Points : 7/10 Price : 49,90 TL On the nose, fresh raspberry, orange blossom, cotton candy and strawberry. Rich and refreshing, lively acidity On the palate, red currant, raspberry, strawberry, cherry and some spices on the quite nice and long finish (vanilla and a bit of black pepper). On the whole, it’s quite a good…
Kavaklidere Côtes d’Avanos Narince 2017
Points : 8/10 Price : 140 TL There are two kinds of Narince : aromatic and steely if in stainless steel or if aged in oak, complex and creamy. Well, it’s definitely the second kind here. On the nose, I detected yellow flowers, citrus and stone fruit aromas with some butter notes. It’s full bodied,…
Amadeus Grillo 2017
Points : 7/10 Purchased for 90 TL at La Cave in Cihangir Yet another famous Sicilian grape which is successfully cultivated in the Turkish Aegean region. Looks like they feel like home over there! On the nose, quince, honey, green plum and green apple. Medium bodied, medium acidity On the palate, citrus blossom, guava, wildflowers…
Ma’adra Öküzgözü roze 2018
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 50 TL in a Tekel in Nişantaşı. A warm salmon colour. My second Öküzgözü rosé ever tasted in Turkey! On the nose, dried apricot, strawberry, cherry, clove and eucalyptus aromas. It is crisp and refreshing with high acidity. On the palate, you should notice raspberry, prune and violet in the…
Chamlija Asticus Mons Merlot 2016
Points : 9/10 Price : 195 TL at the winery That’s an amazing wine we have here. This Merlot was raised 16 months in French oak without filtering. This is the first and only single vineyard and 100% Merlot bottling for Chamlija. 2016 is known to be the best vintage at the winery. Well, 2019…
Kayra Terra Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2018
Points : 7,25/10 Price : 49,90 TL The nose is rich and pleasant with aromas of white flowers, white peach, apple, mango and green tea. It has medium high acidity with a mineral aftertaste. It’s well balanced. On the palate you should find flavours of grapefruit, lemongrass, ginger and green almond. Quite a good surprise….
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