"Originally conceived as a white blend labeled “Oslavje,” the 2020 O...... reflects the estate’s long history of navigating naming restrictions, including limitations on the use of the village name. This 50/50 blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a selection of fruit across the estate. The wine undergoes about three months of skin maceration in oak casks, a duration that allows for deeper extraction while maintaining a notably supple texture that truly recalls soft grape skins. The result is a deep golden-colored wine with a citrus-tinged bouquet layered with mineral notes, alongside hints of orange peel and cedar driven largely by the Sauvignon component. On the Ponca soils of Oslavia—a friable mix of marl and sandstone that contributes both structure and salinity—this extended maceration gives a sensation of softness and breadth, with a perceived sweetness on the palate despite the wine finishing fully dry."
- 94/100, Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate
