VINI Pinot Noir 2009 Sliver Medal Winner at WSWA 2011 in Orlando
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Best wines of 2010 - Wine Report from the Fort
Wine Report from the Fort Best wines of 2010 By Fred McMillin http://www.northsidesf.com/jan11/fw_winereport.html We taste a lot of wine at our Fort Mason classes, and here are last year’s favorites by color, type, varietal, and price. Whites, pinks and sparklers Chardonnay Under $20 : Steele Wines California “Steele Cuvee” 2008, $18 Over $20 : Grgich Hills Estate Napa Valley 2007, $42 Chenin Blanc Under $20 : Ballentine Vineyards Napa Valley 2009, $15 Pink Under $20 : Pedroncelli Vineyards Sonoma County Dry Rosé of Zinfandel 2008, $10 Pinot Gris Under $20 : King Estate Oregon “Acrobat” 2008, $12 Riesling Under $20 : Steele Wines Shooting Star Lake County 2008, $14 Sauvignon Blanc Under $20 : Vini Wines Black Sea (Bulgaria) 2009, $8 Over $20 : Peju Province Winery Napa Valley 2008, $22 Sparklers Under $20 : Tiamo Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Veneto (Italy) NV, $15 Traminer Under $20 : Targovishte Winery Black Sea (Bulgaria) 2009, $11 Viognier Maximum $20 : Handley Cellars Dry Creek Valley...
VINI Bulgarian Wines Gain Market Share in the U.S. with 35% Sales Increase in 2010
SONOMA, CA VINI, the best-selling Bulgarian wines in the America continue to gain notoriety with exceptional scores from prominent critics. A recent review in The Tasting Panel Magazine scored 91 points for the VINI Merlot, 2008 Thracian Valley while Wine Enthusiast Magazine bestowed a “Best Buy” recommendation and 86 points for the VINI Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008 Thracian Valley. Robert M. Parker, Jr’s Wine Advocate has also recently praised the entire VINI line. These ratings are representative of the growing trend toward high quality value-priced wines from Bulgaria. During challenging economic times, VINI and several other Bulgarian wines distributed by Sonoma-based Bulgarian Master Vintners continue to gain notoriety and market share in America. Sales increased by 35% in 2010 after a solid gains in 2009. Many internationally acclaimed wine producers are looking to Bulgaria as the "next big thing," as Bulgarian wines represent extraordinary quality and extremely reasonable...
