Anchor & Wine Croatia

22/01/2024

Did you know? 🤓

🍷 The Croatian winery from Slavonia, Ilok Cellars has a long standin relationship with the British royal family. Their white wine Traminac was served on Queen Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953, Prince William & Kate's wedding, Prince Harry & Meghan's wedding, and the coronation or King Charles was no exception. The last bottle of their 1947 Traminac was gifted to Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla during their visit to Croatia in 2016!

🍷 Miljenko "Mike" Grgich was a winemaker and Croatian immigrant in California. His Napa Valley Chardonnay, the 1973 Chateau Montelena won the blind tasting in the 1976 Judgement of Paris, beating eight French wines in the contest. This was Mike's first harvest and the event granted recognition to Calofornia as the relevant wine region that it is today. Grgich passed away last month at age of 100, leaving an incredible legacy to the world of wine!

🍷 The Croatian wine Prošek almost caused a diplomatic scandal when Prosecco winemakers from Veneto requested for its name to be changed due to similarity. Prošek is a traditional Croatian still dessert wine made from dried grapes indigenous to the Dalmatian region. Amber in colour and with an almost syrupy consistence, it has been around since the Romans and it never intended to imitate Prosecco!

🍷 Croatians' favorite wine is Plavac Mali, widely planted in the sun-drenched Dalmatia, a robust red with pronounced notes of black and red fruit, often accompained with hints of carob and Mediterranean spices. It was discovered that Plavac Mali is a cross between two local grape varieties, and closely related to Puglia's Primitivo and California's Zinfandel, all originating from our beloved Dalmatia!

04/12/2023

There are so many things to do in Šibenik, you simply cannot skip it! Check our latest Journal piece for more insights👇🏼

Sibenik is a well-known tourist destination in Croatia, but its reputation doesn't do it justice compared to Split and Dubrovnik which are all the rave. Sibenik is as authentic as it gets, offering a glimpse into the local life, rich history, and wine production. We were hoping you could give it a c...

08/06/2023

Loving the article, and particularly this comment below: "In his Italian Folktales, Italo Calvino wrote of "....a huge deserted Palace where over time, the local people moved into the rooms, and over the years, the rooms became homes and houses, and the Palace corridors became their streets..."
I thought that was the most romantic thing I'd ever read about a city and couldn't wait to visit Split. It didn't disappoint." 💙

This Croatian port city is fueled by long seafood lunches, ancient traditions and wine-filled evenings.

14/02/2023

Croatian wine getting worldwide recognition by the day!

Beyond Croatia’s turquoise beaches and historic cities, there are award-winning vineyards and centuries-old olive groves to be discovered.

26/11/2022

Visit locals in their small sustainable farms for a farm-to table-cooking class! Learn about delicious recipes and the unique stories behind them. Sailing trips are even more fun with us!

15/11/2022

That time of the year 🫒

03/10/2022

Known under different names sucn as langoustines / scampi / Norway lobster, not to be confused with shrimp or prawns. A true delicacy with white fleshy meat that is juicy, lean and slightly sweet, a must-try when in Croatia. Here being prepared on the boat by our talented chef Lucija 🤩

10/09/2022

It's all the rage...⛵️

Hundreds of students from Harvard and other elite business schools like to connect at Yacht Week, a floating festival in the Adriatic Sea

06/09/2022

you're the best 😍

14/08/2022

Folklore dances are an important part of the Croatian cultural heritage, and if you're lucky enough to see a performance, you'll learn how each and every island, town, and village has its own dinstinctive cosutmes and music. Photo by: .stark

11/07/2022

Excited to see Murina in New York theaters this month, Antonela Alamat Kusijanovic's film debut and winner of the 2021 Caméra d'Or in Cannes 📽

Antoneta Alamat Kusijanović's debut feature “Murina,” about a 17-year-old girl with a domineering father living in a sun-soaked paradise on the Adriatic, has been likened to a Patricia Highsmith thriller

04/06/2022

Happy Saturday..from our view to yours 😊 Photo credit:

30/05/2022

This is a special Monday for us, celebrating Statehood Day 🇭🇷 and Memorial Day 🇺🇸

29/05/2022

Another reason to visit neighbouring Montenegro ✨

A travel writer recounts her first trip to Montenegro, where she checked in to an opulent new resort — and found the ideal spot to sample the country's coastal riches.

12/03/2022

26/11/2021

Did you know that the necktie originated in Croatia?

Zagreb, the capital, dresses to impress. Its distinctive specialties: neckties, handbags, hats and umbrellas.

18/11/2021

Who doesn't like a good Pelinkovac!
This Croatian herbal liqueur made it to the "15 must-try spirits, liqueurs and canned cocktails" in this year's Bar Convent in Brooklyn, one of the world's most influential conferences for the bar and beverage industry

https://www.10best.com/interests/drinks/15-spirits-liqueurs-canned-cocktails-bar-convent-brooklyn-2021/

16/11/2021

Summer 2022 will be busy! We are running low on new & fully equipped catamarans and sailboats. Make sure to reserve yours on time!