18 May, Saturday, Triaditsa Hall 2, Grand Hotel Sofia, floor 1
12:00 AM - 01:45 PM - Master class - Christy Canterbury's Selection: The Best of Balkans - Christy Canterbury MW, USA
Uniqueness and extraordinary diversity of Balkan wines are more and more globally recognized and appreciated. The indigenous local varieties from the region should be discovered. For us to enjoy, our panel member Christy Canterbury MW picked her Balkan favourites, and will show us some of the Balkan best wines!
1. Chamlija Narince 2012, Turkey
2. Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko 2011, Greece
3. Caric Plovac Ploški Barrique 2008, Hvar Island, Croatia
4. 3 Fete Negre, Feteasca Neagra
5. Tikves Barovo Red 2009, Macedonia
6. Castra Rubra Butterflies Rock 2009, Bulgaria
7. Vino Budimir Svb Rosa 2007, Serbia
8. Disznókő 5 Puttonyos 2007 Aszú, Hungary
Price after May 10th - 95 BGN
Early registration price - 75 BGN
02:00 AM - 03:45 PM - Master Class - Turkey - Bringing the Old and New Worlds Together, Taner Ogutoglu, Turkey
In the past few years Turkish wines firmly positioned themselves on the global wine market, especially on the very demanding British market. This state of affairs is a primarily result of the diligent work of Wines of Turkey, which managed to organize and integrate the best wineries from Turkey under the single umbrella body! Wines of Turkey director Taner Ogutoglu managed to discover and show the world the beauty, richness and potential of Turkish wines.
8 wines will be tasted.
1. Diren Collection Narince 2010
2. LA Wines Mon Reve Chardonnay Chenin Blanc 2011
3. Kavaklidere Cotes d’Avanos Narince – Chardonnay 2011
4. Suvla Wines Suvla Blush Karasakiz 2012
5. Pamukkale Winery Meridies Rose 2012
6. Kavaklidere Prestige Okuzgozu 2009
7. Pamukkale Winery Meridies Red 2010
8. Suvla Wines Sur 2010
Price after May 10th - 75 BGN
Early registration price - 55 BGN
19 May, Sunday, Triaditsa Hall 2, Grand Hotel Sofia, floor 1
12:00 AM - 01:45 PM - Master Class - Greek Wines - The Jurassic Park of Viticulture - Rare Greek varieties, Konstantinos Lazarakis MW, Greece, BIWC Chairman
Konstantinos Lazarakis MW works as an Imports Manager and Wine Buyer in AIOLOS ltd and the Managing Director of Wine and Spirits Professional Consultants that run WSET courses in Greece.
In the last two years I have been involved in wine writing and wine journalism and I now write for four Greek publications as well as having 'Wines of Greece' published as a part of the Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library in Sept. 2005.
1. Mylonas Winery Savatiano 2012
2. Ktima Pavlidis Assyrtiko 2011
3. Lyrarakis Vidiano 2012
4. Malagouzia Techni Oinou 2012
5. Kir Yiannis Ramnista 2009
6. Ktima Palivou Nemea 2010
7. KtimaTsililis (Theopetra) Limniona 2010
8. Moschofilero Boutaris 2012
Price after May 10th - 95 BGN
Early registration price - 75 BGN
02:00 PM- 03:45 PM - Master Class - Falling in Love with Croatian Wines - Charming Mediterranean Terroir, Saša Špiranec, Croatia
Sasa Spiranec is a wine consultant with Vinart Ltd. and an associate at Vinolab Ltd. in Zagreb, Croatia. The Vinart Ltd. consulting company specializes in wine and food publishing, wine education, wine marketing and event management. He is also the author of the Croatian Wine Guide, co-author of the Croatian Gourmet Guide.
Misal, Prestige, NV, extra brut
Korak, Riesling, 2011, dry
Galić, Graševina, 2012, dry
Coronica, Malvazija, 2012, dry
Kozlović, Malvazija Santa Lucia, 2011, dry
Tomac, Amfora, 2008, dry
Carić, Plovac Ploški, 2008, dry
Stina, Plavac mali Majstor, 2009, dry
Iločki podrumi, Traminac late harvest, 2007, semi sweet
Price after May 10th - 75 BGN
Early registration price - 55 BGN
