The joy of comparing wines from different vineyards – that’s what I live for. You’re already pretty familiar with our Sauvignons from sandy, limestone, or clay soils. And for good reason – we’ve been working with them for 8 years now. I’m really glad you enjoy comparing their differences and nuances as much as I do. Sauvignon is one of the three white varieties we focus on, and it gets the most of our attention. I love how it reflects the unique character of each location.

But Hustopeče isn’t just about Sauvignon – it’s also about Grüner Veltliner. It has a long tradition here, just like across Moravia. But the Grüner from Hustopeče has its own specifics. We grow it in sandy soils at Růženy and clay soils at Na Výsluní. And now, they’re here – two distinct examples. One is fruitier, the other has more almond-like notes. You can taste the role soil and location play in the final wine. Same process, but different flavors. Why? The key lies in the soil.

We've waited seven years to finally present you with a complete collection showcasing the individual vintages of our flagship wine. At last, the moment has come. Since 2017, we’ve been saving bottles of BIG Sauvignon just for you (and for us), though only a limited quantity is available.

Tracking the evolution of each vintage over time is crucial for gaining insight and knowledge about the character of the wine. Tasting older vintages teaches us a lot, guiding us toward the direction we want to take and showing us which details can be improved.

It’s an experience, and we want to share it with you. Taste it and let us know how satisfied you are with the result. Available exclusively on our e-shop.

Another piece in Fabig's Sauvignon mosaic is here. I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time, and some of you have been waiting alongside me. Wild and extravagant. It embodies uniqueness. Intense aroma, full-bodied finish, with elegant minerality. Aged for 30 months on the lees. Partly in older oak barrels, partly in stainless steel tanks.

The grapes come from the Na výsluní vineyard, a small and unique location with clay-limestone soil. An exceptional 2021 vintage. Simply put, the best of the best. The aging process was long, but it was worth every moment—and it will last for many more years to come. That is, if you can wait that long! :)

Máme radost! Děkujeme za hodnocení mezi tak silnou konkurencí. Velké překvapení a těším se na hodnocení dalších edicí No.2 a No.3. Více na Podkorkem.cz

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We have the best Sauvignon Blanc in the Czech Republic for the fifth time in a row! And what's more, the TOP 3 Sauvignon Blanc category is completely ours. :) Thank you so much!

To top it all off, for the tenth anniversary of the Czech Wine Guide, there is also a look back at the best wines of each category. In the entire ten-year history of the Guide, we have captured the whole Sauvignon Blanc category. What can I say? Looks like we've created our own class.

Congratulations to all my fellow winemakers on their success in the other Top 3 rankings Looking at it this way, we definitely have some room to grow and the commitment for the next years is to grab some extra points. Maybe up to 100 points? :) Well, up to the stars... 

At the end of October, a blind tasting of Sauvignon Blanc took place on the Podkorkem.cz website. Out of ten sauvignons, which consisted of a cross-section of New and Old World wines, the judges placed our two sauvignons in second and third place. It's great to know that we are on the right track. Thank you! 

FATAL. For some, a femme fatale, for the Porsche brand, a vehicle of fate that has a clearly defined foundation upon which to build on and innovate. It changes in the details. For me, these are strong values that have been tested by time. And for me, these fateful encounters with winemakers, sommeliers and their ideas, which have really fatally and irreversibly affected me and shaped my path, my perception of quality and the world of wine as a whole. In the most basic definition, it is a deep respect for tradition, place and longevity of thought. Only in retrospect do I perceive that this is exactly the path I truly believe in. I just couldn't put a name to it. Maybe you are familiar with it. You want to create the most ideal result, but inspiration still doesn't come. And then something happens that in the back of your mind you perceive as fate. Everything suddenly fits together and makes sense to you.

I feel a huge sense of satisfaction for the direction we are going. In the words of the master: now I really, truly did not expect it (Karel Gott). The 2021 vintage was downright ideal (not only) for sauvignons. And I knew that my other fellow winemakers would be equally successful. I had already tasted the wines from the barrels at the Thaya Winery in the spring and it was really a perfect job by Jakub Smrčka. So during the phone call from Wine & Tasting, I was nervous about how we actually ended up. And we proved ourselves. First and second place. Huge joy and I look forward to the challenges of future years. Thank you and I definitely recommend focusing on the 2021 vintage Moravian sauvignons, it's worth it.

We have our very first BIG Cabernet Moravia! The 2019 vintage, 30 months of barrel ageing.

This wine has a lot of symbolism for me and actually our whole family. It was the last day of the 2019 vintage when we picked the grapes of this wine and when the one who brought me to wine passed away from this world. My grandfather Antonín Sůkal. And actually, even with the bad news, I was looking forward to today when the wine would be ready after ageing. The result was a wine of great significance for our family and a very good vintage.

The reputation of this variety among winemakers is not very good, but I rather see it as misunderstood and planted in inappropriate positions. I think it needs extremely dry sites with practically infertile soil. My experience is that in these conditions it produces exceptionally interesting and, above all, unmistakable wines. That's why I enjoy it. And maybe also because I have fallen for Sauvignon and this variety has a lot in common with it.

To sum it up. Hated by some, loved by me. I am aware of its negative aspects, but I just enjoy this variety and I know it's fun to work with it. It's just more demanding in specific conditions. And maybe you too will find your way to this variety through this wine.