Simon J Woolf – Wine Reviews Database

Day: 3 July 2023

Trapan – Uroboros 2019

Rich and complex on the attack, with a tight, nutty finish that is really bone dry. I was expecting this to be a typical big, fruit bomb of a Malvasia, but it surprised me. With almost 4 years on the Read more

Trapan – Istradition 2018

An intriguing wine with a certain lightness of touch – despite fairly high alcohol. Long skin contact (40 days) seems to accentuate the feeling of dried apricots and herbs. The wine stayed on its lees for a whopping three years, Read more

Trapan – MPV (Moje Prvo Vino) 2022

Made by Irena Trapan (Bruno’s wife), this is a deeply pink hued rosé with delicious freshness and energy. There is a subtle tannic bite that I loved – it just increases the feeling of life and zest, and will make Read more

Trapan – Terra Mare 2018

Teran is a tough nut to crack – often brutally sour and tannic, it’s quite distinct from Refosk (with which it’s often confused). This is a seriously impressive example, which has the typical wild, bloody character on the nose, but Read more