Voštinić Klasnić - Škrlet 2025

The Voštinić-Klasnić estate — run by Tomislav Voštinić — is located in the region of Moslavina, Croatia. The Voštinić family has been making wine since 1936 when Tomislav's great-grandfather planted the first vines of Škrlet in this area, some of which are still growing in the vineyards today and some of the oldest living Škrlet vines in existence. The winery bears the surname of the winemaker Tomislav, as an ode to his great grandfather Klasnić from whom he inherited the vineyard, as well as his love for winemaking and the Škrlet grape. The estate possesses an old cellar with a modern winery, that applies a perfect blend of authenticity, tradition, and modern winemaking. Tomislav practices organic farming and all fermentations are done with native yeasts, oftentimes early in the morning under cold temperatures so as to maintain the amazing aromatics that Škrlet inherently delivers.

Tomislav's Škrlet sits a pale, pale yellow, almost clear, color and is impressively aromatic. Aromas of orchard and stone fruit jump from the glass with notes of herbs and flowers. The palate is awash with assorted fruit flavors — apples, yellow plums, peaches, pineapple — buoyed by a vivacious and refreshing acidity. This wine is light, playful and easy-to-drink, like sunshine in a bottle! You have to give yourself the opportunity to savor the Škrlet on its own; it's delicious! However, it is also extremely food friendly and can be paired with anything you might bring for a picnic in the park.