Suvla Blush Karasakız 2022

525TL I have drunk so many bottles of Suvla Blush Karasakiz while living in Türkiye. Still let me say a few words about this new edition. This Karasakız was produced with the “Saignée” method in the Suvla winery after hand-harvest. That means bleeding the juice as opposed to a direct press. In the glass a…

Sevilen Innocent Angel 2019

Sauvignon Blanc – Syrah Points : 9,25/10 Price : 135 TL at Vinus wine shop When I saw the name “innocent angel”, the colour and the style of the label, I immediately thought about the famous “whispering angel” from Sasha Lichine in Provence which is everywhere in the world, in every duty free, high end…

Çamlıbağ Blush 2017 Kuntra

Points : 7/10 Price : 55TL at Vinus wine shop Quite appealing nose! Strawberry, cherry, red plum, red pepper aromas. Low acidity, fruity. Strawberry, cherry, thyme and spices on the palate. I’m not totally seduced by this rosé but it’s very drinkable nonetheless.

Motella Kalecik Karası 2016

Points : 6,5/10 Price : 84 TL at Eataly!!! First production it seems as it was produced the same year this winery was founded (Italian name, found in Eataly, the Italian food and wine supermarket… are there any Italian people behind this winery?). Let’s taste this wine now: Not very pretty nose at first. Second…

Asmadan Gönülden Blush 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon

Points : 8,5/10 Price : 95TL in the Marina Tekel in front of Macro Center at the entrance into the Marina of Yalikavak, Bodrum. Or you can order it directly from Asmadan winery. It’s a beautiful racy rosé! One of the best I had in Turkey! And it’s made of Cabernet Sauvignon … even more…

Lucien Arkas Smyrna Blush 2017 Grenache, Syrah

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 62 TL at Carrefour Dark salmon colour with orange hues A refreshing blend of Grenache and Syrah. With vibrant raspberry and strawberry aromas and delicate notes of citrus with hints of white blossom. Medium full bodied with a kind of sweetness. It’s very fruit forward but in very balanced way….