Category: Cabernet Franc

Urla Nexus 2016

Merlot Nero d’Avola Cabernet Franc Points : 7,5/10 Price : 109 TL With this Urla Nexus I can’t help thinking I’m drinking an Italian wine. The kind I’d love to drink on a hot summer with some grilled meat. The nose is quite complex with aromas of dark fruits (plum and blackberry), sweet spices and…

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Chamlija Papaskarası Cabernet 2014 :

Points : 7,5/10 Price : Around 70 TL at Suvla boutique in Kanyon Papaskarası 50%, Cabernet Franc 25%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25% On the nose, black fruits, sour cherry, earthy tones, leather and sweet spices On the palate, black fruits (plum, blackberry, black raspberry), liquorice and pepper. It’s very well balanced. It has a good acidity,…

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Château Gali 2011 Merlot 85% Cabernet Franc 15%

Points : 7/10 Price : 75 TL Lots of acidity, needs time for this natural wine to open itself. Aromas of black cherry, earth and animal notes. Underwood, mushrooms and leather. Full bodied, high tannins not overwhelming. On the palate Blackberry, wild strawberry. Liquorice and mint in the long finish. Lots of sediments in the…

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Château Kalpak 2013 Cabernet Franc

Points : 8,5/10 Price : Around 240 TL Château Kalpak is putting Cabernet Franc on a very high level with this 2013 vintage. This silky nectar has a wonderful nose with aromas of black fruits and roasted coffee. Tannins are soft. It’s perfectly well balanced with notes of mushrooms, tobacco and some hints of vanilla…

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Kayra Versus 2011 Cabernet Franc

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 115 TL Kayra Versus Cabernet Franc 2011 : Quite a nice bottle here. The smell is rich with aromas of red fruits, tobacco and dry fruits. Tannins are medium strong, flavours of cacao, vanilla, cassis, black currant and plum make a persistent finish. I liked it reasonably. Not bad with…

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