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Miha Istenic shares some memorable moments from his family's 55 years in the wine industry #wine

In September 2023, Slovenian sparkling wine pioneers Penine Istenic celebrated 55 years of family business. Alongside their anniversary celebrations, Miha Istenic introduced the third generation of the family, his twin sons Mark and Nik Istenic, who took over as co-CEOs. The pair will build on the impressive legacy set by their grandfather Janez and the innovation spear-headed by Miha. Ben was lucky enough to sit down with Miha Istenic during a visit to the UK last year to chat to him about how he has grown the Istenic brand over the last decades and the story of Istenic's success as it moves towards its next era. If you would like to try the Istenic wines, they are currently imported to the UK by Novel Wines, a wine merchant Ben founded in 2016. You can see the latest range available at novelwines.co.uk For more information on Penine Istenic visit istenic.si You can read more about Istenic's 55 Year story on Ben Franks Wine's website at benfranks.wine

Penine Istenic Celebrates 55 Years & We Share A Glass of Wine

In September 2023, Slovenian sparkling wine pioneers Penine Istenic celebrated 55 years of family business. Alongside their anniversary celebrations, Miha Istenic introduced the third generation of the family, his twin sons Mark and Nik Istenic, who took over as co-CEOs. The pair will build on the impressive legacy set by their grandfather Janez and the innovation spear-headed by Miha. Ben was lucky enough to sit down with Miha Istenic during a visit to the UK last year to chat to him about how he has grown the Istenic brand over the last decades and the story of Istenic's success as it moves towards its next era. If you would like to try the Istenic wines, they are currently imported to the UK by Novel Wines, a wine merchant Ben founded in 2016. You can see the latest range available at novelwines.co.uk For more information on Penine Istenic visit istenic.si You can read more about Istenic's 55 Year story on Ben Franks Wine's website at benfranks.wine Video edited by Yaz Cooke f

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Introducing Canned Wine Co.'s new Verdejo, which has launched in Ocado

Ben introduces the new Verdejo in can, part of Canned Wine Co.'s new Heritage Range that has launched in Ocado. The Verdejo is sourced from the winery Javier Sanz in Rueda, Spain, and is a great wine to try if you like Sauvignon Blanc. Purchase it today at Ocado! 🥂

Tasting SIX of the Best English Sparkling Wines - A Guided Wine Tasting

Ben Franks, a former award-winning wine journalist turned wine merchant and entrepreneur, presents a guided tasting of six of England's finest sparkling wines. From the trophy-winning Blanc de Blancs by Dorset's Bride Valley Vineyard and gastronomic titans like Bluestone and Gusbourne, to mature reserve wine from the medalling Roebuck Estate and the superb Simpsons White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs. Ben also tries Dermot Sugrue's 2017 The Trouble with Dreams Brut. What's your favourite English fizz? Let us know in the comments below! Remember to like and subscribe. Visit https://benfranks.wine for more wine content, exclusive reviews and insights from the team. 00:01:56 2018 Bride Valley Blanc de Blancs, Dorset Around £30-£35 00:06:05 2018 Bluestone Classic Cuvée, Wiltshire Around £40-£45 00:09:45 2016 Roebuck Estate Classic Cuvée, Sussex Around £40 00:12:30 2018 Simpsons Estate White Cliffs Blanc de Blancs, Kent Around £45 00:15:30 2019 Gusbourne Brut Reserve, Sussex/Kent Around