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VINUL.RO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 – OFF-COMPETITION TASTINGS (4)

On the second day of the competition, we went again to the centre of Bucharest for the lunch. Place of handling was Restaurant Ginger, a strange place with many different faces, located in an even stranger building. It is a lovely place from the inside, housing not only a restaurant and a bar, but also [...]

VINUL.RO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 – OFF-COMPETITION TASTINGS (3)

After the great lunch at Hanul-lui-Manuc, including the presentation and tasting of wines from the Dragasani region (see earlier message) we had little time to rest for a while or have a short walk in the centre of Bucharest. The next off-tasting and dinner was planned at Chez Marie Restaurant in Bucharest. Our wine [...]

VINUL.RO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 – OFF-COMPETITION TASTINGS (2)

On the first official competition day, we went for lunch to an amazing place in the centre of Bucharest. This is a restaurant and bistro, located in a more than 200 years old inn. You wouldn’t imagine what is behind the façade of the building if you just walk along, near the Unirii Square; you [...]

VINUL.RO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 – OFF-COMPETITION TASTINGS (1)

Being juror in an international wine competition is not exactly like going on holidays. Of course, it is absolutely exciting and very educative, but it is also hard work. Judging every morning about 40-50 wines in 3-4 hours is not the only job we have to do… After the official tasting we always have a [...]

VINUL.RO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2011 – RESULTS & COMMENTS (5)

THE OFFICIAL RESULTS (2)
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