Category Archives: Slovenia

A Grape Dispute

Posted on June 29, 2015 by carolinegilby

Here is my latest article on Istria, region located mainly in Croatia but also in Slovenia and Italy.  Its distinct regional identity has enabled producers to work together across national boundaries – co-operation that is quite unusual in the formerly collectivised … Continue reading →

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Triumph of the Underdog

Posted on June 15, 2015 by carolinegilby

Great to see Slovenia taking an international trophy at Decanter World Wine Awards with Bojan Kobal. A few words from me on the win below: DWWA 2015: Slovenia win is triumph for the underdog, says MW – Decanter Slovenia had an unexpected … Continue reading →

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Time to be Taken Seriously

Posted on August 16, 2014 by carolinegilby

My latest article for Harpers on the current picture and potential in emerging countries from Eastern Europe. I genuinely believe the time has come for these countries who have quality, fair prices ( us usually though not always) and an … Continue reading →

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Slovenia – the movie

Posted on April 6, 2014 by carolinegilby

Or at least a little teaser. I appear just over 2 mins in. https://vimeo.com/89942248 I think you can see from this little snapshot why I fell in love with Slovenia, its wine and its people.

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Central & Eastern Europe in Uk – some thoughts

Posted on November 29, 2013 by carolinegilby

A little opinion piece I wrote a few months back for Harpers http://www.harpers.co.uk/opinion/the-world-according-to-caroline-gilby-mw/343871.article

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Decanter World Wine Awards 2013

Posted on September 13, 2013 by carolinegilby

The results of this year’s DWWA are out in Decanter’s awards issue.  I was panel chair this year for Slovenia and Hungary, and get to write about the trophy winners, as well as my views on the competition. Slovenia is … Continue reading →

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Balkan International Wine Competition in Sofia 2012

Posted on September 20, 2012 by carolinegilby

Some perspectives on judging at this new venture, as published this month in VinCE magazine. My English version is here, without the pretty pictures, or tricky to read Hungarian VinCE Balkans and Beyond and scans here

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