
VINI Cabernet Sauvignon
Bulgarian Master Vintners
Style Heavy red Old World Country Bulgaria
Price $8
Vintage tasted 2008
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon
Overview When was the last time you had a
good Bulgarian Cab? We definitely
don’t spend much time drinking
Bulgarian wine, so we were
pleasantly surprised when the brown
bag came off this bottle. Fans of juicy
New World Cabs might be shocked,
though: this wine is a perfect
example of what the wine world calls
“green” flavors. That is, it’s
reminiscent of cabbage, asparagus,
herbs, grass—take your pick. And
while that may not be for everyone,
it’s certainly worth giving a try.
Nose It reminded our blind tasters of
green peppers, mulch, and fresh
herbs. One taster commented that it
seemed to jump out of the glass.
Mouth There are more herbal flavors
here, with an impressive level of
balance.