
The owners
My name is Jakša (Jack) Kivela and my wife's name is Fung Lin Leung and together, we have created our Fields of Grace Vineyards estate which includes extensive Mediterranean and rose gardens; a wine tasting pavilion; cellar; a private stay-over cottage; and vegetable gardens. The estate is a wholly registered primary producing vineyard entity (OPG Jakša Kivela - 219951) by the Croatian Ministry of Agriculture
Our estate is located in a beautiful small valley called Zlopolje, a few kilometres South-East from the town of Vis on the island Vis, Croatia
The valley is gifted with amazing terroir and quiet grace
We grow varietals such as Vugava (similar in character to Viognier, also known as Bugava locally), Plavac, Cabernet Sauvignon, Graševina (also known as Welschriesling), and Merlot. With great care and skill, we craft our vintages to please and excite our customers and to offer a unique wine tasting experience in a working but private vineyard setting
Ours is a small winery and our wines are uniquely different to the wines in the region and to those on the Island of Vis. This is because we maintain a strict regime in controlling our pre and post harvesting parameters and vinification processes to produce clean crisp wines with light alcoholic content. As much as we dare, we apply our knowledge to bring to you the complex varietal nuances in our wines as nature intended
We currently offer Grace Red (Plavac grapes), Vugava, Grace Rosé (Cabernet Sauvignon grapes), and Welschriesling (also known as Graševina) at 9 euro per 750ml bottle
To preserve the fragile but complex varietal aroma, taste, and to balance acidity, the quality of our wines begins in the vineyard. That is, we precisely determine the amount of bunches per vine in the spring. The level of sweetness, acidity, and pH is measured a number of times before the harvest, so that the percentage of alcohol, and varietal characteristics in the finished wine can be accurately determined. Vinification for both our white and red wine, follows a strictly controlled fermentation regime of controlled cold fermentation with oxygen control. All of our wines have these key characteristics - they are fresh, light with convincing compexity and with varietal character intact
Our estate is wholly solar energy self-sufficient. We operate most up-to-date waste water management and we use ecologically sustainable practices on our land and plants. Likewise, in our wine making-process we use state-of-the-art technology for vinification, albeit with an appropriate measure of winemaking knowhow!
The Fields of Grace Vineyards wine tasting pavilion - The Dai Pai Dong
Please note that we have closed for the 2024 season but will re-open again on 2nd June 2025.
At our wine tasting pavilion you will be able to taste our vintages. Notably, with the wine tasting, we include delicious Macanese/Portuguese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Indian, Vietnamese, and Southern Chinese foods. With very few exceptions, we do not prepare typical Croatian dishes. When we prepare dishes from the Orient, they are as much as practicable authentic as recipes/traditions dictate.
The wine tasting pavilion is located right in between our two vineyards and our fruit orchard/herb garden - as you enter, you will have Merlot on your left and Welschriesling on your right with the herb garden in the middle.
We strive to provide our guests as authentic dishes as is possible, as such, I am not inclined to entertain fusion cuisine, nor vegan cuisine. Wine tasting and degustation is from Tuesday to Saturday from 7pm. Please note that because we are not a typical restaurant, we limit our capacity to a maximum of 15 people, hence, you must make a reservation in advance - we do not accept walk-in guests.
The price for the tasting is 68 euro and includes three varietals together with a four-course meal. That is, three 750ml bottles for tables of 2, 3 and 4 - and more bottles for larger tables - pending on number of guests. Of course, you can take the unconsumed wines and food home with you
Please note we do not have a credit-card facility and we do not offer wine tasting without food or food without wine
For reservations, please call us on +385 (0) 91 950 5396 or by email: jaksakivela@gmail.com
Put Dobre Luke 5202/1, Zlopolje, Vis 21480. Croatia www.fieldsofgracevineyards.com