Points : 7/10 Price : Around 60 TL I’ve been wanting to talk about Chamlija Albarino for a long time now. This obviously is the perfect wine to pair with tapas as its Spanish roots suggest but it’s also the perfect wine to pair with spicy Asian cuisines. It resists incredibly well to hot meals…
Author: Joffrey Puente
PORTA CAELI AMENT 2014 Cabernet Franc
Points : 7/10 Price : Around 120/150 TL A couple of months ago I talked to restaurant Zuma’s sommelier and she strongly advised me to taste Porta Caeli Ament Cabernet Franc. I had sipped a glass of the same brand but the Bordeaux blend one and I had really liked it. This Cabernet Franc is…
Suvla Sır 2014 Syrah Cinsault Pinot Noir
Points : 7,5/10 Price : Around 80 TL One very good wine made by Suvla wines. Grapes used : Syrah, Cinsault and Pinot Noir give a very Rhone style wine. It was perfect with a truffle risotto😍
Blue cheese
The Turkish Roquefort with the texture of Parmesan is something unique. Perfect with a sweet white like Arcadia 333 or even a Chamlija Riesling 2015!!! You can find at Ecevitler cheese store at Kadıköy market in Istanbul.
Urla Tempus 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc Syrah
Points : 6,5/10 Price : Around 120 TL Produced by the famous (in Turkey but also in the States) Urla winery, this Bordeaux blend-wanna-be is not what you’d think but is quite enjoyable. First, you’ll be surprised by the soft tannins and the fruity note of confectionary red fruits… Wasn’t it supposed to be a…
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…
