Author: Joffrey Puente

Likya Arykanda 2017 Chardonnay

Points : 5,5/10 Price : Around 80 TL Tropical fruits, yellow apple, white peach, apricot. Beautiful nose. High acidity, very slightly oaky, not creamy as I like my Chardonnay. Some bitterness in the medium long finish. Can’t really say I like this wine. Something is missing. Too bad. It was very promising. I love the…

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Suvla 2017 Sauvignon Blanc

Points : 5,5/10 Price : Around 75 TL I love that brand. I really do. They have wonderful reds, one fantastic rosé and some good whites. Even their Chardonnay is extremely decent in quality and price. But I must say this Sauvignon blanc is hardly above the average here. The nose is quite closed. Still…

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Selendi Sarnıç 2015 Viognier Chardonnay

Points : 7/10 Price : 93 TL I discovered Selendi, a “boutique” winery situated near Izmir, not so long ago. I had tasted their rosé called Gülpembe and really loved it. Well, this time, this blend of two French grapevines didn’t seduced me. This pale golden wine has a very nice aromatic nose with citrus…

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Saranta 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Points : 8,5/10 Price : Around 90 TL A beautifully aromatic nose. This blend has strong aromas of dark fruits. Tannins are persistent but soft. It’s very well balanced. Flavours are rich and plentiful with blueberry, raspberry, chocolate and prune. The finish is long and savoury. One of my favourite reds this summer.

Suvla Reserve 2015 Petit Verdot Karasakız

Points : 8/10 Price : 129 TL The nose has dark cherry, blackberry and spices. The texture is velvety, acidity is high. Tannins are medium high. It’s very pleasant in the mouth. The length is quite long with hints of black pepper and prune notes. Perfect with a kebab! Or with a baked chicken like…

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