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…
Selendi Sarnıç Cabernet Franc 2015
Points : 9,5/10 189 TL at Rind wine shop, Moda (Kadıköy) Let’s be clear : it’s one of the best, maybe even the best Cabernet Franc, mono cépage, I had in Turkey. The deep purple colour is beautiful and very appealing. Although quite young, it has ripe and rich aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cocoa,…
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.
Çamlıbağ Ayapetro Kuntra Kırmızıdan Beyaz 2018
Points : 8,25/10 Around 100 TL at Dekante, Istiniye Park. On the nose, white peach, cherry, vanilla and thyme. High acidity, medium bodied, ripe and juicy. Flavours of cherries and raspberry with hints of spices. A refreshing rosé, yet voluptuous and rich with a clean and lingering finish. You could call it “gastronomic”! It was…
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…
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