Points : 7,5/10 100 TL at Vinus wineshop Aged in French oak barrels but also fermented in it which is a very rare practice in Turkey especially with white wines. Quite aromatic with toasted notes. Aromas of white flowers, tropical fruits, vanilla and chalk. In the mouth brioche, yellow apple, white peach, apricot, lime peel,…
Author: Joffrey Puente
Buradan Şirin Grenache roze 2017
Points : 8,5/10 Price : 120 TL at La Cave… yes, I know, it’s a bit too much even though it’s a kind of gastronomic rosé… It must be the only 100% Grenache rosé ofTurkey. It has such interesting flavours. On the nose it’s very fruity with aromas of citrus and red berries. Once on…
Amadeus Zinfandel 2015
Points : 6/10 Price : 81 TL I had a cheap Zinfandel ages ago but it’s definitely my first Turkish Zinfandel! On the nose it’s kind of aggressive with strong flavours of barbecue meats, leather, plum and strawberry. Ii’s medium full bodied with light tannins. On the palate I detected sweet tobacco, loganberry and white…
Paşaeli Sıdalan 2017
Points : 8/10 Price : 80 TL Paşaeli Winery is always adventurous and original. They love to use rare local grapes like this Sidalan. Who has ever heard about Sidalan grape? It’s a pretty good start as the nose is quite aromatic with herbal notes followed by aromas of lemon, green apple, pear and wet…
Gürbüz Bornova Misket 2017
Points : 8/10 Price : 110 TL The nose is kind of closed nevertheless some hints of lemon and pear can be detected. Once in your mouth it’s a beautiful surprise. This is fruity and fresh with medium acidity. The flavours are quite complex with lemon, tangerine, peach, fresh grapes, honeydew melon and honeysuckle. The…
Suvla Blush Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 74 TL at Suvla Boutique in Kanyon This new Cabernet Sauvignon rosé made by Suvla winery has a pink colour with a salmon nuance. It is fresh, juicy and fruity with pure mineral notes and touches of strawberry and raspberry. The aromas on the nose express themselves fully on the…
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