on the nose.
Rich-ish palate. Very balanced around round,
though there’s a nice streak of acidity.
88/100
Aged in French oak for 10-12 months.
This has a more subdued nose than the Special Selection
Vranec, with the
oak subsuming the more “normal” fruit profile,
leaving some more unusual aromas.
Very similar on the palate with good black
fruit and character. The
oak seems to
have just knocked the edge of a little.
87/100
The range of
Alexandria Cuvée wines is their
premium range of three blended wines: a white made from chardonnay and
riesling,
a rosé made from vranec and merlot and a red that is a blend
of merlot, vranec
and cabernet sauvignon. 12,000
bottles
of each Alexandria Cuvée are made each year.
This is a blend of 70% chardonnay and 30% riesling.
It has an interesting nose: fresh and buttery
but with a rather curious fishy note too.
Nice palate with a good richness.
Again, it feels richer and sweeter on the attack, before
resolving into
completely dry on the finish. Good
length. This is
unusual and very, very
drinkable. Very
good with food. This
would make a very good restaurant
wine. 90/100
This is a blend of vranec and merlot.
Quite
a deep salmon pink colour. The
nose has
cherry and strawberry fruit. Light
and
refreshing on the palate. It’s
a just a
touch off dry. Works
well. 88/100
This is a blend of vranec, merlot and cabernet sauvignon. It has flowery scented
fruit on the
nose. The palate is
very soft, round and
open. There’s
nice juicy fruit, but not
oversweet. Very
clean, almost
refreshing. It has
a lovely finish with
elegant, lifted flavours and a touch of tannins.
91/100
The Limited
Edition range is made in more of an
international style, with the wines barrel-aged in premium French oak
for
between four and thirteen months.
There
are four wines in the range: a chardonnay, a cabernet sauvignon, a
merlot and a
vranec.
This has gently oaked pear and peach fruit on the nose.
Rich-ish palate. Very balanced around round,
though there’s a nice streak of acidity.
88/100
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