2015 Valley Vintners Parallel 43 Trianguli Bouquet, Bulgaria, Danubian Plain, Wine Review

Bouquet is grape variety that is cross between the Mavrud and Pinot Noir grapes created in 1951 at the Pleven viticulture and oenology institute in northern Bulgaria. Garnet in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries and cranberries. Medium bodied. Silky tannins. On the palate, this has a cherry sweet tart quality. Sort of Pinot-like but a bit heavier. An intriguing wine that certainly has some potential. It drinks fine on its own but really needs some food to work with the acidity. Roasted fowl would be a nice choice but a burger would work too. Its hard to say, but it seems like it should work for the next three to five years.

Grade:

B+

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Vintage:

2015

Current Price:

$14.00USD

2016 Bulgariana Gamza, Bulgaria, Danube Plain, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Current Price:

$10.00USD

This is made from the Gamza grape (known as Kadarka in Hungary). It has a long history in Bulgaria. Deep ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries and pomegranates. On the palate, this is tart with moderate tannins. Very mouth-puckering. Flavors of cherries and cranberries with some depth. Long, tart finish. This wine begs for food and will work better with food to cut the acidity. Chicken dishes should work well. Drink over the next few years.

2015 Manastira Wine Cellar Mavrud Riverside, Bulgaria, Thracian Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$15.00USD

Mavrud is a grape that dates back to the Greek times. The name comes from a Greek word meaning blacks the skin is bluish-black. It is one of the prized indigenous grapes in Bulgaria. The winery is built on the site of an ancient Monastery that was destroyed by the Turns in the fifteenth century. Ruby in color, clear and bright. The nose has cherries, some raspberries, plums and strawberries. Some spice as well. On the palate, this is medium bodied with good acidity. Black cherry fruit. Light tannins. Some depth and complexity. This is a really nice value. Somewhat Pinot-like bu

2016 Rumelia Wine Cellar Mavrud Reserve, Bulgaria, Thracian Valley, Plovdiv, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$35.00USD

This is made from the Mavrud grape, an ancient grape indigenous to Bulgaria. Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose has black cherries, boysenberries, smoke, and slight forest floor. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, this is more of an elegant wine with black cherry fruit, tart cherries and underlying forest floor. Complex. Great acidity. Long finish. A really interesting experience. This will work better with food than on its own. Roasted fowl or even pasta Bolognaise would work well. Drink over the next four to seven years.

2018 Georgiev - Milkov Handpressed Rubin, Bulgaria, Thracian Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$25.00USD

This is made from the Rubin grape which was created in 1944 through cross-breeding of Syrah & Nebbiolo. It is one of the more popular red grapes grown in Bulgaria. Ruby in color, mostly clear and bright. The nose has cherries, black cherries and cherry candy. Medium bodied.

2018 Rossidi Enophile Gewurztraminer & Chardonnay, Bulgaria, Thracian Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

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Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$18.00USD

This is an unusual blend from one of Bulgaria's top rated young wineries. Silvery/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has a slight lychee nut but mostly minerals and lemons. Slightly oily texture. Clean and refreshing on the palate with a nice backbone of acidity. Lemons and minerality on the palate. Nice finish. Drink over the next year or so. This drinks easily on its own and will work well with lighter foods. Thai food would be a nice match.

2015 Valley Vintners Parallel 43 Trianguli Bouquet, Bulgaria, Danubian Plain, Wine Review

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