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Taste Bulgarian Wines At Vinaria

By Magda on 13 March 2010 in News, What's On, Wine

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.

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February’s Wine: Villa Ponte from Black Sea Gold

By Magda on 31 January 2010 in Culture, Food, Wine

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.

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Trifon Zarezan, Bulgaria’s Wine Holiday

By Magda on 30 January 2010 in Culture, Holidays, Tradition

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.

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January’s Wine: LS Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2006

By Magda on 30 December 2009 in Culture, Wine

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.

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Eat Argentinian at Asado Grill

By Magda on 30 December 2009 in Food, Life, Wine

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.

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A Curious History for a Wine

By Magda on 29 November 2009 in Culture, Wine

The winemakers at Lovico Suhindol blended 35 cuves (“lina” in Bulgarian) of cabernet sauvignon, 11 of merlot, four of rubin and three of gamza.

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It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Time!

By admin on 16 November 2009 in Culture, Wine

According to French tradition, wine lovers around the world set aside the third Thursday of November each year to celebrate the release of the new vintage Beaujolais Nouveau.

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