Brkić

Classic Zilavka

8.948 ratings
9.113 pro ratings
Bosnia-Herzegovina
Zilavka
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

As everybody else has said interesting and quite good, but this is a little flat at this point.

As everybody else has said interesting and quite good, but this is a little flat at this point.

May 16th, 2025
Deborah Heath

Fresh, herbal, full in the mouth, hint of dill. lovely native grape. @Damepdx with guest chefs from London's @Ducksoup

Fresh, herbal, full in the mouth, hint of dill. lovely native grape. @Damepdx with guest chefs from London's @Ducksoup

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2016
Christine Havens

My first experience tasting a Bosnian wine, this golden-hued, lush, biodynamically farmed white from Brkić is crafted from the indigenous Žilavka grape. It's highly aromatic, bursting with pungent notes of bruised pear, decomposing flowers, dried tarragon, iron, and Honey Nut Cheerios. Lees contact has endowed it with a lovely texture, as well as aging in neutral oak, lending further dimension to fleshiness, the core expresses pear as well, but also nuanced, ripe pineapple, banana chips and lithe, stony minerality. For this American palate, Žilavka is a unique experience. 12.5% ABV | Sample

My first experience tasting a Bosnian wine, this golden-hued, lush, biodynamically farmed white from Brkić is crafted from the indigenous Žilavka grape. It's highly aromatic, bursting with pungent notes of bruised pear, decomposing flowers, dried tarragon, iron, and Honey Nut Cheerios. Lees contact has endowed it with a lovely texture, as well as aging in neutral oak, lending further dimension to fleshiness, the core expresses pear as well, but also nuanced, ripe pineapple, banana chips and lithe, stony minerality. For this American palate, Žilavka is a unique experience. 12.5% ABV | Sample

1 person found it helpfulJul 16th, 2016
Colin Howard

Owner Oso Market in Portland

8.7

One of the most unique whites I have ever had. Tropical, musky, honeyed, almost like an old mans cologne. C5

One of the most unique whites I have ever had. Tropical, musky, honeyed, almost like an old mans cologne. C5

1 person found it helpfulJun 20th, 2016
Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

It's a citrus blend; lemon, lime, oranges. Touch of guava, pineapple, oily, ginger root with a splash of creme, citrus blossoms, gritty minerals/chalk, dry stones and finishes with ripe tropical fruit.

It's a citrus blend; lemon, lime, oranges. Touch of guava, pineapple, oily, ginger root with a splash of creme, citrus blossoms, gritty minerals/chalk, dry stones and finishes with ripe tropical fruit.

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2016
Nikki Goddard, DWS

Savory, herbal, pear. Bright refreshing acidity.

Savory, herbal, pear. Bright refreshing acidity.

1 person found it helpfulMay 12th, 2016
Vinny Eng

@edanch leading the revolution!

@edanch leading the revolution!

May 16th, 2015
Vinny Eng

Fresh and wildly alive. @Eric Danch the Danch Danch Revolution continues in full force!

Fresh and wildly alive. @Eric Danch the Danch Danch Revolution continues in full force!

Jan 31st, 2015
Bradford White

Ding Ding Ding!

Ding Ding Ding!

Aug 26th, 2014
Morgan Pruitt

Wine Buyer Tarry Wine Merchants

9.2

Salty and creamy

Salty and creamy

May 28th, 2014