Points : 8/10 Price : 80 TL Let’s be honest, I’m not always seduced by Paşaeli wines. This sweet Sültaniye though was a pleasant surprise. This grape comes from a single vineyard where they are dried under the sun. Once it’s done, they are put in stainless steel tanks for fermentation. After fermentation the wine…
Urla Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Points : 8,25/10 Price : 90 TL Urla winery manages to maintain stability and quality without exaggerating with the prices. Choosing Urla on a wine list always is a safe choice. This Sauvignon Blanc is not disappointing. The nose is fruity, mineral and quite complex with aromas of citrus, pineapple, apricot and fresh mint. On…
Yanık Ülke Muscat 2017
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 65TL On the nose, floral notes (linden and wild rose), lime and lemon, white peach and bergamot. Aromatic and with a good acidity this wine has some mineral notes due to its volcanic soil. In the mouth it’s very subtle with flavours of mandarin, grapefruit, orange blossom, basil and honeysuckle…
Vinkara Öküzgözü Winehouse 2015
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 56 TL Have I already told you that Öküzgözü is one of my favourite Turkish grapes? This bottle shows that you can get a quite complexe red wine without breaking the bank. It’s fruity with aromas of black fruits ,chocolate, cherry, grenade and eucalyptus. It’s really aromatic with a good…
USCA Sonnet 5, Bornova Misketi 2017
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 80 TL This Bornova Misket has a very rich and aromatic nose that displays typical aromas such as rose, honey, lychee and acacia. Acidity is medium, the texture is slightly oily. On the palate I’ve noticed citrus flavours like nectarine and pomelo, but also pineapple, rosewood, litchi and vervain in…
Vinkara Mahzen Kalecik Karası 2015
Points : 7,5/10 Price : 82 TL Once again the Mahzen série made by Vinkara gave me a lot of pleasure. Such a beautiful nose! Slightly spicy with aromas of sweet cherry, raspberry, strawberry jam but also tobacco. I even detected some notes of dry fruits, datte to be precise. The texture is very pleasant….
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