Simona Česen

@simonacesen

🥂Best SommelYAY of SLOVENIA 2025 @sommelier_slovenije 🥂best SommelYAY by @gaultmillau_slovenia 2026 🥂WSET 3 @wsetglobal ⛰️find me in the mountains🌄
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A week has passed and I’m still trying to wrap my head around all the emotions after winning the title of Best Sommelier of Slovenia 2025. 🤯🥂 First of all, a HUGE thank you to @sommelier_slovenije for organizing such an event and giving all candidates the opportunity to compete. A huge thank you also to my fellow semifinalists, and to the vice-champion @mirejunuzov and the third-best sommelier of Slovenia, @anzerepovz . You two guys rock. 🔥
Anže, massive respect for your knowledge and courage at such a young age.
Miralem, your energy and passion for wine are contagious! A heartfelt thank you to @valentinbufolin , who has supported me since the beginning of my sommelier journey, and to all the sommeliers who believed in me. And of course thank you to the @winebarsuklje family for all the blind tastings and the support you’ve given me. I wouldn’t be here without you.❤️ Thank you to everyone who stood by my side on this journey, which is only just beginning.🫶 As I always say, wine is a never-ending story — always something new, always something to improve. So let my story begin.🥂 ——————————————————————— Minil je teden in imela sem čas zbrati svoje misli in občutke o naslovu Naj sommelier Slovenije 2025. Najprej ogromen HVALA Sommelier Slovenia za organizacijo dogodka in za priložnost, ki jo je dal vsem kandidatom. Hvala tudi mojim sotekmovalcem v polfinalu ter podprvaku Miralemu in tretjeuvrščenemu sommelierju Slovenije, Anžetu. Vidva sta res legendi.
Anže, kapo dol za znanje in pogum pri teh letih.
Miralem, s svojim navdušenjem nad vini, katero je nalezljivo. Iskrena hvala Valentinu, ki me podpira od začetka moje sommelierske poti, in vsem ostalim sommelierjem, ki so verjeli vame. Hvala družini iz Wine Bara Šuklje za vse blinde in za vso podporo. Brez vas tega ne bi bilo. Hvala vsem, ki ste stali ob meni na tej poti, ki se pravzaprav šele začenja. Kot vedno pravim — vino je neskončna zgodba; vedno nekaj novega in vedno prostor za napredek. Naj se torej moja zgodba začne. @peterirman
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5 months ago
The sun rises, and so does my spirit💛☀️ #sunrise #mountain#sunriseinthemountains #karawanken #karavanke#slovenia#dog#sunrisehike #wakeup #earlybird #lovemountains #soncnivzhod #soncnivzhodvgorah #pojutrusedanpozna#obozujemgore #hiking #mountain
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2 years ago
See simplicity in the compliated. Seek greatness in the little things. In the Universe the difficult things are done as if they were easy. (Lao Tsu) . . . . . #ankeranbenga #kriskagora #slovenija #winter #2021 #february #dog #hikingdog #mountains #doggo #hiking #mountains #gore #hribovc #hribisozakon #ankeranbenga
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5 years ago
𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. A story born in carefully selected vineyards, reflecting the unique character of our land and the passion behind every bottle. We proudly presented our renewed premium line 𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑵𝒖𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 and shared an unforgettable evening of exceptional wine and outstanding cuisine by @jbrestavracija . Special thanks to @zgodbeovinu for the organization and to @simonacesen , Slovenia’s Best Sommelier, for the inspiring presentation of wine and food pairings. ✨ #puklavecfamilywines #sevennumbers
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2 days ago
🍷 MASTERCLASS: Tradicija proti mlajšim generacijam Kako mladi vinarji danes razmišljajo o vinu? Kaj se je v kleteh spremenilo v zadnjih letih in kako nova generacija oblikuje prihodnost vipavskega vinarstva? Na letošnjem Festivalu Okusi Vipavske bo potekal poseben masterclass, ki ga bo vodila sommelierka leta 2025 Simona Česen. Skozi izbrane vzorce bomo primerjali vina različnih generacij vinarjev ter pogledali razvoj slogov, spremembe v pristopu in pogled mladih na prihodnost vina. 📍 Dvorec Lanthieri, Vipava 📅 Petek, 29. maj 2026 ob 13.00 Udeležba je brezplačna, število mest pa omejeno. #okusivipavske #vipavskadolina #simonacesen #masterclass
