{"id":188891,"date":"2026-04-07T08:08:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:08:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/?p=188891"},"modified":"2026-04-07T08:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:08:10","slug":"winery-of-the-week-vina-poljsak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-slovenia.com\/en\/gastronomy\/winery-of-the-week-vina-poljsak\/","title":{"rendered":"Winery of the Week: Vina Polj\u0161ak"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the Vipava Valley, in the village of Gradi\u0161\u010de near Vipava, a unique wine story is unfolding\u2014one where wine is not only connected to land and tradition, but also to music. The Polj\u0161ak family believes that wine and music both speak to people in their own way, yet deep down they resonate with the same strings of the soul. This special sensitivity is reflected in their wines\u2014in their character, elegance, and the story carried by every bottle.<\/strong><\/p>

A Family Tradition Since 1830<\/strong><\/h2>

The story of Vina Polj\u0161ak dates back to 1830, when Anton Polj\u0161ak<\/strong> was born and later married into the estate in Gradi\u0161\u010de, where viticulture had already been present. Since then, winemaking knowledge has been passed down through generations, and today the family represents the fifth generation of Polj\u0161ak winemakers.<\/p>

On seven hectares of carefully cultivated vineyards, they continue the work of their ancestors while enhancing it with modern knowledge and a clear sense of quality.<\/strong><\/p>

Their estate sits in a beautiful location overlooking the Vipava Valley<\/strong>, with the old ancestral house standing above it, featuring arched cellars and a majestic chestnut tree at the entrance. The Polj\u0161ak family proudly shares that their wine was already enjoyed by the French during Napoleon\u2019s time, when a French official had his office in the old house. This is more than just a historical detail\u2014it is proof that wine is deeply rooted in the memory of this place.<\/p>

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