My favourite Turkish red wines in 2019

At last, here are my 10 favourite Turkish red wines. It was not easy to choose, believe me! As for the whites, no rating or order here. Just a few words to express the feeling while drinking those wines. To get more information and a full description, use the search engine on the blog! Happy…

Selendi Sarnıç Cabernet Franc 2015

Points : 9,5/10 189 TL at Rind wine shop, Moda (Kadıköy) Let’s be clear : it’s one of the best, maybe even the best Cabernet Franc, mono cépage, I had in Turkey. The deep purple colour is beautiful and very appealing. Although quite young, it has ripe and rich aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cocoa,…

Selendi Moralı Narince 2018

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 69 TL at Rind, Moda, Kadıköy Straw yellow colour. Aged in stainless steel. Aromatic and steely. Floral notes, yellow fruit and citrus aromas. Quince, green apple, orange, lime and acacia. Slightly spicy medium long finish. Very pleasant wine, not very complex but seducing nonetheless, especially at this price Will pair…

Selendi Sarnıç Shiraz 2012

Points : 9/10 Price : 160 TL, this serie from Selendi usually costs around 220/250 TL. Yeah I know. Those wines are really good even if they are overpriced. So when I found this bottle for 160 TL in a small wine shop located in a basement in Nişantaşı, I couldn’t believe my own eyes….

Selendi Sarnıç 2015 Viognier Chardonnay

Points : 7/10 Price : 93 TL I discovered Selendi, a “boutique” winery situated near Izmir, not so long ago. I had tasted their rosé called Gülpembe and really loved it. Well, this time, this blend of two French grapevines didn’t seduced me. This pale golden wine has a very nice aromatic nose with citrus…

The best rosé wines of Turkey

The best rosé wines of Turkey selected by “Turkish wine is fantastic”! Summer is here, it’s getting hot outside and what can be better than a bottle of good rosé? A beer? Yes maybe but let’s focus on the 12 best Turkish rosé I selected for you. No order here but just one word to…