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4 days ago
Road to Lisbon: meet your heroes 🤩🔥 Presenting the candidates who will contend for the title this October in Lisbon 🇵🇹 Simona Česen🍷 @simonacesen Representing: Slovenia 🇸🇮 @sommelier_slovenije Head Sommelier at Wine bar Šuklje📍Ljubljana, Slovenia @winebarsuklje Identifies with: Garganega 🍇 Garganega doesn’t seek attention. At first, it feels subtle — citrus, almond, a hint of flowers — but with time it reveals depth, texture, and a quiet mineral backbone. It lives in the balance between drinkability and seriousness, never too much, never too little. What defines it is harmony and restraint. Fresh yet structured, elegant yet grounded, with a slight almond bitterness on the finish that gives it identity. It doesn’t try to dominate — it stays with you instead. Garganega is not about first impressions. It’s about what remains after. 👏 Inspired by: All the people ❤️ who love wine and share this passion for the wine with me! 🤩 See you in October 😉 @escancoesdeportugal #ASISomms #ASIBestSomm #RoadtoLisbon2026 #ASIBestSommelier2026 #ASIBSW2026 #Portugal #Sommelier #Wine #SommelierContest #SommelierCompetition #SommLife
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6 days ago
The jury has spoken! Time to reveal which prominent wine specialists are behind hand selecting the best of representations of their countries for United Nations of Blaufränkisch. From Württemberg to Szekszárd, from Mikulov to Podravje, the initiative showcases what makes this variety so compelling: Precision, terroir expression, and a remarkable ability to translate origin into the glass. At VieVinum 2026, 100+ wines will tell that story. → More via link in bio
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12 days ago
GALAMA v @festivalnadvoranalj was pure magic! Still in shock, yet grateful. Being named Best Sommelier by @gaultmillau_slovenia and @semicmira is an ❤️ incredible honor. I'm not alone in this; @winebarsuklje and the Šuklje family ❤️🥂 deserve equal credit. Cheers to the exciting times ahead!
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1 month ago
Day 3 in Rieslingland: Trading foggy Mosel valley views for Nahe's misty slopes. Where Eiswein and copper mine tales unfold. @weingut.doennhoff @saschajohannesschomel crafted unforgettable memories with stories of sites that breathe life into Riesling. Exploring Kupfergrube's history and @gut_hermannsberg 's wine tasting was pure bliss. The ride to Slovenia was long, but worth it. GENAU! 🥂 Thanks for these fantastic days @v.en.s ❤️
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3 months ago
Day 2 Rieslingland: The heart of it. Mosel⛰️ Starting day with great explanation of wines from @dr.loosen , @inwinewe @9to19_wine and then slowly gettin up towards Saar. @fritzhaagwinery in the meantime with discovering of Brauneberger Juffer terroir, finishing the day in Saar with @van_volxem . Going to the vineyards of Gottesfuß and Goldberg at the sunset it is one a hell of experience. Thank you for that @valentinbufolin @drinx.si and @kickass_wines 🫶 Finishing the day in style I would say❤️ #sommlife#sommeducation#lovemylife#winesofgermany @winebarsuklje
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3 months ago
Rieslingland🥂 Brave(ish) first day navigating snow, ice, and awful traffic, but the reward was three incredible wineries - @schlossgut_diel , @schloss.vollrads , and @emrichschoenleber . Nahe and Rheingau wines were amazing… But we're just getting started…
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3 months ago
Great bottles are never accidents. They are the result of discipline, patience, and thousands of quiet decisions no one sees. Vines grow through repetition. Cellars reward consistency. Day after day of tasting, learning, doubting, refining. No shortcuts. No noise. Just respect for time and process. That’s how depth is built — in wine, in craft, and in life. Oh. And thanks to @maticerzen.si for push in my ass for this shooting❤️🥂 #sommlife #wineasacraft #winejourney #winegeek #sommeliermindset
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4 months ago