Points : 8,5/10 Price : 150 TL at Yıldız shop in Topağacı (Nişantaşı) Found in Yıldız shop, a small wine and beer shop with an unusual pretty selection. On the nose, cherry, raspberry, black pepper, roasted dry fruits, leather. Round, pronounced and elegant tannins. 12 months in french oak. Fruity, full bodied, med acid, high…
Category: Red wine
Arcadia Odrysia red blend 2016
Points : 8/10 Price : 110 TL from the winery but 77 TL if you ordered 6 bottles. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, aged 12 months in French oak barrels. Beautiful deep burgundy colour. Rich aromas and flavours like dark forest fruits (mulberry, raspberry), cherry, coffee and vanilla. Full bodied, nice…
Château Nuzun red blend 2012
Points : 8,25 Price : 100 TL at Macro Center Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 26%, Syrah 6% and Pinot Noir 3%. On the nose, dried herbs, black pepper, smoke, oak, pepper and black fruits. Full bodied and round with strong tannins. On the palate, dark forest fruits, leather and vanilla. Violet and mint in the…
Kayra Heritage 2014 Shiraz and Zinfandel.
Points : 8,25/10 Price : 160 TL at Macro Center. Zinfandel 76%, Shiraz 24% Nose very rich with black fruits, mint, pine tree, black pepper, sweet tobacco and baking spices. Full bodied, juicy, peppery, strong tannins and alcohol. Smooth and soft texture nevertheless. Liquorice, leather and cloves on the palate. Plum and raisins. Quite nice,…
Yusta Shiraz 2017
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 140 TL from the winery 20 months in french oak. Nicely surprised, no excess of oak flavours. On the nose, black fruits – plum and black currant, red fruits – red cherry. Hints of sweet tobacco, black cardamom and cocoa as well. On the palate, green peppercorn, vanilla and tobacco…
Sevilen 900 Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Points : 8,25 Price : Bought at the Sevilen wine shop near Tekirdağ for 85 TL. (Almost 50% less than in wine shops in Istanbul) The Sevilen 900 Cabernet Sauvignon was aged for 14 months in French oak barrels and a further 12 months in the bottle. Black and red fruit, sweet spice and vanilla…
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