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Damianitza Winery
Category: Arts & Entertainment, Wineries, Wine Tours
10/27/2009 01:46 PM
First to Review |
12 San Pedro Rd
Brownsville, TX 78520 |
Updated: 10/27/2009 01:46 PM
The 5-mile strip of land between Bulgaria’s primary border and the main frontier with its southern neighbours - a narrow strip of land which previously separated the worlds of Socialism and Capitalism - is an environmental paradise, pollution-free with preserved wildlife. Тhe vines here bask in the sun, producing succulent and rich fruit.
The first No Man’s Land was born in 1998 in the vineyards growing in the virgin ‘no man’s land’ strip between the state borders.
The border is a remarkable place, its history is a magnet for journalists, partners and clients. Not too long ago it was a place of armed soldiers, barbed wire and electric signalling systems. Today, you can see the survey tower and enjoy a fantastic vista of vineyards, as well as some history.
In 1998, we had a local name for the area denoting the specific border fence. “I was showing the area to a group of British journalists, Charles Metcalfe (www.wineeducators.com/charles_metcalfe.html) and Bill Knott among them, and we were approaching the border chekpoint. As I was talking about the history of the place and we reached the fence, Bill said: “Ah, No Man’s Land! This would make a great brand.” I filed to have the trademark registered the following day”, says Filip Harmandjiev, Damianitza’s owner.
The first wine, a 1998, was a blend between Melnik and Cabernet Sauvignon, and went to market in 2000. Designing the label took about 8 months. |
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