24,90€ at Istanbul airport Originated from Aşağıçeşme vineyard in the southern region of Denizli, Centum (100 in Latin) means the vineyard had 100 vines in the past. This deep ruby/plum hued Syrah has an intense bouquet of red and black fruits, mushrooms, smoked meats and iron. On the palate, it’s juicy and rich, focused and…
Category: Syrah
KASTRO TIRELI SYRAH – MOURVEDRE 2015
Bought for 40,90€ at Istanbul airport on December 28th 2023 Syrah 90% – Mourvèdre 10% I love those grapes, that reminds me of the Languedoc Roussillon, the region where I used to spend the summer holidays at my grand parents’ home. Grown on organic vineyards of Akhisar/Manisa. Aged in French oak barrels for 18 months….
Kastro Tireli Syrah Reserve 2013
620 TL last year, 935 TL now A lot of freshness Deep dark ruby, intense, thick. Dark fruits, undergrowth. Black cherry, blackberry. Espresso, sweet tobacco. On the mouth. Liquorice, plum, sweet and ripe dark fruits. Chocolate, cardamom and wild herbs. Finish very fresh… menthol, liquorice. Slightly peppery. Some hints of violet. Lots of sediments… A…
Sevilen Isabey Rose 2020
Syrah Kalecik Karasi Pale salmon colour with light orange hues On the nose cotton candy, strawberry, sour cherries. Very refreshing with hints of cherry, raspberry, melon, citrus and fresh flowers. Medium finish. Dangerously easy to drink in a hot summer! 8,25/10
Corvus Blend n•8 2013
220 TL This blend really is to die for. I haven’t been so impressed for a while.This red blend is made of : Cabernet Sauvignon 42%, Merlot 30%, Syrah 12%, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot 8% each.Yes! Five grapes and the result is a seamless, fruit-driven, earthy, incredibly balanced wine. It smells like a compote…
Urla Vourla 2019(Boğazkere, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon)
Around 20€ at İstanbul airport I drank this Urla Vourla many times but never could resolve myself to write a post about this wine.Like it was too mainstream, too present on so many wine lists in Turkey.I will repair this injustice right away. First the bottle. What do you think of the drawing on it?…
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