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ReDark 2004

РеДарк 2004
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Producer:
Damianitza (Дамяница)
Country:
Bulgaria (България) 
Vintage:
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2004
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Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon (Каберне Совиньон)

Merlot (Мерло)
Added by demiro
17 Jul 2008

Winemaker's notes:
ReDark is Damianitza's premier wine, made from hand-picked grapes selected at optimal ripeness. The hot and dry summer of South-Western Bulgaria produced grapes of superbly concentrated aromas and a dramatic, purple-red color. Damianitza's oenological style and advanced vinification techniques brought out the distinctive personality of this versatile grape.

The result is a full-bodied yet velvety wine - indeed, Bulgaria's first ultrapremium wine. This wine is suitable for ageing and, although its supple character makes its approachable immediately, it is best enjoyed in three to five years.

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How to drink it
Food: Chicken, Chicken Smoked, Couscous, Duck, Ham, Hamburger, Lamb (Grilled, Broiled), Pasta with Tomato Sauce, Pasta with Vegetables, Pates, Pizza, Quiche, Rabbit, Sausage, Spicy Chinese, Steak (Grilled, Broiled), Tuna, Turkey, Veal, Venison
Cheese: Brie, Camember, Danish Blu, Gouda, Gruyere, Pecorino Toscano, Sharp Cheddar
Temperature: 16-18 °C
Corked wine
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A 'Corked' wine is a wine that has been bottled with a cork that is contaminated with TCA (2,4,6-Trichloroanisole). TCA contamination usually comes from corks but can also come from barrels, other cooperage or even, apparently, from wood within the cellar including walls or beams. The term 'corked ...
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Comments & Ratings
1andre
31 Jan 2009
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A firm favourite that goes well with most meals. I always keep a bottle or two at home.