Category Archives: Rose

Tasting notes for 25.05.2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Murat Mumcuoglu

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 →

Posted in Barel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, events, food & wine pairing, Gali, Istanbul, Kalecik Karasi, Likya wines, Merlot, Pamukkale, Rose, Suvla, Syrah/Shiraz, Tasting notes, Tekirdag, Turkish Wines, Yapıncak | Leave a comment

Mediterranean Style @ home…

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

I shall tell you about one of my favorite octopus dishes which belongs to Spain’s “Galiçia” region “Pulpo a la Gallega”. I was thinking of cooking this dish for a long time and finally I made it… Many people does … Continue reading →

Posted in british wines, Cappadocian Wines, food & wine pairing, in the kitchen, ipek hanim farm, Kalecik Karasi, Kayra wines, Rose, spanish wines, sweet wines, Syrah/Shiraz, Tasting notes, Turasan | Leave a comment

A futuristic Italian…

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

Kayra Wine’s “Terra” brand has started a nice event called “World Cuisine with Terra Wines”. “Italy” was the first “stop over” of this serial event. We had a chance to meet and taste the dishes of Italian Chef “Gianfranco Chiarini” … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Buyulubag Wines Tasting Session @ Rouge Wine Bar

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

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

Tasting notes: Ca’Saletti Bardolino Chiaretto Classico DOC 2009 – Mung Bean Salad – Spanish Tortilla & Ipek Hanim Farm Products

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

This North Italian rose wine is produced from Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes typical to the region of Bardolino located nearby Garda Lake. The wine does not have that intensity on the nose which I was expecting, however, there are … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Chateau Musar Cuvée Rosé 2007 – Bekaa Valley – Lebanon

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

Actually I was searching for a bottle of Château Musar within the last few months and when I saw this rose wine at Muscat Airport Duty Free shop I immediately obtained one. I was wondering the famous “volatile acidity” of … Continue reading →

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