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A View from the Inside - Each month we talk to people who work, live and love wine. This month we chat to Brett Dawson from Turton Wines who stocks the entire Stobi range of red and white wines.
We are delighted with the ERT article in this month’s issue of Harpers where the Stobi Winery is featured as a Macedonian representative at the forthcoming Emerging Regions Tasting where Stobi will not only be available for tastings but will be presenting a masterclass with Darrell Jospeh at 10.30am.
As far as wines go, Macedonia had an image problem. Long known for being a source of cheap bulk plonk - largely because production costs in the country are so much lower than elsewhere in the EU - the country hasn't traditionally been recognised for the beautiful and varied wines it is capable of producing.Yet, as Master of Wine Caroline Gilby explains, this lack of recognition comes at retailers' cost. Macedonia has a wonderful climate for grape growing, meaning its potential is huge: "summer daytime temperatures
The Stobi Chardonnay has a pale yellow hue with aromas of peach and melon with hints of lemon zest and honey. A wine that is dry, medium bodied with a fresh lemony undertone and a long finish.Food SuggestionsMakes an ideal partner for garlicky roast chicken, grilled salmon or to be simply enjoyed on its own with nibbles.
The Stovi Syrah Barrique is a rich, dark ruby colour with aromas of blackberry and raspberry with a hint of spice. A wine that is dry, full bodied, with refined tannins and a long finish.Food SuggestionsPartners best with red meat, stews and farmhouse cheeses. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
The Stobi Petit Verdot has an intense purple colour with aromas of spicy black cherry and a hint of vanilla. A wine that is dry, full bodied, with silky elegant tannins and a long finish. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Tasting NotesIntense deep inky plum colour with aromas of morello cherry, crushed blackberry, notes of roasted coffee and liquorice. An intense wine that is dry, full bodied with a velvety texture boasting an easy, rounded tannic structure and a long finish.Food SuggestionsRoast ham or prosciutto and spicy oriental stir fry dishes.Partners best with red meat, baked dishes and mature cheese. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.Varietal Vranec Vineyard 160 Hectares Harvest Late SeptemberBottled Nov 2013Age of Vine 20-25 YearsSugar (residual) 6.1g/LAlcohol 14.5%pH 3.
Tasting NotesIntense deep plum inky black colour with aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, hints of roasted coffee and spicy vanilla oak. An intense wine that is dry, full bodied with a velvety texture boasting a fine tannic structure, depth and a long finish.
The Stobi Vranec is an Intense deep inky plum colour with aromas of morello cherry, crushed blackberry, notes of roasted coffee and liquorice. An intense wine that is dry, full bodied with a velvety texture boasting an easy, rounded tannic structure and a long finish of cocoa and vanilla.
The Stobi Vranec Veritas Reserve is an intense deep plum inky black colour with aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, hints of roasted coffee and spicy vanilla oak. An intense wine that is dry, full bodied with a velvety texture boasting a fine tannic structure, depth and a long finish of cocoa and vanilla.