480 TL (June 23) I bought this bottle last summer and opened it a couple of months ago. It was early November in Tashkent and the weather was still warm. Why not opening a bottle of Narince as an aperitif? Among all of the series of Kayra, this one is in the average level. I…
Author: Joffrey Puente
“Kızıl Alan” Pamukkale, Beyaz Kalecik Karası, 2022, Güney Plato, Rose Wine.
7,5/10 It reminded me a bit of a Kayra Allure made with the same grape. Less mineral. The colour is pale pink. The grapes are pressed under low pressure and transferred to pre-cooled steel tanks. The result is a fresh and lively rosé with a seductive nose of white roses, peach and lemon aromas. The…
Kavaklidere Côtes d’Avanos Emir 2021
300L Kavaklidere is already using Emir grape variety for its basic sparkling wine called Altın Köpük as well as for a classic blend of Emir and Narince. As a single varietal-wine, it only collaborated with Doğuş company to create the Argos nahita brand but there was so far no Emir grapes on its own, especially…
Kastro Tireli Syrah Reserve 2013
620 TL last year, 935 TL now A lot of freshness Deep dark ruby, intense, thick. Dark fruits, undergrowth. Black cherry, blackberry. Espresso, sweet tobacco. On the mouth. Liquorice, plum, sweet and ripe dark fruits. Chocolate, cardamom and wild herbs. Finish very fresh… menthol, liquorice. Slightly peppery. Some hints of violet. Lots of sediments… A…
7 Bilgeler Vendemia Rüzgar Kalecık Karası 2020
290 TL last year 8,75/10 This 100% Kalecik Karası wine comes from a single vineyard near Ankara. It is located on an altitude of 720 m and is made of clay and slightly alkaline soil structure. Malolactic fermentation has been used but nothing carbonic. The colour is deep ruby with purplish hues. On the nose,…
Chamlija Chardonnay Thracian 2020
9,25/10Purchased last summer at the airport in İstanbul for 60€The wonderful Thracian series.Grapes from a low yielding single vineyard on the outskirts of Strandja terroir.Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.Bright and pale golden colour.Tight and nimble up front, opens to complex aromas with hints of citrus, exotic fruits, vanilla and almonds.Racy freshness.Slightly oily…
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