Tastings


Chicago Value Wine Challenge 2002

The verdict is in: Top 50 Wine Values Revealed

"Now we are pleased to reveal the results from Chicago Value Wine Challenge 2001, which found the best wines possible for $15 or less.

After tasting through almost 600 wines, our expectations have been surpassed. In choosing the top ten wines from a shortlist of 30, our select guest tasters were astonished that they were tasting wines that retailed for $15 and in some cases as low as $7." BTI, Chicago

BULGARIAN WINES PRESENTED BY BULGARIAN MASTER VINTNERS

Vini 2000 Merlot, Sliven $6.99.

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Deep ruby-red hue. Dark fruit and licorice aromas follow through on a medium-bodied palate with a dry, fairly tannic finish. This is a firm and somewhat chewy style that also has impressive depth of flavor and bright acidity. A real food wine and a vast improvement on past vintages from this producer.



Top 50 Value: 2002 Chicago Value Challenge
RATED: 86 points (Highly Recommended)
CATEGORY: Merlot
Alcohol by Volume: 13%
TASTING LOCATION: Tasted in our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: 11/2001
WINE ID: 138789

We have noted the following US importers for this wine:

Bulgarian Master Vintners
1447 E. Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
USA
Tel: (707) 939-8719
Fax: (360) 237-2326
www.wineimport.com

Vini 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sliven $6.99.

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Deep red with purple highlights. Bordeaux-like aromas of lead pencil and black currants follow through on a medium-bodied palate with firm and drying tannins. A substantial wine with more character than you might expect at this price point.



RATED: 85 points (Highly Recommended)
CATEGORY: Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
TASTING LOCATION: Tasted in our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: 11/2001
WINE ID: 138790

We have noted the following US importers for this wine:

Bulgarian Master Vintners
1447 E. Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
USA
Tel: (707) 939-8719
Fax: (360) 237-2326
www.wineimport.com

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