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Levent Family Selection 2008

Levent Family Selection 2008

The Leventa winery specialises in high quality red and white wines from sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc and syrah. [...more]

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Taste Bulgarian Wines At Vinaria

Taste Bulgarian Wines At Vinaria

Bulgaria is amongst the countries with the longest traditions of winemaking. Its annual trade fair, Vinaria, held at International Fair – Plovdiv, takes place in March, gathering winemakers from all around the country. [...more]

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February’s Wine: Villa Ponte from Black Sea Gold

February’s Wine: Villa Ponte from Black Sea Gold

Villa Ponte, a red wine from the Bulgarian winery Black Sea Gold, is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, which provides an powerful structure, and syrah, which contributes the fruity, peppery side to this full-bodied wine. [...more]

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Dinner With The Fox And The Hound

Dinner With The Fox And The Hound

The Fox And The Hound is a typical English-themed bar, in an Eastenders sort of way. It is on a side street right off of Vitosha Boulevard in Sofia, leading to NDK. [...more]

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The Anti-Fascist Youth of Bulgaria On-Screen

The Anti-Fascist Youth of Bulgaria On-Screen

One of the most brilliant and exciting Bulgarian films with anti-fascist themes, We Were Young (А бяхме млади) (1960) traces the illegal activities of a group of young people, reaching a serious and profound examination of their characters. [...more]

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Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria’s Wine Holiday

Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria’s Wine Holiday

On 1 February, the Orthodox Church honours Saint Trifon, a healer who was glorified by the miracles he performed. However, this national wine holiday is also celebrated on 14 February according to old customs, which just happens to be Valentine’s Day as well. [...more]

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The Aspirations of Bulgaria

The Aspirations of Bulgaria

The Aspirations of Bulgaria is a contemporaneous volume shining light on Bulgarian military and political actions during the early 2oth century. [...more]

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January’s Wine: LS Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006

January’s Wine: LS Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006

The LS Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006 red wine is made from individually selected cabernet sauvignon grape clusters harvested from vineyards in the Suhindolski areas of Alchaka and Star Dimcha, in Bulgaria. [...more]

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Eat Argentinian at Asado Grill

Eat Argentinian at Asado Grill

Asado Grill, Bulgaria's first Argentinian restaurant, serves up a range of authentic meat dishes and local wines. It is right near the centre of Sofia, on James Bourchier Boulevard. [...more]

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Celebrate Ivanovden On 7 January

Celebrate Ivanovden On 7 January

On 7 January, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church celebrates the day of Saint John the Baptist, who baptised Jesus Christ in the Jordan River. [...more]

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