William Brouwer

9.0

We had this delicious Merlot in Gent, Belgium at Valentino’s. Great nose, full body. Delicious with our sea bass and vegetable ravioli. First time ever having a Bulgarian wine. This winery has been in business 30 years. — a year ago

Kristin the Wine Girl

9.0

Floral gardenia, fresh pineapple, juicy pink lady apple. Fresh, crisp and delightful, on its own or with spicier fare. Also delicious with Bulgarian sheep’s feta and EVOO - truly a perfect pairing! — 6 years ago

Lukasz Niedzielski

9.2

Great surprise! Blend of Riesling with Albariño. Pale olive yellow. Very mineral with taste of fresh apricots. Had with pumpkin soup and ripe wild tomatoes with Bulgarian feta as appetizers — 8 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Extremely unique Bulgarian Blend! Aromas of smoke, wet rocks, and dark cherries. Flavors of cassis, plums and oak. Pleasant musty funk. Smooth tannins and beautiful balance. — 8 years ago

with Kasey

Nenad Kesin

8.9

Excellent wine for a ridiculous price. Bulgarian wines are unbelievable! — 8 years ago

Steven Richardson

9.2

Never had Bulgarian wine before, but with this I’m a convert. — 9 years ago

Michael Teitz

8.9

Rubin is a Bulgarian variety made of crossing Nebbiolo and Shiraz. Funny nose with unexpectedly great taste. Less then 10 thousand bottles made. Check uniquato for more experimental products (e.g. Ruen and more). — 9 years ago

with Janna and Tania

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2017 | the Bulgarian domain of Stephan von Neipperg. 52 Merlot 26 Syrah 14 Petit Verdot 8 Cabernet Sauvignon | two hours decant | Sultry amarone cherries in smell, spicy taste, at first not so easy, but with food smooth | with a ovendish of pointed cabbage and minced meat — 3 years ago

Liz Nichols

9.0

This is a Bulgarian Cabernet and is fantastic. So smooth!
— 7 years ago

Justin

9.0

Perhaps the first Bulgarian wine I’ve ever had. Purchased on a whim because I was curious, but this is really excellent. Punchy & delicious. Recommend! — 7 years ago

Nenad Kesin

9.3

My second Bulgarian wine. And what a wine! Extremely rich on nose and palate, long aftertaste, frit forward, well balanced. A very pleasent surprise. And fairly priced as well. — 8 years ago

Assen Milushev

9.0

100% Mavrud grapes, dried for 2-3 months outside, "Bulgarian Amarone". Spices, dried herbs, preserved / cooked fruit, cocoa, leather. Very powerful, full bodied wine, high tannins and alcohol, lots of ageing potential — 8 years ago

Adam MCLEAN

9.0

Gewurtztraminer, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc! Bulgarian crisp easy drink at Scran & Scallie in Edinburgh. — 9 years ago

Patrick Vanhoucke

9.0

LONGING FOR THE SOUTH

Yesterday I drank this very nice Macedonian semi-dry T'ga za Jug red wine.

The wine is made of the native grape variety Vranec. It has an intense red color, and the distinctive taste of raisins and raspberries, which make it a nice sweet treat (hence: semi-dry).

The wine is named after the poem ‘Taga za Yug’ of the Bulgarian poet Konstantin Miladinov (1830–1862), one of the Miladinov brothers, who originate from Ottoman Macedonia. Both brothers are thought to have laid the foundation of the Macedonian literary tradition.

‘Taga za Yug’ means ‘longing for the South’ (el anhelo por el Sur): "If I had an eagle's wings, I would rise and fly on them to our shores, to our own parts [...] Here are frost and snow and ashes, blizzards and harsh winds abound [...] There the sunrise warms the soul".

When it is cold outside, and fiercely raining, I can assure you that it makes you long for the sun that warms the soul. Drinking the T'ga za Jug wine in good company and nice surroundings makes for a wonderful or sometimes even better alternative.
— 9 years ago

Slava Gudym

9.0

My Bulgarian friends told me after bottle of this wine you will hear sound of Kaba Gayda instrument. So far I feel just tipsy and in a good mood. — 5 years ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Wonderful Bulgarian Red Blend (55% Merlot, 35% Syrah and 10% Petite Verdot). Aromas of Dark fruits with hints of violets, black olives, cedar, vanilla and tobacco. Dark fruit driven pallet that also notes black olives, bell pepper and graphite. Powerful but elegant at the same time. Beautiful balance with nice grip on the lingering finish. Excellent! Thanks for sharing this one- Ron B! — 5 years ago

Nenad Kesin

8.9

Very good bulgarian blend. Typically great value for money. Fruity and juicy but then layered and complex as well. More on tannic side, tannins are rather firm and unpolished, but I like such wines. Has a note of sweetness as well. Would buy again! — 8 years ago

Nenad Kesin

8.9

My first Bulgarian wine. It’s a wonderful syrah, typical in every aspect, just like it should be. — 8 years ago

Raushan Adayeva

9.0

2013 is not at a peak, but still developing. Bulgarian pepper, raisins, greens, feathers. Color of s deep and intensive. Tannins are round, acidity average+. Good quality wine but I would rather prefer drink it few years later. — 8 years ago

Marla Frederick

9.0

My first Bulgarian wine and I am impressed by its complexity, by its ability to confirm all of my generalizations about the sheer exoticism of eastern Europe. This is a confusing, yet glorious amalgam of roses, pine, mountain air, and wild berries. This is Julie Andrews, spinning with arms spread, among seven wanderers genuflecting at vampire tombs. Disorienting. Vino di Vino. — 9 years ago