29,99€ at Istanbul airport Impossible to miss this crisp mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc aged in French oak barrels by Mustafa Chamlija. It’s been a while since I’ve opened a bottle of Quartz fumé. It was like discovering it again! This wine is delicately fruity, zesty and flinty. Imagine a basket of nectarine and apricot, green apple…
Category: White wine
Kuzubağ Narince Chardonnay 2024
16,90€ at Istanbul airport Narince 43%, Chardonnay 57%. 22% of the wine is matured for 7 months in French oak barrels. A pale straw yellow in colour with green hues. The bouquet shows delicate aromas of green apple, white peach, citrus peel and gun smoke. Medium-bodied, crisp acidity and slightly creamy texture. A bit of…
Paşaeli Sıdalan 2024 Old Vines
14,90€ at Istanbul airport Produced in limited quantities Grown in the north of Kaz mountains in Bayramiç (Çanakkale) 65+ year-old vines Earlier harvest (sept. 2nd) due to one of the hottest and driest growing seasons ever. Fermentation in stainless steel tank at 18•C. Aged on its lees for 3 months with occasional bâtonnage. Light yellow…
Kavaklidere Côtes d’Avanos Narince 2023
29,90€ With this 2023 vintage, I got a big surprise. Apart from the classical aromas of the Narince variety, such as citrus and honey notes, my nose got wrapped by a distinctive flavour : ginger! Not just a hint but a clear ginger spice! Now the texture is particularly engaging : creamy but lightly whipped. …
Kavaklidere collection Narince Emir 2022
21,90€ at Istanbul Airport A classic Turkish blend that gives more structure and complexity. On the wine list of many restaurants in Türkiye. Aged for 8 months in French oak barrels. Bright gold colour. Complex nose of citrus with hints of white flowers and herbs. Quite bold and dense with a lot of freshness. Creamy…
Chamlija Albariño Narince 2021
28,90€ at Istanbul airport. Grown in the Chamlija vineyards at an altitude of 300 meters on the foothills of Istranca mountains. Bottled without filtering or clarification. Grapes were pressed using the champagne method and the must was aged on its lees with carbon ice for 10 days. Greenish light yellow colour The nose is rich…
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