Grand National Blinkers
North Macedonia
Introducing a gently structured, award-winning wine with a dark side
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Grand National Blinkers
Vranec
Vranec is a Balkan grape varietal known for its strength, potency, and dark berry coloration— appropriate, given that it means “powerful, dark horse.” The grape is a thoroughbred stallion, untamed and powerful. Its robust flavor contains notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, and distinct non-fruit notes of olive, leather, and cigar. This “black wine” of Macedonia is a common dinner pairing among locals because of its long, savory finish. Vranec goes down easily with hearty dishes, but don’t drink it too quickly—it’s not a race when you want to savor a wine this much. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal at the 2020 Winemaker Challenge and at the 2019 Harvest Challenge.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Grand National Blinkers
Vranec
Vranec is a Balkan grape varietal known for its strength, potency, and dark berry coloration— appropriate, given that it means “powerful, dark horse.” The grape is a thoroughbred stallion, untamed and powerful. Its robust flavor contains notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, and distinct non-fruit notes of olive, leather, and cigar. This “black wine” of Macedonia is a common dinner pairing among locals because of its long, savory finish. Vranec goes down easily with hearty dishes, but don’t drink it too quickly—it’s not a race when you want to savor a wine this much. Judges love it too! It took home a Silver medal at the 2020 Winemaker Challenge and at the 2019 Harvest Challenge.
WINE REGION:
North Macedonia
Much like its southern neighbor, Greece, North Macedonia boasts a long grape growing and winemaking history, not to mention a host of exciting grape varieties. North Macedonia is regaining some of its pre-Soviet era glory through increasingly impressive (and great value) wines. There are rounded, flavorful whites made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and the indigenous Žilavka, Temjanika and Smederevka grapes. But ultimately, this is red wine country, led by the bold Vranec and vibrant Stanušina varieties, which make complex, fruit-forward wines alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
WINE REGION
North Macedonia
Much like its southern neighbor, Greece, North Macedonia boasts a long grape growing and winemaking history, not to mention a host of exciting grape varieties. North Macedonia is regaining some of its pre-Soviet era glory through increasingly impressive (and great value) wines. There are rounded, flavorful whites made from Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc and the indigenous Žilavka, Temjanika and Smederevka grapes. But ultimately, this is red wine country, led by the bold Vranec and vibrant Stanušina varieties, which make complex, fruit-forward wines alongside Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Syrah.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Aged Cheese, Smoked Meats
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Aged Cheese, Smoked Meats
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Aged Cheese, Smoked Meats
Pairs well with…
Barbecue, Aged Cheese, Smoked Meats
TASTING NOTES:
Blackberry
Leather
Blackcurrant
This wine has a nice dark purple color and a nose full of red berries and jam. The firm tannins provide structure and short aging has rounded out the wine and made it perfect for pairing. Try with roasted mushrooms and aged cheeses.
TASTING NOTES
Blackberry
Leather
Blackcurrant
This wine has a nice dark purple color and a nose full of red berries and jam. The firm tannins provide structure and short aging has rounded out the wine and made it perfect for pairing. Try with roasted mushrooms and aged cheeses.
AWARDS:
Grand National Blinkers
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2019 Harvest Challenge
AWARDS
Grand National Blinkers
2 TOTAL AWARDS
Silver Medal, 2020 Winemaker Challenge
Silver Medal, 2019 Harvest Challenge
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Grand National Blinkers
A wine worthy of Race Day, Grand National Blinkers wines are thoroughbreds. They are powerful and unique and always worth another go.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Grand National Blinkers
A wine worthy of Race Day, Grand National Blinkers wines are thoroughbreds. They are powerful and unique and always worth another go.