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…

Sevilen Centum Syrah 2021

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…

Likya Opramoas 2020

33,90€ at Istanbul airport Dark and almost opaque, this wine has refined aromas of kirsch, plum, raspberry coulis, sweet spice and a touch of undergrowth. The medium-full bodied palate is strong and spicy, offering nevertheless a soft texture and fine tannins. In the mouth, it features all the promises from the nose of sweet fruits,…

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…

HUS ÖKÜZGÖZÜ 2022 (DENİZLİ)

660 TL Produced from Öküzgözü grapes grown in Güney, Denizli, which were pressed after maceration, together with the clusters. Dense purple with violet reflections and light rim in the glass. This wine smells of cherry and cedar. In the mouth, black cherry, black raspberry, cassis and some white pepper spiciness intermixed in a juicy texture….