Perdix Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot 2017

Points : 8/10 Price : 290 TL at Mensis Mahzen This is by far the most expansive wine made by Urla based Perdix winery. First, the nose : very aromatic, rich but with freshness. I detected ripe strawberry, blackberry jam, dried fruit and earthy aromas. Very promising. On the palate, it’s medium bodied, tannins are…

Selefkia Aküzüm 2019

Points : 8/10 Price : 45 TL at Mensis Mahzen Cold fermented wine White peach, white flowers like acacia, some herbal notes and hints of honeysuckle. Very fruity nose and palate, a kind of off dry wine. Light bodied and acidity. On the palate : apple, pear, banana and linden flower. You can feel it’s…

Paşaeli Çal Karası Karaların beyazı 2019 (Blanc de noirs)

Points : 8,25/10 Price : 115 TL at Santé Wine and more Light salmon colour like a rosé Gris de gris. On the nose, cherry, strawberry, white peach, white flowers and rose aromas with some candy notes. Slightly oily, light tannins, medium high acidity. The grapes were kept “sur lie” for 3 months in stainless…

Nif Viognier Private Collection 2016

Points : 8,25/10 Price : 75 TL from Eylem Şarap Kurt Premier A bouquet of peach, orange blossom and fresh apricot with some notes of beeswax and a touch of honeysuckle. Low acidity, oily texture, fruity, medium bodied On the palate, I detected again notes of apricot as well as tangerine, mango, rose and vanilla….

Prodom Syrah Petit Verdot Cabernet Franc 2015

Points : 8,25/10 Price : 97,50 from Eylem Şarap Kurt Premium This wine has rested in french oak barrels for 14 months. Limited filtration. I love the deep purple colour of this wine. It has aromas of black and red fruits and black pepper. It’s fruity, even kind of sweet with firm tannins, a beautiful…

Ayapetro (Çamlıbağ) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Points : 8,5/10 Price : 160 TL at Mensis Mahzen This 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon has a classic Cabernet nose of eucalyptus, sour cherry, sawdust, wood spice and green peppercorns.  It’s fresh but robust with depth and complexity. The mouth is rich with plum, juniper, clove and allspice notes, and a very long finish that vibrates between sweet…