Bansko Wifi – Wine and Beer

A wine-tasting ski adventure with eight exquisite wines.

Wine tasting is an art that requires all your senses to be fully engaged. Start by examining the wine’s color, clarity, and viscosity. Then, take a deep sniff and try to identify the aromas. Swirl the wine in your glass to release more aromas and take another sniff. Finally, take a sip and let the […]

By Lance Nelson|May 5th, 2023|8wines.com, Wine and Beer, wine tasting|Comments Off

Nikola Todorov: the new Executive Chef of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Not only has the Kempinski got a new General Manager, Christian Ruge, it also has a new Executive Chef, Nikola Todorov. Nikola’s childhood dream was to become a chef and he has not stopped pursuing his goal. He graduated from the Professional School of Tourism in his home-town of Varna, majoring in Culinary Arts. He [...]

By Lance Nelson|November 21st, 2019|Bansko, Bars and Restaurants, kempinski grand arena, Nikola Todorov, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

Nikola Todorov: the new Executive Chef of Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko

Not only has the Kempinski got a new General Manager, Christian Ruge, it also has a new Executive Chef, Nikola Todorov. Nikola’s childhood dream was to become a chef and he has not stopped pursuing his goal. He graduated from the Professional School of Tourism in his home-town of Varna, majoring in Culinary Arts. He [...]

By Lance Nelson|November 21st, 2019|Bansko, Bars and Restaurants, Nikola Todorov, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

DiVino Wine Exhibition 22nd, 23rd, 24th November 2019: Inter Expo Centre Sofia (Halls 5 and 6)

My favourite wine event of the year, DiVino Taste exhibition is here very soon. at the Inter Expo Center, Sofia in Hall 5 from 22nd , 23rd and 24th November 2019. I recommend this exhibition as the best of its kind. I have ever missed one since it started. And this year will be no [...]

By Lance Nelson|October 10th, 2019|Bulgarian Wine, Divino Taste Sofia 2019, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

Saturday 16th February it’s SEAFOOD & LA SCOLCA NIGHT at the Come Prima restaurant, The Kempinski

Join Come Prima for another themed night in Come Prima Restaurant and enjoy delicious marine specialties accompanied by upscale La Scolca wines on Saturday 16th February at 19:30 in the Kempinski. By booking the Come Prima in the app, or on this link http://bit.ly/BanskoTableBooking, you’re helping me deliver the content you enjoy here. Bansko app for iPhone [...]

By Gabriella|February 13th, 2019|Bars and Restaurants, Come Prima restaurant, Events, Kampinski, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

Kempinski’s French Game & Wine Evening: 10th November 2018

Bansko is not only a ski resort, where you spend your whole time on the slopes. It is a year round resort. So it is always a great pleasure reporting on new gastronomic events and The Kempinski’s second monthly special is The Kempinski’s French Wine Evening. I was there earlier in the year tasting Trevor [...]

By Lance Nelson|November 6th, 2018|Bars and Restaurants, Come Prima restaurant, Events, Kempinski, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

Di Vino Wine Exhibition 23rd, 24th and 25th November — Inter Expo Center, Sofia

My favourite wine event of the year, DiVino Taste exhibition is here very soon. The seventh DiVino.Taste exhibition at the Inter Expo Center, Sofia in Hall 5 from 23rd to 25th November 2018. As a wine enthusiast I can absolutely recommend this exhibition as the best of its kind I have ever been to. I [...]

By Lance Nelson|November 5th, 2018|Bulgarian Beer, Divino Taste, Events, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

Di Vino Wine Exhibition 17th, 18th and 19th November — NDK, Sofia

My favourite wine event of the year, DiVino Taste exhibition is here very soon. The seventh DiVino.Taste exhibition at the NDK, Sofia in Halls 7, 8 and 9 from 17th to 19th November 2017. Book your tickets by 14th November for lowest rates from just 12 leva per person. As a wine enthusiast I can [...]

By Lance Nelson|November 7th, 2017|Bulgarian Wine, Divino Taste, Events, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

The Irish Harp: A Bansko Evening To Remember

Brian, the owner of The Irish Harp in Bansko, has made his mark on the culinary scene here for many years now. So I was delighted when he invited me to try the cooking of his new chef. Seeking feedback is always good for any business, so I highly appreciate Brian’s desire to listen to, and [...]

By Lance Nelson|January 18th, 2017|Bars and Restaurants, The Irish Harp, Wine and Beer|Comments Off

Loving Bulgarian Wine At DiVino: In Pictures And Podcast

Tasting wine at DiVino is a huge pleasure for me and something look forward to like a child looks forward to Christmas. After my recent review of the places for wine lovers to visit in Plovdiv, I was excited to review some of the star wines of the DiVino show 201 with Mitko Nikolov from apollowine.com. [...]

By Lance Nelson|November 24th, 2016|Divino Taste, Top Bulgarian Wines, Wine and Beer|Comments Off