Wine tasting room at Ducal, Slovenia

 He proudly points out that one of Ducal’s wines has been served at Noma.

Tim is refreshingly honest as he shows guests around the winery, parts of which are 200 years old and contain traditional amphorae imported from Georgia. He also leads Ducal’s casual tastings beside a wood-fueled fireplace (while gracefully explaining the advance-reservations-only policy for the hikers who would like to drop in). He speaks enthusiastically about his family’s estate.

 (to be continued)