Category Archives: Merlot

Tasting notes for 25.05.2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by

We had a lovely tasting event on May 25th. I may say that particularly I like such tasting events where the participants reflect their feelings about wine. We tasted very interesting wines with different varieties from different regions of Turkey. … Continue reading →

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A Small Guide to Thrace Wine Route… (Part 1 – Tekirdag Region)

Posted on May 22, 2014 by

It’s been long time since I have not been writing in this blog… Well, since the last article that I have written in English, many things have been changed in Turkey especially in our lives about wine. Last year, a … Continue reading →

Posted in barbare wines, Barel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Nuzun, Genel, grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, sauvignon blanc, Syrah/Shiraz, Tekirdag, thrace wine route, Turkish Wines, Umurbey, wine routes | 5 Comments

Tasting notes: Barbare Prestige 2009

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

“Barbare” was one of the successful wines during the tasting sessions of “Master of Wine weekend” held last month in Istanbul.  They have organic vineyards nearby Tekirdag’s Barbaros village. “Barbare” is one of Turkey’s new wines and finally I got … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Tenuta Sanguido – Guidalberto 2008

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

 “Guidalberto” is the second wine of Tenuto San Guido, producer of the Super Tuscan legend “Sassicaia”. Guidalberto’s 2008 vintage has a typical ruby color with some violet highlights. The grapes are 45% Cabernet Sauvignon – 45% Merlot and 10% San … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Antinori – Tignanello 2004

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

I remember a very nice scene from my favorite wine movie “Sideways”. In that scene Miles (Paul Giamatti) was talking about 1961 Cheval Blanc which he had and he was saying that he wanted to open the wine on a … Continue reading →

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Doluca “Karma” Wines @ Changa Restaurant – Istanbul …

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

The last night I was at the wine & dine event held by Doluca Vineyards in Changa Restaurant – Istanbul. We were in an event of pairing Doluca’s Karma Wines with Changa’s head chef Mr Civan Er’s “fusion” style courses. … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Buyulubag Wines Tasting Session @ Rouge Wine Bar

Posted on May 4, 2011 by

I was at Rouge Wine Bar located at Taksim district of Istanbul for a special wine tasting session for Buyulubag Vineyards. Buyulubag Vineyards is located in Avsa Island on the southern part of Marmara Sea. During the session we tasted … Continue reading →

Posted in Adakarasi, Buyulubag, Cabernet Sauvignon, Istanbul, Merlot, Rose, Rouge wine bar, Syrah/Shiraz, Tasting notes, Turkish Wines | Leave a comment