Diren Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

10,79€ from Şarap online Rested in steel tanks, this Turkish Cabernet Sauvignon has 14 degrees of alcohol which is not that much for Turkish standards. The grape here comes from the Denizli region. It’s a rather warm climate so I was not surprised to smell some jammy black cherry aromas as well as black currant…

Diren Collection Öküzgözü Boğazkere 2019

Bought from Şarap online Diren winery was founded in 1958 and, at that time, it really was a pioneer in the Turkish wine industry. They are based in Tokat, Turkish white grape Narince’s home. They have a very large portfolio with different brands like the Karmen wines or the Diren collection. Those two are the…

Diren Collection Kalecik Karası 2018

Points : 7/10 Price : 49,95 TL at Macro Center When you see what you usually get for that price, it’s not bad at all! On the nose, underwood, cherry, and raspberry. Low tannins, medium bodied. Juicy and round. In the palate, red fruits, black pepper, cacao. Meat juice. Slightly peppery and juicy finish. A…

Diren Collection Narince 2018

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 50 TL at La Cave I was advised by Esat’bey to try this bottle of Narince made by Diren winery. Here are the results of my tasting. On the nose, pineapple, quince, yellow apple, lime, pink grapefruit and bergamot. Quite aromatic. High acidity, slightly creamy and mineral at the same…