Join us for a tasting that highlights just how far Slovenia’s wine scene has come—from Soviet-era checkpoints at the Italian border to the boundary-pushing bottles of Štekar from the Goriška Brda hills. Run by Janko Štekar and his wife Tamara, the winery is known for its soulful, skin-contact whites made using extended maceration periods (even for Slovenia) that bring texture, depth, and a true sense of place. Once an under-the-radar region, Slovenia is now capturing the attention of wine drinkers worldwide, with a new generation of winemakers embracing sustainable farming and low-intervention techniques. Some of the country’s best wines are finally finding their way into the export market. Near the world-renowned Hiša Franko (2 Michelin Stars and on the World’s 50 Best list—and yes, you can stay there if you visit!), boutique wine shops are popping up to meet the growing local and global thirst for Slovenian terroir. Štekar’s wines—textured, soulful, and alive—are a testament to this thrilling evolution.
The Lineup
2021 Stekar Emilio Cuvee
2021 Stekar Oliver Malvazija
2022 Stekar Rebula
2022 Stekar Oliver Pet-Nat
2022 Stekar Oliver Red