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• grapenomad wrote: 76 points

  July 8, 2019 - Known as 'Collio' in Italy, and ‘Brda’ in Slovenia, the Hills have been the epicenter of age-worthy white wines for several decades. Winemakers here have struck gold with vineyards planted on an ancient seabed, the soils rich in marl and flysch and an infinite range of vineyard exposures and microclimates. With an annual production of 100.000 bottles and 15 hectares of vines, Kabaj stands out as one of the icons of amber wine production here. This Rebula (formerly known as Tocai Friulano) was macerated for 30 days and aged 12 months in French barriques.
  
  One of the oldest wines in the batch and without a doubt well past its prime. The fruit (even the dried one) has died down and melted into some heavy caramel-spice profile. The alcohol tastes hot (even though it’s only 12%) due to the lack of acidity, making the wine come off as clumsy. No real character or drinkability at this point. Usually this particular label offers good value for money, so don’t shy away from newer vintages.

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• Gruner40 Likes this wine: 89 points

  March 18, 2016 - quite different than anything I have tasted. definitely heavier than a white. serve around 55F or slightly warmer. 2011 still quite good. interesting and good quality wine to share with friends/family etc but not a style I would have more than a few times a year

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• Strizzler wrote: 90 points

  July 28, 2014 - White grape that is fermented with skin contact. Surprising tannins with nice acidity. Has a whole mouth flavor. Grapefruit and strawberry nose. Grapefruit flavor with a light minerality

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2011
• Type White
• Producer Kabaj
• Varietal Rebula
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country Slovenia
• Region Primorska
• SubRegion Goriška Brda
• Appellation n/a

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• In Cellars 3 (30%)
• Consumed 7 (70%)

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