Points : 9/10 Price : 85 TL Tronia is the brand of a trio of winemakers. They all worked or are still working with other wineries. Some of them studied in France at Agro Sup in Montpellier or in Bordeaux. They worked in different countries abroad. This winery is situated near Manisa (Salihli) in Denizli…
Umurbey Sauvignon blanc Chardonnay 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 65 TL at Vinus wine shop. A floral nose plus aromas of apple, grapefruit, lemon and bread. Slightly oily, medium acidity On the palate, citrus, herbs, yellow and green apple. The finish is medium long. A bit flat with some bitterness as well. Not convinced totally by this one. Nevertheless…
Perdix Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Points : 8,25/10 Price : 85 TL A new winery from Urla region near Izmir. A very promising one. Pale straw colour. Very fruity nose with aromas of green apple, gooseberry and passion fruit. Slightly oily texture. Medium acidity. Good concentration, very well balanced. On the palate, floral flavours like jasmine but also white peach,…
Likya Vineyards Fume Blanc 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 95 TL Straw yellow colour. On the nose, mineral, floral and citrus aromas. Fresh, medium acidity, quite round but a bit flat. Green lemon, passion fruit, white peach, lemon grass. Short finish. Not thrilled by this wine to be honest.
Akın Gürbüz Öküzgözü 2018
Points : 8,75/10 Price : 125 TL This new mono cepage from Akın Gürbüz has a nice new label on the bottle. What is it? A glass seen from above or a fetus? Anyway let’s taste this wine! On the nose, dark cherry, raspberry and mint. High acidity, great fruit concentration. Very round. Could age…
Likya Acıkara 2018
Points : 8,75/10 Price : 220 TL at Milano Gourmet (don’t go there, they’re way too pricey!) From what I know, only Likya winery is using this fantastic rare indigenous grape. This wine has a wonderful dark purple colour. It’s incredibly flavourful! On the nose, jammy plum, prune, dark cherry, fennel and spices. Rich, medium…
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