{"title":"Bulgaria","description":"Wines of Bulgaria — ancient Thracian winemaking, from bold Mavrud to crisp whites.","products":[{"product_id":"2016-telescope-mavrud-bulgaria","title":"2016 Telescope Mavrud Bulgaria","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e91 Point Bulgarian Wonder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTastes like a $30-$40 Bordeaux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare Eastern European Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope was born from the loving relationship of Seth and Zori. Zori, a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBulgaria woman,\u003c\/span\u003e introduced her American husband Seth to Bulgarian wine. This introduction kickstarted the creation of Telescope. With Seth and Zori great passion for \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBulgarian\u003c\/span\u003e wine, they decided to bring these vibrant and dynamic wines to the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough not a large country, Bulgaria has several different climate areas. Beyond climates, it's easiest to think about Bulgaria in terms of five main viticulture areas: Thracian Valley, Danube Plain, Black Sea Coast, Rose Valley, and Struma Valley. Each offers a unique combination of soil, topography, sunshine, wind, and rain. Like other wine-growing regions of the world, each can be subdivided even further. The Thracian Valley rests on the same latitudinal plane as Tuscany and Rioja\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapes for this wine are from the southeastern corner--and the southernmost point--of Bulgaria on the gently rolling hills that make up the country's border with Greece. Clay and cinnamon forest soils and a south-facing slope provide excellent conditions for the vines of this Bulgarian original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAging: 10 months in French Oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Mavrud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMedium violet color. Roasted aromas and flavors of dark chocolate coated berries and nuts, caramelized yams, mocha creme brulee, and pepper on fresh herbs with a supple, bright, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long berry cobbler a la mode, coffee gelato, orange blossom water, and nut skin finish with soft, silky tannins and light oak. A supple and captivating indigenous Bulgarian red that delights with appealing brushstrokes of distinctive flavors. ~91 Tastings.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Telescope Mavrud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42789904810219,"sku":"TLM16","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/products\/2016TelescopeMavrudBulgaria.jpg?v=1652059520"},{"product_id":"2014-telescope-red-blend-bulgaria","title":"2014 Telescope Red Blend Bulgaria","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTastes like a $30-$40 Bordeaux\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Superbly Balanced and Highly Polished Gem\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eBHW Has the Lowest Price Anywhere!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelescope was born from the loving relationship of Seth and Zori. 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Vanilla and subtle cigar box aromas combine with a palate of dark fruit and leather in this memorable blend of Syrah, Merlot, and Petit Verdot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAging: 10 months in French Oak barrels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"inner-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e: 100% \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSyrah, Merlot, and Petit Verdot\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMedium dusty ruby color. 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