{"product_id":"tipchenitza-oak-barrel-chardonnay-blend","title":"'Oak Barrel' Bulgarian White Blend 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: \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: Chardonnay, Vrachanski Misket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eABV: 12.5%\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\u003eThis is a buttery Burgundy on steroids. Classical Chardonnay characteristics (enhanced with a little of the local Muscat) yet the high alcohol and oak influence of a big red. Nothing subtle about it but great fun. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with roast poultry, creamy sauces, rich fish, or soft cheeses — a powerful, oak-driven white built for indulgent dishes.\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.  They focus on native varietals, craft production, and sustainability. Representing the confidence to embrace both past and future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Bulgarian white wine is a blend of Chardonnay and the local variety Vrachanski Misket. It's from Tipchenitza's 'Oak Barrel' series which embraces first fill oak barrels and premium positioning.\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":56288627622219,"sku":"TPOBC22","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/3699\/3611\/files\/Tipchenitza_VratshanskiMisket_Chardonnay_2048.jpg?v=1775660973","url":"https:\/\/shop.intrepidwines.com\/products\/tipchenitza-oak-barrel-chardonnay-blend","provider":"Intrepid Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}