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My journal of thoughts, ideas and
experiences collected whilst exploring
the world of drinks.
Via Istrum Tamyanka chateau burgozone
Discover the unique character of Tamyanka, Bulgaria’s local name for Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains, a grape that thrives in the warm, sun-drenched Danube Plain. Château Burgozone’s Via Istrum showcases the best of this grape with a bone-dry, still Muscat, offering a vibrant bouquet of honeysuckle, orange peel, and apricot. With its rich, slightly oily texture and a touch of almond peel bitterness, this wine is an elegant expression of Muscat’s exotic character.
Rediscovering Bulgarian Wines: A Bold Journey at 50
At 50, I rediscovered Bulgarian wines—once popular but long absent from UK shelves. Bold reds like Rubin and aromatic whites like Tamyanka now showcase Bulgaria's unique viticultural heritage. Much like my own journey of growth and self-realisation, these wines have emerged with confidence and character worth celebrating.
Height of Arrows Bright
Holyrood Distillery’s Height of Arrows Bright. A truly juniper-forward gin that showcases the extraordinary range of essential oils contained within the tiny week juniper berry.
Melina Honey wine
Raw honey has a very high concentration of sugars which when fermented results in an alcoholic drink called honey wine, or Mead.
Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety that responds well to a cool climate (Chinon, Saumur-Champigny, Finger Lakes).