Joffrey Puente

Gürbüz Shiraz 2016

Points : 8/10 Price : 65 TL at Vinus, Niişantaşı. On the nose, spicy, slightly floral, fruity and earthy aromas. On the palate red plum, white pepper, mint, black olive and caramel, and violette in the long finish. Persistent, alcohol and acidity very well balanced, soft tannins. A very pleasant wine at a very fair…

Arda Rezerv Shiraz 2016

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 100 TL On the nose, black fruit, sweet tobacco smoke and black pepper aromas. Medium full bodied, high acidity, high alcohol but very well balanced. Needs some time to get rid of astringent feeling. On the palate, prune, blueberry, blackberry jam, baking spices, milk chocolate and vanilla. Medium long finish….

Arcadia 2013 Finesse red blend

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Points : 7,5/10 Price : 90 TL The nose is nice but it takes time to open itself. You’ll feel aromas of blackberry, strawberry, dry fruits and a spicy note. The palate is a bit dry. It’s a full bodied wine with a strong alcoholic taste. Tannins are round and…

Bodrum winery – Vinbodrum

Vinbodrum winery is a family run boutique winery located in Kızılağaç, Bodrum. Erhan and Füsün Yürüt are retired traffic controllers who made their dream come true. They started winemaking at home in Ankara in 1980. But it’s only in 2010 that they started this activity on a professional scale to launch their business and produce…

Yanık Ülke Viognier 2016

Points : 7/10 Price : 65TL at La Cave On the nose, yellow apple, white flowers, pineapple and quince. This is a quite fruity wine with a medium acidity. On the palate, it has flavours of tropical fruits (mango), white peach, rose and honey. The length is medium. I can’t say it’s my favourite Viognier…

Vinolus Kalecik Karası 2016

Points : 8/10 Price : 80 TL I hadn’t had a Kalecik Karası for quite a while and had almost forgot its taste. Some say it’s similar to a Pinot Noir. That’s not my opinion but it’s certainly a local that is worth your attention. This one needs some time to open itself and deliver…