Category: Red wine

Chamlija Caladoc 2013

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 75 TL at the winery but around 90 TL in shops like La Cave in Cihangir Strong grape created by crossing Grenache and Malbec. Caladoc is not allowed for AOC wines in France. You will find it in small appellations in southwest France. In Turkey Chamlija is the only winemaker…

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Suvla Reserve Karasakız 2015

Points  : 7,5/10 Price : 135 TL This wine has an orange brown colour. Quite odd in fact! Nose has deep aromas like red fruits, thyme and walnut. Palate is delicious with strawberry, cherry, dried roses and tobacco flavours. It has medium acidity, well balanced, light tannins and a long finish with juicy cherry notes….

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Chamlija Müteşekkir Pinot Noir 2015

Points : 6,5/10 Price : 39,90 TL Müteşekkir means in Turkish “grateful”. Well, I think we can be grateful to Chamlija winery for making such a unique and characterful Pinot Noir at such a good price (39,90 TL). It has a quite complexed nose with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, prune and cloves. On the…

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Saranta 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Points : 8,5/10 Price : Around 90 TL A beautifully aromatic nose. This blend has strong aromas of dark fruits. Tannins are persistent but soft. It’s very well balanced. Flavours are rich and plentiful with blueberry, raspberry, chocolate and prune. The finish is long and savoury. One of my favourite reds this summer.

Suvla Reserve 2015 Petit Verdot Karasakız

Points : 8/10 Price : 129 TL The nose has dark cherry, blackberry and spices. The texture is velvety, acidity is high. Tannins are medium high. It’s very pleasant in the mouth. The length is quite long with hints of black pepper and prune notes. Perfect with a kebab! Or with a baked chicken like…

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