{"title":"Rich and Complex Reds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"tipchenitza-oak-barrel-red","title":"'Oak Barrel' Bulgarian Red Blend by Tipchenitza Winery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/18\/tipchenitza-winery\/\"\u003eTipchenitza Winery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/the-danube-plains-wine-bulgaria\/\"\u003eDanubian Plain, Bulgaria\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022 \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon and Rubin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack cherry, black pepper, chocolate and vanilla. The high alcohol provides warmth to the long finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb, hearty stews, or aged cheeses — a bold, oak-aged red built for full-flavoured food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulgaria’s wine history oscillates between quality and quantity. Winston Churchill’s 10 Downing Street ordered 500 litres of Bulgarian wine annually, though if your reference point is 1990’s Bulgarian wine you might be wondering why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipchenitza Winery is part of a new wave of Bulgarian winemakers is determined to set the record straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability represent the confidence to embrace both past and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipchenitza’s Oak Barrel series is unapologetically bold. Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with a little of the local Rubin variety and aged in ‘first fill’ oak barrels. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSustainability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipchenitza Winery were early adopters of the lightweight bottle, reducing the environmental impact of transporting wines. They are also members of the Sustainable Wine Round Table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intrepid Wines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56288728875339,"sku":"TPOBCS22","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/OB_Red.png?v=1775660972"},{"product_id":"dorina-lindemann-touriga-nacional","title":"Touriga Nacional by Dorina Lindemann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, Touriga Nacional did its work quietly. Grown in quantity, blended into bulk wines, valued for structure and colour but rarely allowed to speak for itself. At Dorina Lindemann's estate, that never sat quite right. Together with her daughters, Dorina runs a women-led winery built on a simple conviction: if a grape has character, it deserves to be heard on its own. Not softened, not hidden, not diluted by volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo they bottled it as a varietal, patiently, deliberately, and without compromise. The result is a Touriga Nacional that feels assured rather than showy: concentrated, expressive, and unmistakably itself. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2025, that quiet confidence was recognised when the wine won Gold at Mundus Vini. A milestone certainly, but more importantly, proof that when care, conviction, and respect lead the way, even a long-overlooked grape can finally take centre stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: Dorina Lindemann\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Alentejo, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Touriga Nacional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting note: Steak knives at the ready, this wine is a beast. Rich, powerful, alcoholic, yet your teeth are spared from the grippy tannins typical of this category. With its dark fruits and long finish this wine stands up to bold foods and changes perceptions of the varietal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with steak, slow-cooked beef, lamb, or aged cheeses. A powerful Touriga Nacional built for bold food and big occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Intrepid Wines Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294194282827,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/DLTN.png?v=1775660946"},{"product_id":"oak-barrel-rubin-wine-by-tipchenitza-winery","title":"'Oak Barrel' Rubin by Tipchenitza Winery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/18\/tipchenitza-winery\/\"\u003eTipchenitza Winery\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/intrepidwines.com\/2026\/02\/26\/the-danube-plains-wine-bulgaria\/\"\u003eDanubian Plain, Bulgaria\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Varieties: Rubin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVol: 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrinking Window: This wine will age well (10 or more years) and is likely to peak in 2030. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing Temperature:  16-19°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eIdeal Setting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is perfect for the centre of a family gathering. It's rich flavours complement feasts. It would also suit a collector or enthusiast who wants to buy multiple bottles to taste at different points of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBouquet of blueberry, mulberry, toast and a gentle aroma of vanilla and chocolate. On the palate it's blueberry, plum, and vanilla.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with grilled red meats, slow-cooked lamb, hearty stews, or aged cheeses — a bold, oak-aged red built for full-flavoured food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulgaria’s wine history oscillates between quality and quantity. 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