Mike Tipping selects the Stobi Vranec for a dinner party
Posted on Wed 21st May 2014 at 09:51
We are delighted to see that Mike Tipping featured the Stobi Vranec in an edition of The Press this weekend.
Mike selected three wines which he thought would be a welcome gift for a dinner party, specifically choosing those that were a little bit different.Mike says “I can’t remember ever having included a wine from the Republic of Macedonia in this column but there’s always a first time, so here goes. The bottle in question is Stobi Vranec Classic 2011, from the Tikveš region, and a new listing at Wine Rack.” “Vranec is one of the most important red grapes in Macedonia and this is an approachable example, aged in Slavonian oak barrels. With a velvety texture and up-front flavours of plums, cherries, coffee and anise, it is all held together by some firm tannins. Pair this one with roast beef or lamb but it will perhaps go best with a hearty casserole.” We were pleased that the Vranec was selected to accompany the main meal, and cannot agree more with Mike that the choice of dishes to accompany this wine. Hearty food needs hearty wine and the Stobi Vranec is full bodied and bursting with flavour. The wine is full bodied, deep in colour, rich in extract with a fine tannic structure in a bottle that is ready to impress anyone at a dinner party.