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Borovitza Gamza 2009 from Bulgaria – 90 points
Borovitza Gamza 2009 from Bulgaria – “Light ruby colour, with nose of blackberries and some cherry; berries and cherry on the palate, with hints of spice and mushroom; very earthy character, with subtle oakiness and fresh acidity.”
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Vino Budimir’s 2007 Sub Rosa awarded 91 points by eRobertParker.com
Vino Budimir’s 2007 Sub Rosa – “By far the most impressive of this group, it is tightly wound, powerful and intense, with fine fruit and tension on the finish. A touch rustic on opening, it comes around well.”
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Tikveš Vranec Special Selection (2011) – 87 points
Tikveš Vranec Special Selection (2011) – “Aromas of spice, raspberry and sour cherry…flavours of raspberry, cassis, clove and black pepper…a developing wine, with somewhat chewy tannins; lacks balance.”
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Andro Tomić – nurturing Hvar’s autochthonous heritage
“Tomić is both a source and symbol of the vitality of Croatia’s emboldened presence and popularity; nurturing Hvar’s autochthonous varieties and products…in the manner of his forefathers.”
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Dingač – from ‘the little blue’
“Dingač therefore not only represents a prime example of one of Croatia’s premium quality red wines, but of a viticulture adapted to the particular circumstances of time and place.”
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Vinarija Ivanović Prokupac (2011) – 91 points
Vinarija Ivanović Prokupac (2011) – “Intense nose of plums and blackcurrant…black cherry and red fruit on the palate…satin texture with well-integrated tannins.”
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Serbia’s wine regions – Župa
In addition to several international grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, and Italian Riesling, local producers in Župa like Budimir, Minić, Ivanović, Spasić, and Botunjac also grow autochthonous White Tamjanika and Prokupac.
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Vranac Potrkanjski 2007 by Jović Winery, Knjaževac, Serbia
“Jović’s Vranac appeared to me like my grandma’s garden in summer: floral fragrances, all mixed in a nectar inebriating bees. No, they were not Mediterranean plants, rather Central European ones: foxgloves, pot marigold, violet and red vetches, sunflowers, nasturcium, matthiola, peppermint and many more.”
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Hercegovina Produkt Charisma Blatina 2012 – 83 points
Hercegovina Produkt Charisma Blatina 2012 – “Underripe redcurrant and black pepper on the palate…Earthy quality, with generous acidity.”
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All about Sangiovese
“Sangiovese is among the noblest autochthonous grape varieties in Italy…the spectrum of aromas it may develop depending on terroir is spectacular and it usually has great potential for ageing.”
