Points : 7,5/10 Price : 50 TL at La Cave I was advised by Esat’bey to try this bottle of Narince made by Diren winery. Here are the results of my tasting. On the nose, pineapple, quince, yellow apple, lime, pink grapefruit and bergamot. Quite aromatic. High acidity, slightly creamy and mineral at the same…
Selendi Moralı Narince 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 69 TL at Rind, Moda, Kadıköy Straw yellow colour. Aged in stainless steel. Aromatic and steely. Floral notes, yellow fruit and citrus aromas. Quince, green apple, orange, lime and acacia. Slightly spicy medium long finish. Very pleasant wine, not very complex but seducing nonetheless, especially at this price Will pair…
Arcadia Odrysia Gris 2018 Sauvignon Gris, Pinot Gris
Points : 7,5/10 Price : Around 90 TL This wine was a gift from a friend On the nose, ripe tropical fruits, white fleshed nectarine and apricot. Fine acidity, very slightly creamy, limited filtration. On the palate, crushed gravel, citrus zest, pineapple, honeydew melon. Vegetal nuance like asparagus. Mineral and spicy aftertaste. A bit heavy…
Arcadia Odrysia Narince 2016
Points : 6,5/10 Price : 100 TL at La Cave The nose is floral with aromas of acacia. I also noticed some grapefruit and green apple. Alcohol is high with a lively acidity, a bit spritzy. Limited filtration. On the palate, fruit blossom, apricot, honey, caramel and walnut. The taste is quite astringent. Quite complex…
Asmadan Gönülden Blush 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
Points : 8,5/10 Price : 95TL in the Marina Tekel in front of Macro Center at the entrance into the Marina of Yalikavak, Bodrum. Or you can order it directly from Asmadan winery. It’s a beautiful racy rosé! One of the best I had in Turkey! And it’s made of Cabernet Sauvignon … even more…
Suvla Agiorgitiko 2018
Points : 8/10 Price : 89 TL at the Suvla boutique in Cihangir This is the first Turkish version of a famous red Greek grape called “Agiorgitiko” (right prononciation is “Ayoryitiko”), a versatile grape which can be whatever the winemaker wants it to be. This first production is not big so run to a Suvla…
