Scouting out the other side of the Alps with Slovenian winemaker Aleks Simčič. by JEN LASKEY
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hen most of us think of the Alps, we imagine clicking into our skis and cruising through the powdery terrain of France, Italy, Switzerland, or Austria, but the eastern side of Europe’s most extensive mountain range also serves up a majestic alpine experience — along with wines that rival those of their old-world neighbors.
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PHOTO COURTESY OF EDI SIMČIČ
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Slovenian SAMPLING
