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Wine Ratings
22+ years / Tens of thousands of Turkish Lira spent / 50+ Trips Around Turkey / 100's of hours wine debating. I've been dripping red wine on my white sport shirts for a long time, along the way, I've tasted the vast majority of Turkish manufacturers and grapes. Here are some of my thoughts on some notable and maybe avoidable wine bottles you may encounter or want to find.


Suvla SUR 2020
Why I’m Giving Suvla Wines a Second Look – A Fresh Take on Suvla Sur 2020
Chris Vannoy
Mar 173 min read
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Nif Bağları Solaris Review (Nif Vineyards)
The Solaris grapes come from Nifs vineyards in the Kemalpasa region just east of Izmir near Manisa.
Chris Vannoy
Dec 15, 20232 min read
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Sevilen 900 Series 2022 Fume Blanc Review
Sevilen Vineyards Again is Awarded I help many newcomers and travellers to Turkey to learn a bit about Turkish wines, and am often asked...
Chris Vannoy
Dec 14, 20232 min read
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Master Sommelier's Choose the Best Turkish Wines in Istanbul in 2023
The Results of the 2023 Sommelier's Selection Event in Istanbul.
Chris Vannoy
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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Kalecik Karası '20 Collection by Diren
A superb value Kalecik Karasi wine from Diren
Chris Vannoy
May 30, 20232 min read
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Merlot 2021 Wild Fermented by Claros
Looking for wild-fermented wines and you're near Ephesus - try Claros Merlot
Chris Vannoy
May 9, 20231 min read
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Feb. 6, 2023 Earthquake Eastern Turkey
Our hearts are heavy as we now know the full extent of the tragic earthquake that struck eastern Turkey just after 4 AM on Monday, February
Chris Vannoy
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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The Best Wines to Drink in Turkey
Are you wondering what wines I should be drinking on my trip to Turkey? I address this question below in a quick video. I introduce you to
Chris Vannoy
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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BoÄŸazkere Wine Grapes
BoÄŸazkere wines are typically full-bodied and robust, with flavors of black fruit, spices, and earth.
Chris Vannoy
Jan 23, 20231 min read
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The Öküzgözü Turkish Grape Variety
Is Öküzgözü the best Turkish wine? What ıs Öküzgözü wine like?
Chris Vannoy
Dec 21, 20222 min read
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Thia Çal Karası from Küp Winery
Thia Çal Karası from Küp Winery The Thia series demonstrates well the potentıal of the Çal Karası grape.
Chris Vannoy
Nov 12, 20221 min read
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Narince Ancyra by Kavaklidere Winery
An excellent example of this excellent Turkish grape This grape is one of Turkey‘s prized white wine grapes. This producer is also one...
Chris Vannoy
Jul 30, 20221 min read
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Emir by Kavaklidere Winery
Emir by Kavaklidere Winery an excellent Emir grape variety wine.
Chris Vannoy
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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Montepulciano Shiraz 2020 From Nif Bağları
Montepulciano Shiraz 2020 From Nif Bağları
Chris Vannoy
Jun 2, 20221 min read
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Evreshe 2016 Gelibolu by Chateau Gali
Evreshe by Chateau Gali an underrated red blend Cab Sav, Cab Franc and Merlot.
Chris Vannoy
May 27, 20221 min read
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Patkara (Yaban Series) by Asmadan Winery
Patkara Yaban from Foxy Karakoy made by Asmadan Winery
Chris Vannoy
May 23, 20222 min read
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Bornova Misketi by Nif Vineyards
Bornova Misketi by Nif Vineyards This is one of my top recommendations for the Bornova Misketi wines in Turkey.
Chris Vannoy
May 14, 20222 min read
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 by Chamlija
A refined Cabernet Sauvignon from Chamlija
Chris Vannoy
May 12, 20221 min read
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Cabernet Franc 2019 by Vino Dessera
2019 Cabernet Franc by Vino Dessera a wine exceeding my expectations..
Chris Vannoy
May 7, 20221 min read
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Cabernet Franc 2019 by Likya Vineyards
A unique wine from Likya Vineyards. I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this Cab Franc.
Chris Vannoy
May 4, 20221 min read
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Acikara by Likya Vineyards
Likya Vineyards Acikara Red Wine
Chris Vannoy
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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Pythagoras Reserve Red Blend 2017 by 7 Bilgeler Vineyard (7 Sages Vineyard)
2017 Pythagoras Red Blend by 7 Bilgeler
Chris Vannoy
Nov 10, 20202 min read
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'Turkish Wine is undiscovered. Let's keep it that way!'
-- Me on finding boutique wine production in 2005

'The mix of landscape, culture, history, archaeology and wine in Turkey is unparalleled.'
Sommelier, 2022
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