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Meet the Winemaker: Jean-Michel Morel of Kabaj

  • York Food & Drink 1928 Packard Street Ann Arbor, MI, 48104 United States (map)

Meet the Winemaker: Jean-Michel Morel of Kabaj
Friday, October 16, from 6 to 7:30pm
Sampler: $20/person

Join us for a rare opportunity to taste with Jean-Michel Morel, one of Slovenia’s most charismatic winemakers and the creative force behind Kabaj. Together with his wife, Katja Kabaj, Jean-Michel brings the traditions of Goriška Brda into conversation with a French sensibility shaped by experience, patience, and conviction. His wines reveal the possibilities of local grapes, extended skin contact, and thoughtful maturation, offering texture and depth without losing their sense of place. We’ll explore four distinctive bottlings that showcase the breadth of his craft, from his namesake Cuvée Morel to a compelling Rebula and a red matured in Georgian qvevri. Discover the wines and the personality behind this singular Slovenian estate, with the winemaker himself guiding us through each distinctive expression.

Featured Wines:
2021 Rebula
2017 Cabernet Franc
2013 Cuvée Morel
2016 Amfora Red



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