Arcadia Odrysia Gris 2018 Sauvignon Gris, Pinot Gris

Points : 7,5/10 Price : Around 90 TL This wine was a gift from a friend On the nose, ripe tropical fruits, white fleshed nectarine and apricot. Fine acidity, very slightly creamy, limited filtration. On the palate, crushed gravel, citrus zest, pineapple, honeydew melon. Vegetal nuance like asparagus. Mineral and spicy aftertaste. A bit heavy…

Arcadia Odrysia Narince 2016

Points : 6,5/10 Price : 100 TL at La Cave The nose is floral with aromas of acacia. I also noticed some grapefruit and green apple. Alcohol is high with a lively acidity, a bit spritzy. Limited filtration. On the palate, fruit blossom, apricot, honey, caramel and walnut. The taste is quite astringent. Quite complex…

Kavaklidere Côtes d’Avanos Narince 2017

Points : 8/10 Price : 140 TL There are two kinds of Narince : aromatic and steely if in stainless steel or if aged in oak, complex and creamy. Well, it’s definitely the second kind here. On the nose, I detected yellow flowers, citrus and stone fruit aromas with some butter notes. It’s full bodied,…

Amadeus Grillo 2017

Points : 7/10 Purchased for 90 TL at La Cave in Cihangir Yet another famous Sicilian grape which is successfully cultivated in the Turkish Aegean region. Looks like they feel like home over there! On the nose, quince, honey, green plum and green apple. Medium bodied, medium acidity On the palate, citrus blossom, guava, wildflowers…

Kayra Terra Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2018

Points : 7,25/10 Price : 49,90 TL The nose is rich and pleasant with aromas of white flowers, white peach, apple, mango and green tea. It has medium high acidity with a mineral aftertaste. It’s well balanced. On the palate you should find flavours of grapefruit, lemongrass, ginger and green almond. Quite a good surprise….

Kayra Versus Chardonnay Viognier 2017

Points : 8/10 Price : 94TL Kayra winery makes pretty good wines especially with the Versus serie. For instance, this white blend made with Chardonnay and Viognier. On the nose, citrus, floral and tropical fruits and some nuances of oak. It’s full bodied with medium high acidity and a well balanced structure. The palate is…