7 Bilgeler Bias Priene Reserve 2015

Points : 7,75 Price : 160 TL at Dekante Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz Black cherry, blackberry jam, plum, roasted spices, sweet tobacco and some herbal notes on the nose. Medium bodied, round tannins, vibrant but mature, prominent acidity. Slightly jammy texture. Dried fruits, cinnamon, cocoa, red pepper, new leather. A kind of herbal medium finish…

Kayra Versus Dedeçeşme Blend 2016

Points : 8,5/10 Price : 295 TL at restaurant The Steeve in Kanyon mall. 99,90 TL at Macro center (2017 vintage). Made of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Beautiful deep red colour with purple hues. Dark fruit aromas with hints of chocolate, black pepper, vanilla and oak. On the palate, dark cherry, blueberry, spices, dried…

Çamlıbağ Merlot Kuntra 2016

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 55 TL at Vinus wine shop On the nose, caramel, leather, spices, black and red fruits. Medium bodied. Fruity, mild tannins. On the palate : Black cherry, red plum, walnut and chocolate. Medium long finish. Not bad. Maybe not the best I had from Çamlıbağ.

Likya Kızılbel 2017 Merlot Syrah Öküzgözü

Points : 7,25/10 Price : 65 TL at Vinus wine shop. Black berry, blueberry, sweet tobacco and vanilla on the nose. Mature tannins, fruity. Lively acidity. Medium bodied. Young but already round and mature. On the palate, black cherry, red plum, raspberry, black pepper. Caramelised finish with hints of prune. Quite nice for that price….

Arda Rezerv Merlot 2012

Points : 8,25/10 Price : 120 TL at La Cave Cherry, red plum, blueberry, toffee, baking spices on the nose. Medium bodied, velvety, fruity, integrated soft tannin structure, very well balanced. On the palate, black cherry jam, black cherry, blueberry. Also cedar, fruit cake, chocolate and vanilla. Long finish. Very good wine as Arda usually…

Yusta Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

Points : 8,5:10 Price : 150 TL at Vinus wine shop A new winery, the first one established in Bursa with a French consultant involved. When I first saw the price of this bottle at Vinus wine shop, I thought it was certainly too much for it. I still think it’s a bit too much…