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Via Istrum Tamyanka chateau burgozone
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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.

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Rediscovering Bulgarian Wines: A Bold Journey at 50

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.

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