Bulgarian Wines
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Vini 2006 Veni Vidi Vici Merlot (Thracian Valley)
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- $8
Soft blackberry, cinnamon and pepper aromas lead flavors of juicy berry and savory spice in this Merlot from Bulgaria. Good tannins and structure give the wine ageability, which will also temper its oaky character. Overall, an impressive effort from an emerging region.
— S.K.
(5/1/2009)
Pulden 2005 Salta Terra Merlot (Thracian Valley)
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- $9
A slightly green nose is tempered by aromas of cherry, spice and dried herbs in this Bulgarian Merlot. Soft, integrated flavors are of vanilla, spice and berry. Firm and complex, the wine offers a lingering, warm finish. Aged for at least six months in Bulgarian oak barrels, it’s ready to drink now.
— S.K.
(5/1/2009)
Vini 2009 Veni Vidi Vici Merlot (Thracian Valley)
- Best Buy
- $8
Harmonious on the nose and palate with ripe black plums and cassis enveloped by a layer of char and smoke. Medium to full bodied with structured acidity, it’s a straightforward but sound Merlot with powdery, soft tannins and a tasty black cherry and graham cracker finish.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
Vini 2009 Veni Vidi Vici Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley)
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- $8
Nicely concentrated with a core of ripe red fruit and menthol, this is a fresh, forward Cab that’s a bargain at $8. Bright and clean from start to finish, the finish lingers on smooth, velvety tannins and a fresh, herbaceous mint note.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
Domaine Boyar 2009 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Thracian Valley)
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- $9
Pristine flavors of cassis and black cherry give an elegant floral quality to this dry, full-bodied Cabernet. Crisp with acidity, it’s balanced and impeccably crafted. It finishes long on a delicious coffee-inflected note.
— A.I.
(12/1/2012)
Vini 2011 Veni Vidi Vici Chardonnay (Thracian Valley)
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- $9
Aromatic, with notes of orange blossom and lemon zest, this dry, bracing Chardonnay boasts surprising depth and minerality. Vibrant with lemony acidity, it finishes briskly, with a hint of lime-zest-like astringency.
— A.I.
(4/1/2013)
Vini 2009 Veni Vidi Vici Pinot Noir (Danube River Plains)
- Best Buy
- $9
Packed with bright red cherries, strawberries and a spray of violet perfume, this medium-bodied Bulgarian Pinot is straightforward yet surprisingly well structured with zesty acidity and soft, integrated tannins. A fresh, tasty pick that’s a steal at $9.
— A.I.
(9/1/2011)
Vini 2002 Meritage (Sliven)
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- $7
Although this may not come across like a Merlot, it still offers great value. Plenty of vanilla mixes with deep berry and spice aromas, while the dark, extracted mouth offers a lush feel with good tannin matched with black berry and white pepper.
— M.D.
(6/1/2006)
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