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Hi Reader,

I didn’t expect Dubrovnik to live rent-free in my head after I left… but here we are. 😅 It ended up being one of my favorite stops in Croatia.

For my Game of Thrones fans, you know this walled city as King’s Landing. 🐉

Walking the city walls, eating my way through all the seafood, and wandering the lamplit streets at night felt pretty magical. ✨

I kept expecting Tyrion to appear with a goblet of wine and a sarcastic comment. 🍷

Even better, Dubrovnik is only a little over an hour from the Pelješac Peninsula.

This stretch of land juts out into the Adriatic, and vines are grown on jaw-droppingly steep slopes in protected areas like Dingač and Postup. These are not “hop on a tractor” vineyards. Everything is done by hand.

It’s the home of Plavac Mali, Croatia’s most important red grape and a descendant of Zinfandel. Traditional versions can be huge, but I found some producers are now making lighter, more food-friendly styles.

And I have to say, I also fell hard for Pošip, a native white grape that reminded me a lot of Rhône Valley Viognier.

Add in the famous oysters of Mali Ston Bay 🦪 and Ston’s massive stone walls (aka Europe’s Great Wall of China), and you’ve got the makings of a seriously good wine trip.

A few places I really enjoyed:

🍇 Miloš – A historic producer that modernized Croatian winemaking
🌊 Grgić Vina – Yes, that Grgić, with unreal views and wines from both Croatia and Napa
🍽 Korta Katarina – Mediterranean villa vibes and fantastic food and wine pairings

​Check out the full guide for more winery picks and planning tips.

Cheers,

Laura

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