About Us
The Passion
With Slovenia’s independence in 1991, and with it a new market economy, private winemakers were able to flourish for the first time. Their efforts, though on a small scale, focused on producing wines to the highest standards. Drawing on the centuries-old tradition of winemaking in the region, these passionate and skilled vintners were inspired by their new-found freedom to carve out a niche for Slovenian wines of the highest quality.
The Project
Ten years later, Slovenian Premium Wines was formed with the intention of bringing the best of these wines to America. Beginning with success at the San Francisco Wine Competition that year, Slovenian wines continue to be recognized by their acceptance in some of America’s best restaurants and hotels, and in competition worldwide.
The Mission
2011 marks the twentieth anniversary of Slovenian independence, and the tenth anniversary of the formation of Slovenian Premium Wines. Slovenia’s winemakers have learned a great deal about producing quality wine in that time, and our mission continues to be bringing the fruits of their labor to the American market, to show what Slovenia has to offer.
The year 2025 sees Slovenia celebrating its 34th year of independence, and Slovenian Premium Wines its 25th year of bringing Slovenian wines to America. Throughout that time, it has been our mission to introduce Americans not only to these wines, but to Slovenia itself. However, it is now time to draw this mission – a mission we feel has been a success – to a close.
The United States is the most challenging market for wine in the world, and we are pleased to have had the privilege of bringing Slovenia’s wines, its history, its wine culture, and its unique varietals to our customers at the highest levels of the restaurant industry, to our great retail partners, and to every one of the people who chose to buy our wines. We could not have succeeded without you.
To each of you who encouraged us to continue, embraced our enthusiasm, and participated in our endeavors, we thank you for your support over the last twenty-five years.