If you follow the road past Drašiči to the even smaller village of Krmačina just before the Croatian border, you'll find one of the most decorated wine producers in all of Slovenia: Vinska Klet Prus. Of the numerous awards that the vineyard has won over the past decade and a half (including several Decanters), the passionate and excitable owner Jožef Prus is most proud of the all-around Best Slovene Winemaker award he has taken home on numerous occasions. Awarded at the prestigious Gornja Radgona Wine Fair, the prize is given not for a single wine, but is based on the aggregate scores received by a producer's entire selection.
Although all of wine here is indeed of the highest quality, thanks to the vineyards' position at the top of some of Bela Krajina's highest, sunniest hills, the speciality of the winery is undoubtedly sweet whites, namely Rumeni Muškat, as well as even sweeter late harvest and ice wines, which are frequently included by the State Protocol Services during formal events at Brdo pri Kranju.
The wine cellar and production facilities were completely rebuilt in 2009, and can now accommodate tastings of up to 60 people or more. Tastings and a tour of the cellar are between €7-15 per person, and must be arranged in advance.
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