2020 vintages by Radikon!

New developments at the powerhouse of orange wine making.

Exactly two years ago, we wrote about Radikon and the herculean task facing the winery after the death of Stanko Radikon in 2016, a powerhouse of the orange wine movement. We wrote about the old and the new, how the next generation is keeping the spirit of the father alive while innovating with new wines. Now is the time to follow up on this and update you on current developments at the winery.

Some of you may already have spotted the new line of wines on our Radikon shelves. Since autumn 2024, Radikon has counted the POP wines among its arsenal. Hailing from newly acquired vineyards in Slovenia, these wines burst with energy and character. While the POP Bianco provides an accessible introduction to Radikon’s distinctive orange wines, the POP Rosso is a fruit-forward, juicy red that is sure to appeal to many.

What’s more, in the spirit of innovation, Radikon has also been revisiting its more established wines. Their eye-catching blue line, for example, has been subject to some tweaks. From the 2020 vintage onwards, the winemakers, Ivana and Saša, have added a little sulphite to their wines at bottling time. You might ask yourself: Does this represent a departure from their deeply held beliefs around low-intervention winemaking? In our opinion, this is a wise decision that demonstrates resilience and an ability to think beyond dogma. Adding a small amount of sulphite at the final stage ensures stability, meaning people can enjoy Radikon wines consistently at home without them losing their energy and vibrant fruit character. In addition, minimal use of sulphite will reduce people’s aversion to ‘funky’ wines and hence encourage them to try our Radikon selection.