The Slovenian region of Brda lies immediately to the east of Italy’s Collio region. The two denominations, in reality, comprise one contiguous quality wine zone whose terroir is rudely bisected by an international border. Today many winemakers and grapes cross the border in both directions in short journeys from vineyard to cellar. The Simcic family trace their wine making story in the region back to 1860. Their aim is to respect the historic traditions of the region in both viticulture and wine-making. The vineyards are farmed organically, yields are kept low and only natural yeasts are used. Marjan is one of the best young winemakers in Europe and has honed his knowledge of his land all his life and works to progress the quality of the wines tirelessly every year. The wines are divided into three distinct ranges. The Classic range is from the youngest vines (often up to 35 years old, however) and is made to provide wines for earlier release. Fermentation and aging takes place in stainless steel following 2 days of maceration, they then age for up to 8 months on the fine lees.
Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Blanc Opoka 2018
13.5% abv
Yellow, with a cast of gold, and mineral fragrances. The bouquet is delicate (reminiscent of peach, ripe pear, grapefruit), and it also has flowery and herbaceous (pepper, tomato leaves, basil, Mediterranean herbs) to leathery sensations. Elegant, pleasant, persistent and intense this is true powerhouse Sauvignon Blanc.
From vines of around 50 years of age grown on the fabled Opoka (marl) soil.The grapes are fermented on the skins in 4,000 litre conical oak for 4 days before aging for 15 months in 3,500 litre oak.
330 cases made
The Opoka wines are the most prestigious from the winery and are only made in the best vintages and are the product of a strict selection and represent the best of the best.Only vines identified as growing on the Opoka soil during extensive core samples throughout all the estate’s vineyards are elligible for selection.
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2018 | Duty Paid | Europe | Goriska Brda | Marjan Simcic | Sauvignon Blanc | Slovenia | Still | White | Wine- Reference #:
- 13363
- Strength
- 13.5 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Organic
- Yes
- Biodynamic
- Yes
- Vegan
- Yes
- Vegetarian
- Yes
- Sparkling
- No
What do I pay for delivery?
Orders under £150 are charged an initial £9.95 incl. VAT.
Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly.
Orders under £190 are charged an initial £12.00 incl.
All stock bought from Bond will be charged at delivery cost as quoted by the bond. As this varies dependent on the location of the wines and ultimate destination this will be quoted to you at the point of billing for VAT and duty.
And can we change order.
Deliveries are normally between 09.00 and 17.00 Tuesday to Friday and a signature is required on receipt of delivery. (We do not ship on a Friday for Monday delivery unless specifically requested to do so).
A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a further email and/or text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.
If you are out a card is left, with an instruction to call the local depot to re-arrange delivery. Alternatively, you can inform us to “leave safe”, “leave with a neighbour”, “leave in garage” etc. and we will pass this information onto the courier. Please remember that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, alcohol will only be left with persons over 18 Years Old.
A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.
We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.
UK mainland deliveries are overnight from confirmation of despatch with the exception of the following postcodes where deliveries are made on a 2 to 5 day service from despatch :
IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41
This Producer
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Marjan Simcic Ribolla Cru Selection 2019
Candied zests, dried fruits and tarte tatin aromas
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Classic Sauvignon Vert 2019
Steely apricots and white nuts
£17.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Teodor Bianco Cru Selection 2018
Bold. Peaches, apricots and dried flowers
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Classic Sauvignon Vert 2020
Steely apricots and white nuts
£18.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Vert Opoka 2018
Very first vintage of ancient vine selection
£40.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Teodor Rosso Cru Selection 2015
Bordeaux blend selection
£40.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Blanc Cru Selection 2019
Amazingly rich & rounded Sauvignon
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Chardonnay Opoka 300cl 2016
Simcic’s best of the best Chardonnay
£230.00Vol (300cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Sauvignon Blanc Cru Selection 2018
Amazingly rich & rounded Sauvignon
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Pinot Grigio Cru Selection 2019
Minerals, herbs and spices
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Pinot Grigio Cru Selection 2018
Minerals, herbs and spices
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
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Marjan Simcic Ribolla Cru Selection 2018
Candied zests, dried fruits and tarte tatin aromas
£25.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Leonardo 37.5cl 2015
Passito Ribolla Gialla. But more so in every way. Decanter WWA Best in Show
£50.00Vol (37.5cl)Incl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Classic Sauvignon Vert 2020
Steely apricots and white nuts
£78.00Vol (12 x 75cl)Excl. Tax & Duty -
Marjan Simcic Merlot Opoka 2016
Harmonious and mature Old vine Merlot
£55.00Vol (75cl)Incl. Tax & Duty
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