Points : 8/10 Price : 65 TL at Vinus, Niişantaşı. On the nose, spicy, slightly floral, fruity and earthy aromas. On the palate red plum, white pepper, mint, black olive and caramel, and violette in the long finish. Persistent, alcohol and acidity very well balanced, soft tannins. A very pleasant wine at a very fair…
Category: Red wine
Arda Rezerv Shiraz 2016
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 100 TL On the nose, black fruit, sweet tobacco smoke and black pepper aromas. Medium full bodied, high acidity, high alcohol but very well balanced. Needs some time to get rid of astringent feeling. On the palate, prune, blueberry, blackberry jam, baking spices, milk chocolate and vanilla. Medium long finish….
Arcadia 2013 Finesse red blend
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Points : 7,5/10 Price : 90 TL The nose is nice but it takes time to open itself. You’ll feel aromas of blackberry, strawberry, dry fruits and a spicy note. The palate is a bit dry. It’s a full bodied wine with a strong alcoholic taste. Tannins are round and…
Vinolus Kalecik Karası 2016
Points : 8/10 Price : 80 TL I hadn’t had a Kalecik Karası for quite a while and had almost forgot its taste. Some say it’s similar to a Pinot Noir. That’s not my opinion but it’s certainly a local that is worth your attention. This one needs some time to open itself and deliver…
Antioche barburi 2017
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 100 TL at La Cave I had the opportunity to taste this wine directly coming from the city of Antakya at the last Sommelier’s Sélection event in November in Istanbul. I remember I got a positive feeling and was looking for a new tasting at home. Here we are, it’s…
My favourite Turkish red wines in 2018
It’s not easy to choose among such a big quantity of quality Turkish wines to close this wonderful year. Although I’ve finally decided to give points which is incredibly presumptuous of me as I’m absolutely not a professional, there will be no rating or order in this list. Just some words to express what I…
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