Points : 8,25/10 Price : 80 TL at the winery This Chardonnay is grown on a 800m high plateau close to the sea and has been aged in oak barrels. The colour is kind of dark golden. On the nose, you get aromas of citrus fruits, yellow apple, banana, spices and vanilla. This oaky Chardonnay…
Category: White wine
Prodom Viognier 2016
Points : 8,25/10 Price : 100 TL at La Cave, Cihangir Fermented in French barrel and aged 8 months on lees. On the nose, stone fruits (apricot, peach), white flowers and citrus aromas. Medium bodied, slightly oily, fruity, medium acidity. On the palate, apricot, zest of orange, pineapple, rose, vanilla. Nice mineral zesty finish. Will…
Chamlija – Blanc de Noirs 2018 – Papaskarası
Points : 8,5/10 Price : 85 TL at Vinus wine shop A new vintage made of Papaskarası to produce a Blanc de noirs! Very pale straw colour, almost like champagne but without the bubbles. To fully appreciate this wine, don’t drink it too cold! On the nose, peach, pineapple, mango, white flowers, spices with some…
Yusta Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Points : 7,25 Price : 100 TL from the winery. On the nose, lemongrass, apple blossom, jasmine, white peach.nice aromas once it opened itself. And the oaky taste becomes less persistent. On the palate, lemon, green melon, kiwi, grapefruit, passion fruit, dill. A quite original taste. Lively, fruity and persistent. You have to give it…
Chateau Gali Viognier 2017
Points : 9/10 Price : 125 TL at Dekante. On the nose, rose water, white peach, candied lemon zest, crushed gravel. Silky texture. Perfectly balanced between roundness and acidity. Apricot, mango, rose, vanilla. White peach and white pepper in the long finish. Beautiful. Maybe the best Viognier I had so far in Turkey.
Suvla Misket Narince 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 54 TL at Suvla boutique, Cihangir. Honeysuckle, orange blossom, yellow pear, mango on the nose. Slightly mineral, medium high acidity. Reminds me predominantly of a Muscat, much more than Narince. Green apple, pineapple, fresh grapes, honey and lychee. Very pleasant and elegant wine. Perfect as an aperitif or with a…
