| Rating | 95 |
| Style | Red |
| Blend | Blaufränkisch |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Appellation | Stajerska |
| ABV | 13% |
| Price | $21.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-11-10 |
Kobal ‘Roots’ Blaufränkisch 2025 Review
The Kobal winery is a small family estate in the heart of Slovenia’s Haloze region led by founder and winemaker Bojan Kobal, who deeply appreciates the region’s terroir and loves experimenting with wild fermentations. This stunning cool-climate Blaufränkisch benefits from the region’s elevation, presenting a perfumed nose. It opens with enticing aromas of autumnal spices like clove and cinnamon, leading into a juicy palate of black cherry and dried cranberries. Medium-bodied on the palate, the rich fruit core is framed by firm tannins and a bright acidity, making it a wonderfully balanced, food-friendly bottle.
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