TONI GOMIŠČEK, born in Solkan in 1954, studied sociology at the University of Ljubljana, but spent most of his professional life as a journalist. In nineties, he joined the Slow Food Movement and started to organize and lead workshops on topics concerning gastronomy. In his articles and lessons, he advocates biodiversity and sustainability, including a healthier way of life. He is promoting good food and wine, especially if local and organic.

Primož Lavrenčič is the owner of the Burja family vineyard estate in Orehovica (Vipava Valley, Slovenia). After completing a degree in agronomy he taught at the University of Nova Gorica’s Faculty of Viticulture and Oenology before deciding to go his own way as a winemaker, following his firm principles: he believes in the integrity, diversity and richness of nature, respects local varieties and is committed to the expression of terroir in wines. His wines are certified organic and appear on the wine lists of the most prestigious restaurants and wine shops. Wine experts from around the globe come to visit his cellars and vineyards.