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

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. Firm tannins. On the palate, this is very smooth. It has a nice complexity as it unwinds in the glass. Flavors of cherries, boysenberries and a bit of dark chocolate. Nice balance. Long finish. Very unique. This seems like it could use a few more years to mature then drink over the next ten. This will work well with roasted fowl or veggies.

Grade:

A-

Score:

Vintage:

2018

Current Price:

$25.00USD

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

Vintage:

2016

Score:

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

Vintage:

2018

Score:

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

Vintage:

2015

Score:

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

2018 Bulgariana Sauvignon Blanc, Bulgaria, Thracian Valley, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$14.00USD

A nice take on a simple Sauvignon Blanc from Bulgaria. Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has citrus with a steely quality. On the palate, there is a nice minerality with slight tropical fruits. A slightly oily texture. Good acidity. Long finish. This drinks easy but isn't likely to last a long time. Drink now. This is nice on its own but will be a bit better with food. Lighter dishes will work well.

2015 Bessa Valley Winery Enira, Bulgaria, Thracian Lowlands, Wine Review

Vintage:

2015

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$16.00USD

This is a blend of Merlot 52%, Syrah 26%, Petit Verdot 14%, and Cabernet Sauvignon: 8%. It works quite well. Garnet/ruby in color, mostly opaque and bright. The nose smells like a great Bordeaux blend; cassis, cherries, cigar box and spice. Full bodied. On the palate, this has some depth and complexity. Cherries, black raspberries with some char and spice. Light tannins. This drinks great on its own and would work with roasted meats (or veggies). This should drink well for the next seven to ten years. A really good value.

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

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