{"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. Winston Churchill’s 10 Downing Street ordered 500 litres of Bulgarian red 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. Their focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability represent the confidence to embrace both past and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eVinification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTipchenitza’s Oak Barrel series is unapologetically bold. This Bulgarian Red wine celebrates the local Rubin variety and is aged in ‘first fill’ oak barrels for up to 24 months.\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":56498279186763,"sku":"TPOBR22","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/Oak_Barrel_Rubin.png?v=1775660972","url":"https:\/\/shop.intrepidwines.com\/products\/oak-barrel-rubin-wine-by-tipchenitza-winery","provider":"Intrepid Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}