Arcadia 2013 Finesse red blend

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Points : 7,5/10 Price : 90 TL The nose is nice but it takes time to open itself. You’ll feel aromas of blackberry, strawberry, dry fruits and a spicy note. The palate is a bit dry. It’s a full bodied wine with a strong alcoholic taste. Tannins are round and…

Bodrum winery – Vinbodrum

Vinbodrum winery is a family run boutique winery located in Kızılağaç, Bodrum. Erhan and Füsün Yürüt are retired traffic controllers who made their dream come true. They started winemaking at home in Ankara in 1980. But it’s only in 2010 that they started this activity on a professional scale to launch their business and produce…

Yanık Ülke Viognier 2016

Points : 7/10 Price : 65TL at La Cave On the nose, yellow apple, white flowers, pineapple and quince. This is a quite fruity wine with a medium acidity. On the palate, it has flavours of tropical fruits (mango), white peach, rose and honey. The length is medium. I can’t say it’s my favourite Viognier…

Vinolus Kalecik Karası 2016

Points : 8/10 Price : 80 TL I hadn’t had a Kalecik Karası for quite a while and had almost forgot its taste. Some say it’s similar to a Pinot Noir. That’s not my opinion but it’s certainly a local that is worth your attention. This one needs some time to open itself and deliver…

Antioche barburi 2017

Points : 7,5/10 Price : 100 TL at La Cave I had the opportunity to taste this wine directly coming from the city of Antakya at the last Sommelier’s Sélection event in November in Istanbul. I remember I got a positive feeling and was looking for a new tasting at home. Here we are, it’s…

Gürbüz Gaziköy 2016 Sauvignon Blanc

Points : 7/10 Price : 42,50 TL at Rind A big surprise : On the nose, grapefruit, lime, white peach, fresh bread and chalk aromas. It’s fruity and with high acidity. it’s also quite mineral and slightly oily. In the mouth, it has flavours of gooseberry, green melon, kiwi and a bit of butter. It…