Time seems to stand still at Villa Korta Katarina & Winery, Croatia’s lavish new wine estate by the sea. We chatted with American philanthropist Lee Anderson about the genesis of Korta Katarina and how his efforts in providing aid to Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia led to the inception of Orebić’s most extravagant property.

The mere mention of Croatia often conjures quintessential images of Dubrovnik, with its ancient walled villages, fiery-red rooftops and sun-drenched beaches peppered along the sparkling Adriatic coast. Although the glitz and glamour of this fairy-tale city is something to write home about, it often overshadows its under-the-radar neighbour. Just a two-hour drive away from UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik lies Orebić—a romantic old port town nestled in the heart of Croatia’s pristine wine territory—and possibly one of the country’s best-kept secrets.  But not for long.

Sitting pretty on the southern tip of the Pelješac peninsula, Orebić is charmed with a golden strip of sandy beaches, an unparalleled wine scene and hidden coves dotting the heavenly blue of the Adriatic. With no shortage of freshly shucked oysters and centuries-old paths to ride through, Orebić is finally generating a buzz as one of the most promising jewels of the Mediterranean.

Read the article from Christine Wilson at The Slow Road:  bit.ly/3wmUhIc