Points : 8/10 Price : 89 TL at the Suvla boutique in Cihangir This is the first Turkish version of a famous red Greek grape called “Agiorgitiko” (right prononciation is “Ayoryitiko”), a versatile grape which can be whatever the winemaker wants it to be. This first production is not big so run to a Suvla…
Category: Red wine
Chamlija Asticus Mons Merlot 2016
Points : 9/10 Price : 195 TL at the winery That’s an amazing wine we have here. This Merlot was raised 16 months in French oak without filtering. This is the first and only single vineyard and 100% Merlot bottling for Chamlija. 2016 is known to be the best vintage at the winery. Well, 2019…
Argos Gilamada Syrah 2015
Points : 8,5/10 Price : 165 TL at Dekante. One of the best Syrah I had in Turkey! Let’s discover it together! First, the colour : Beautiful deep purple. Red and black fruits on the nose : Loganberry, black cherry, blueberry, black pepper, espresso. Full bodied, fruity, high acidity Plum, blueberry, milk chocolate, baking spices…
Urla Nero d’Avola Urla Karası 2017
Points : 8,5/10 Price : around 140 TL After my visit at Urla winery in July, I must say I was impressed. That’s a big and beautiful winery. You can see it’s a business of course but they still manage to produce wine with personality. They started with French grapes, went on with Italian grapes…
Vinkara Mahzen 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah
Points : 8/10 Price : 145 TL on a wine list. We tried this wine at Minör restaurant in Yalıkavak, Bodrum. This blend made by Vinkara winery needs to be poured in a carafe before drinking. Then the intense aromas of blackberry, cassis and vanilla spice can properly appear. Merlot adds some plumy and red…
Suvla Karasakız 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 32 TL (50 cl) The pale ruby colour is typical of this grape. I love that grape. The Karasakız blush made by Suvla is my favourite by the way. On the nose : Floral and (red) fruity aromas and spices with notes of smashed cherries, red prune, thyme and rosemary….
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