Orange wine is a big thing in Slovenia. Orange wine is not made out of oranges but it is the world’s oldest wine style, rarely heard of and usually misunderstood. Orange wine has become the fourth color on wine lists all around the globe besides whites, reds and rosés. Over the past decade, however, orange …
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Stand up paddling in Vipava valley is becoming more and more popular outdoor activity. Vipava river with numerous meanders offers paddle-boarding on the calm currents through untouched and lush jungle like nature. Besides meeting the locals, enjoying hot afternoon under the shades of hundred years old trees, waterfowl and aquatic animals (we spotted beaver, dragonflies, …
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Flavors of Vipava valley, the largest culinary and wine event in Vipava valley, pairs mouth-watering food (19 Slovenian chefs) and excellent local wine (45 winemakers with more than 100 different wines from Vipava valley). The festival takes place on the second Sunday and Monday in May at Zemono, hill top manor house surrounded by terraced …
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Vipavski kriz is a tiny picturesque village in Vipava valley with narrow cobblestone streets called gase, well preserved colorful houses, castle with a castle cellar, Capuchin monastery (the latest building which was built in 17th century!) and 2 churches. Once it was the smallest town in Hapsburg monarchy (but today the 2nd smallest town in …
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“Majerija, which got its name after the owner of the property Majer, was a Meyerhof of aristocratic Lanthieri family. In mid-19th century when Lanthieri family moved to Gorizia they sold their property to Majer. Due to drinking habits and gambling issues, the Majer family lost almost all of the property except the house, courtyard and garden. …
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