Perdix Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot 2017

Points : 8/10 Price : 290 TL at Mensis Mahzen This is by far the most expansive wine made by Urla based Perdix winery. First, the nose : very aromatic, rich but with freshness. I detected ripe strawberry, blackberry jam, dried fruit and earthy aromas. Very promising. On the palate, it’s medium bodied, tannins are…

Prodom Syrah Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc 2015

Points : 8,25/10 Price : 97,50 from Eylem Şarap Kurt Premium This wine has rested in french oak barrels for 14 months. Limited filtration. I love the deep purple colour of this wine. It has aromas of black and red fruits and black pepper. It’s fruity, even kind of sweet with firm tannins, a beautiful…

Ayapetro (Çamlıbağ) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Points : 8,5/10 Price : 160 TL at Mensis Mahzen This 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon has a classic Cabernet nose of eucalyptus, sour cherry, sawdust, wood spice and green peppercorns.  It’s fresh but robust with depth and complexity. The mouth is rich with plum, juniper, clove and allspice notes, and a very long finish that vibrates between sweet…

Tronia Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Points : 8,75/10 Price : 165 TL at Eylem Şarap Kurt premium The fantastic trio strikes again with this reserve Cabernet Sauvignon rested for 14 months in new French oak barrels without clarification and filtering. The nose is dense with aromas of black cherries, black berries, cassis, mocha, bell pepper, black pepper and tomato leaf….

Yedi Bilgeler Solon Attica Cabernet Franc 2019

Points : 8,,25/10 Price : 99TL at Mensis Mahzen Intense aromas of mulberry, black cherry, fresh plum and spices. Vibrant, youthful, medium bodied wine with high acidity and firm tannins. Mouth filling with dark red fruits, forest floor and a luscious spiciness with a floral hint in the end. Too young of course but very…

Gürbüz Cabernet Franc 2018

Points : 8,5/10 Price : 390 TL at Mürver restaurant 150 TL at Eylem Kurt Şarap Premium Sold out at the winery I had heard about this wine for a while but a dinner last Friday at Mürver restaurant in Karaköy, Istanbul, was the perfect occasion to taste it. This wine rested 13 months in…