Category Archives: Syrah/Shiraz

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 →

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

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Murat Mumcuoglu

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 Murat Mumcuoglu

“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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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 →

Posted in barolo, Chardonnay, Istanbul, italian wines, Kalecik Karasi, Kayra wines, pinot grigio, Restaurants, Rose, sauvignon blanc, sweet wines, Syrah/Shiraz | Leave a comment

“Antiochia” Restaurant – Istanbul…

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

Turkey’s one of the most important culinary cities “Antakya” locates just in the Southern-most point of the country connected to a culture which is lies about more than thousands of years between the Middle East and Mediterranean Sea. The cuisine … Continue reading →

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Doluca “Karma” Wines @ Changa Restaurant – Istanbul …

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

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: Vinolus – Syrah 2009

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

I have finally tasted Vinolus’ Syrah from 2009 vintage. The grapes are coming from Denizli’s Guney region. On the nose you feel directly very impressive and nice eucaliptus aromas followed by cedar, chocolate and spicy notes together with rich fruity … 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 →

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Tasting notes: Turasan Seneler – Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Syrah 2008 – Turkey

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Murat Mumcuoglu

This is one of the best Turasan red wines which was purchased for a priced of 30 TL from their wine shop in Cappadocia (The same wine is around 40 TL in Istanbul market)… Even, I may say that according … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Cappadocian Wines, food & wine pairing, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, Tasting notes, Turasan, Turkish Wines | Leave a comment