Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot 21,90€ at Istanbul airport Intense aromas of dark berries, ripe plums and blackcurrants on the nose, some sour cherries as well, accompanied by balsamic and peppery notes. On the palate, the wine is powerful yet supple and velvety, with balanced smooth tannins and high acidity. A lot of freshness even if…
Category: Merlot
Likya Opramoas 2020
33,90€ at Istanbul airport Dark and almost opaque, this wine has refined aromas of kirsch, plum, raspberry coulis, sweet spice and a touch of undergrowth. The medium-full bodied palate is strong and spicy, offering nevertheless a soft texture and fine tannins. In the mouth, it features all the promises from the nose of sweet fruits,…
Arcadia Vineyards roze 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
540 TL I love rosé. It’s in my DNA as a Frenchman. I love rosé wines which are mineral or fruity but not bold. I love them pale, not reddish. After more than 30 years of drinking rosé, I can say that the colour counts. I love the Provence style or Bandol or even Sancerre…
Sevilen Isabey R 2019
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot 25% of the blend aged in French oak barrels for 5 months. Limited filtration. Mild ruby colour. Fruity but a bit sharp on the nose with lively black fruits and sweet spices. Some delicate roasty notes. On the palate, upper middle acidity, fruity, young and quite simple. Some hints of…
Paşaeli Kaynaklar 2013
31,95€ baba.amsterdam (winesofturkey.nl) 174TL iyisarap I’ve tasted many Paşaeli wines but I was always more interested in local grapes than French varieties until I tried the K2. This Bordeaux blend is hit in Turkey and abroad as well and it deserves it. The blend will taste today comes from the same vineyard in Serez (Burcu…
Corvus Blend n•8 2013
220 TL This blend really is to die for. I haven’t been so impressed for a while.This red blend is made of : Cabernet Sauvignon 42%, Merlot 30%, Syrah 12%, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot 8% each.Yes! Five grapes and the result is a seamless, fruit-driven, earthy, incredibly balanced wine. It smells like a compote…
