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Bottle of Kabaj, Luisa Goriska Brda White, 2013 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York
Bottle of Kabaj, Luisa Goriska Brda White, 2013 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York
Bottle of Kabaj, Luisa Goriska Brda White, 2013 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York
Bottle of Kabaj, Luisa Goriska Brda White, 2013 - White Wine - Flatiron Wines & Spirits - New York

Kabaj, Luisa Goriska Brda White, 2013

White Wine from Slovenia, Slovenia
by Kabaj

$36.99

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Kabaj’s Luisa 2013 is a stunning example of what extended-aging and skin contact can do in the right hands. A blend of local varieties (including Rebula) and French transplants, this wine was vinified with skin contact and then aged for years in barrel and bottle before release—creating a white that drinks with the poise of a fine orange wine and the grace of a mature Grand Cru.

The nose is deep and inviting: dried apricots, chamomile, orange zest, and subtle savory notes. On the palate, it’s textured and layered, with a gentle grip from the skin contact and a long, herbal-mineral finish that lingers and evolves. There’s no oxidation or funk—just quiet, confident complexity.

Luisa is a wine to sit with, to open with food, and to revisit over hours. It’s unlike almost anything else—and proof that Slovenian whites can go toe-to-toe with the best of Europe.

Perfect for: aged cheeses, roasted poultry, umami-rich vegetable dishes, or long, slow meals with great conversation.

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Kabaj

When asked how he makes his wines, Jean Michel Morel of Kabaj responded: "Who cares? Do you like the wine?"

Not quite what you would expect from a Bordelais with an enology degree. Prodding only gets you answers like "Wine is art", "Wine is food", "Wine is history". Eventually you just start drinking; it's what he wanted in the first place.

You start to see his point. Why pull back the curtain and ruin the magic with talk of macerations, presses, racking and barrels?

And who needs it, the script is a great one: Jean Michel met and fell in love Katja Kabaj working a vineyard in Friuli. Her family owned vines over the border in Brda, Slovenia. After marrying they convinced Katja's father to stop selling grapes to the co-op and in 1993 they made their first vintage.

Jean Michel's second love are the orange wines of his neighbor Gravner. To master his magic tricks he went straight to the source: Shavnabada, a 12th century monastery in the Republic of Georgia, with a bit of experience making orange wine. All of his wines are now made with skin contact, combining ancient and modern techniques. Skins are utilized to highlight the varietal and terroir -- tannins are never the focus just another structural element of a very complete wine.

It honestly doesn't matter how he does it. The answer to to Jean Michels second question is a resounding: Yes. I do like the wine!

Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Blanc , Ribolla Gialla , Sauvignon Blanc

  • Vintage

    2013

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied