New Wine Arrivals From Bulgaria Mixed Case

Satin Brut Rosé, 2015, Logodaj Winery, Struma Valley Very elegant pink bubbly made from the local Bulgarian grape Melnik by the Méthode Traditionnelle and aged for 36 months on the lees – pale pink, pronounced notes of wild roses and red fruits, fresh and floral. Enjoy as an aperitif, with raw seafood or salads.

Symbiose, 2019, Bratanov Family Winery, Sakar Mountain Made to express the symbiose between the land and the vines, a wild fermented blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Tamianka. Fresh and zesty floral character with notes of white peach, lime and acacia. Open along salads, vegetarian or Asian dishes.

Kaylashki Misket, 2019, Haralambievi Family Winery, Danube Plain From a single vineyard of this local Bulgarian white variety, elegant straw coloured with pronounced fresh character and notes of pineapple, quince, grapefruit and geranium flowers. Great as an aperitif or with smoked salmon, shellfish and salads.

Broad Leaved Melnik “VNYRD”, 2018, Damyanov Winery, Struma Valley А prominent local red grape that used to be a favourite of Winston Churchill. Beautiful garnet with aromas of ripe cherries, medium bodied, juicy and rich, loads of red forest fruits and herbs, very pleasant fruity finish. Enjoy with roast white meats, lamb or soft cheeses.

Evmolpia, 2019, Tsarev Brod Winery, Black Sea Coast An local Bulgarian red variety created by crossing Merlot and Mavrud, from a single vineyard and aged for 8 months in 400 litre French oak barrels. Intense purple with notes of blackberries and plums, Medium to full bodied with lovely freshness and concentration. Lovely with wild mushroom dishes.

3 Blend Red, 2015, Bratanov Family Winery, Sakar Mountain Bratanovi’s twist on a Bordeaux blend  - a blend of Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Rubin with a total of 36 months of ageing in different oak barrels plus more bottle age. Intense crimson colour, plenty of ripe red fruits and dark chocolate on the nose, rich and juicy with further notes of tobacco and leather and velvety tannins. Screams for venison, wild boar or matured hard cheeses.