Croatia's most celebrated wine region along the Adriatic coast and islands, producing powerful Plavac Mali (genetically related to Zinfandel) and distinctive indigenous varieties — Posip, Grk, and Bogdanusa from the islands. Ancient vineyards on limestone karst and Mediterranean island terraces.
| Year | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | Outstanding Dalmatian vintage; Plavac Mali of exceptional concentration from the steep island terraces. |
| 2021 | — | Elegant vintage; island wines of unusual freshness and mineral character. |
| 2020 | — | Benchmark year; Mike Grgich's Plavac and Saints Hills Plavac both achieved international recognition. |
| 2019 | — | Classic Adriatic conditions; old-vine Plavac from Hvar's south-facing slopes excelled. |
| 2018 | — | Solid vintage; limestone karst yielded wines of characteristic Dalmatian power and freshness. |