Vineyard in Istria

During our lunch by the beach, we decided to visit a local vineyard. A Google search led us to CUJ Vineyard where we were welcomed by Branko, one of the employees there. We sat down on the beautiful terrace, let our dog run free and enjoyed the wine tasting Branko arranged for us. Time kind of stood still, we took our time and enjoyed the experience. CUJ is a relatively new vineyard, is prettily restored and produces tasty wines and fabulous olive oil which we purchased to take home with us. A great experience and a lovely host - a beautiful afternoon!

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Our favourite 4 places to eat in Istria

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October 2022

Istria

Where we stayed in Istria

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What to do in Istria

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