Power & Meadow, two label names that perfectly outline the styles of these two Rakija ([Ra-ki-ya] - grape brandy). Left made from black grape variety Vranec [Vra-ne-tz], and right made from Temjanika ([Tem-ya-ni-ka] - MuscatPG). It all started with a casual question via messenger on the SM: "Can I send you my wine and some brandy, I'm interested in your opinion?". I responded positively as I would to anyone else, and then a serious shipment of two wine labels and eight different labels of grape brandy followed. What to say, thank you!
I immediately went back to SM to check the name of the producer of a very serious portfolio, Arsov Winery from a lovely town on the eastern border of North Macedonia, Delchevo, and winemaker or more distiller was Mr. Goran Arsov, IT developer by vocation. What I know about that part of the country is that people love rakija, but they often made from plums (if I am not wrong), so I was a bit tickled by grape brandy. I thought to myself, I won't rush to try everything in one day, no matter how much my curiosity eats me. I'll go step by step, only when I'm in the mood. And there it is, I didn't get far (seems I am not often in a good mood :) ). I only tasted two, both awesome: The Power (Моќ) - Clear, water white, colourless. On nose fairly clean and well-delineate citrus aromas, followed by green fruits and a hint of smoke. The palate is dry, full mouthfilling followed by pronounced flavour intensity of citrus, grape, apple and sultana, long finish with some complexity. Very good quality. The Meadow (Ливада) - Clear, water white, colourless. The nose is clean with pronounced well-delineate floral aroma intensity, but not so aggressive (artificial like) elderflower, more like white orchard flowers, followed with hint of fresh dough intertwined with ginger and lemongrass. The palate is dry, smooth texture, with med+ flavour intensity of grape, apricot and hint of sage. Long and pleasant finish with some complexity. Outstanding quality. My compliments. Cheers! #WineHz
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