This Zweigelt (an Austrian variety) comes from Ritoznoj, in the north east of Slovenia. Full of flavour but low in the alcohol and weight, it's like a hypothetical cross between Nebbiolo and Gamay. Violets and black cherries give way to fennel and meaty overtones. Zesty and fresh on the finish. Could easily be drunk chilled!

The Slovenian 'natural' wine scene is a small but emerging one. So most of the interesting winemakers seem to know each other pretty well! Janko Bogatic has been working in vineyards since the age of 10, however has only just begun releasing wines under his own label. For a long time he grew grapes for his friend and winemaking mentor, Nick Gee - of Heaps Good Wine Co fame. He certainly looks up to Nick for inspiration and in many ways mirrors his winemaking ethos. There's a lot of respect not only for the vineyards (sustainably farmed, only hand picked etc), but for the integrity of the grape varieties themselves. Many producers in Slovenia look to 'international' varieties like Sauvignon and Cabernet, but Janko believes in the authenticity of the grapes that have grown in his country for centuries. The results speak for themselves - this is a fun label with a bright future.