Points : 7,5/10 I had the chance to taste this wonderful bottle of Kalecik Karası made by Gürbüz winery at a picnic organised by @stambulka on Heybeliada (one of the princes’ islands). Not only was she preparing a delicious barbecue but she also treated us with this special bottle I hadn’t seen anywhere in Istanbul….
Category: Gürbüz
Gürbüz Bornova Misket 2017
Points : 8/10 Price : 110 TL The nose is kind of closed nevertheless some hints of lemon and pear can be detected. Once in your mouth it’s a beautiful surprise. This is fruity and fresh with medium acidity. The flavours are quite complex with lemon, tangerine, peach, fresh grapes, honeydew melon and honeysuckle. The…
Gürbüz Shiraz 2016
Points : 8/10 Price : 65 TL at Vinus, Niişantaşı. On the nose, spicy, slightly floral, fruity and earthy aromas. On the palate red plum, white pepper, mint, black olive and caramel, and violette in the long finish. Persistent, alcohol and acidity very well balanced, soft tannins. A very pleasant wine at a very fair…
Gürbüz Gaziköy 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
Points : 7/10 Price : 42,50 TL at Rind A big surprise : On the nose, grapefruit, lime, white peach, fresh bread and chalk aromas. It’s fruity and with high acidity. it’s also quite mineral and slightly oily. In the mouth, it has flavours of gooseberry, green melon, kiwi and a bit of butter. It…
My favourite Turkish red wines in 2018
It’s not easy to choose among such a big quantity of quality Turkish wines to close this wonderful year. Although I’ve finally decided to give points which is incredibly presumptuous of me as I’m absolutely not a professional, there will be no rating or order in this list. Just some words to express what I…
Gürbüz Trakya Shiraz 2016
Points : 8,5/10 Price : 90 TL Akın Gürbüz proves here that a wine critic can make a fantastic winemaker. Grown in Turkish eastern Thrace, this Shiraz (Syrah) needs some time to reveal itself but after an hour or so, it’s quite stunning! On the nose, blackberry, chocolate, tobacco and black olive. On the palate,…
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