Points : 8,25/10 Price : 149 TL at Rind in Kadıköy. 14,5 degrees and 14 months in oak barrels. This new mono cépage made by Akın Gürbüz delivers what you were expecting for : a young wine full of ripe fruits. You’ve got ripe black currants and cherries, jammy notes and some herbal and spicy…
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Umurbey reserve 2015 (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)
Points : 8,5/10 Price : 150 TL at Yıldız shop in Topağacı (Nişantaşı) Found in Yıldız shop, a small wine and beer shop with an unusual pretty selection. On the nose, cherry, raspberry, black pepper, roasted dry fruits, leather. Round, pronounced and elegant tannins. 12 months in french oak. Fruity, full bodied, med acid, high…
Amadeus Cuvee Blanche 2017
Points : 8/10 Price : 90 TL at La Cave, Cihangir. I love Amadeus’s white wines. This wine is special. It’s a blend of 4 grapes : Vasilaki, Sauvignon Blanc, Zlahtina and Grillo. One Greek, one French, one Croatian and one Sicilian. The colour is pale yellow. On the nose, green apple, pear, peach, citrus…
Arcadia Odrysia red blend 2016
Points : 8/10 Price : 110 TL from the winery but 77 TL if you ordered 6 bottles. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Beautiful deep burgundy colour. Rich aromas and flavours like dark forest fruits (mulberry, raspberry), cherry, coffee and vanilla. Full bodied, nice…
My favourite Turkish red wines in 2019
At last, here are my 10 favourite Turkish red wines. It was not easy to choose, believe me! As for the whites, no rating or order here. Just a few words to express the feeling while drinking those wines. To get more information and a full description, use the search engine on the blog! Happy…
My favourite Turkish rosé and orange wines in 2019
After my 10 favourite Turkish white wines in 2019, I had to share with you my 10 (+1) favourite Turkish rosé and orange wines. As for the whites, no rating or order here. Just a few words to express my feeling while drinking those wines. To get more information and a full description, use the…
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