Author: Joffrey Puente

Chamlija Thracian 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc

Points : 9/10 Price : Around 120 TL at that time, the 2015 Vintage costs 170 TL at the winery… Chamlija Thracian 2013 : WOW! This Bordeaux blend (Merlot, Cab Sav and some Cab Franc) has made a strong impression here. Dark ruby, youthful and lively, full of strength (15 degrees of alcohol!!!), this wine…

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Umurbey Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Points : 8/10 Price : Around 85 TL Umurbey Sauvignon Blanc 2016 : it’s like a gourmandise! Exotic and rich, flavourful and generous! Aromas of peach, lemon and lichee take possession of your palate and stay for quite long in your mouth. Good with some Mediterranean salad or a sea bass with rosemary. But I…

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Chamlija Viognier 2015

Points : 8/10 Price : the 2016 costs around 75 TL Chamlija… yes, again. It’s not my fault if they do very interesting wines! For example this Viognier. I’ve never been a big fan of this grape. I’ve never really appreciated the French Condrieu, never understood it. It’s only in New Zealand that my interest…

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Arcadia 333 Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Points : 8,5/10 Price : Around 75 TL for a half bottle Arcadia wineries achieved a very good result here with this Sauternes type of wine called Arcadia 333. Sauternes in France are made of 3 kinds of grape usually : Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle. And of course the noble rot or Botrytis Cinerea….

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Vinkara Winehouse Hasandede 2016

Points : 6,5/10 Price : 48 TL !!! Vinkara wineries make affordable and interesting wines. For example this Hasandede, a unique kind of grape reminding in some way a Pinot Grigio. It has a greenish yellow colour with some golden reflets. The nose starts with mint and lemongrass notes. A second nose let aromas of…

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