24,90€ at Istanbul Airport Crafted from 20-year-old vines, Merzifon Karası, meaning the red from Merzifon, is a native grape, endemic to the Turkish Black Sea region, not so far from Samsun. Originally wildly cultivated until the 1960s, it had been almost forgotten until a handful of wineries decided to revive it. 502 vineyards is one…
Category: Red wine
KUZUBAĞ ÖKÜZGÖZÜ – SHIRAZ 2022
Purchased at Istanbul airport. A blend made of the robust Shiraz, 61% and the native Öküzgözü, 39%. 66% matured in French oak and the rest in stainless steel tanks to keep the fruit freshness. Deep ruby colour with purple rimes. Rich on the nose with aromas of plum and dark cherry. Hints of violet and…
Kuzubağ Hemhâl 2021
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…
Sevilen Centum Syrah 2021
24,90€ at Istanbul airport Originated from Aşağıçeşme vineyard in the southern region of Denizli, Centum (100 in Latin) means the vineyard had 100 vines in the past. This deep ruby/plum hued Syrah has an intense bouquet of red and black fruits, mushrooms, smoked meats and iron. On the palate, it’s juicy and rich, focused and…
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,…
HUS ÖKÜZGÖZÜ 2022 (DENİZLİ)
660 TL Produced from Öküzgözü grapes grown in Güney, Denizli, which were pressed after maceration, together with the clusters. Dense purple with violet reflections and light rim in the glass. This wine smells of cherry and cedar. In the mouth, black cherry, black raspberry, cassis and some white pepper spiciness intermixed in a juicy texture….
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