Wine has been made in Turkey for over 7,000 years (opposed to 200ish in California!). Like most other wine making regions of the World, Turkey has subtle microclimate factors that make it a hit amongst avid wine drinkers, and those just starting out.
Those varying microclimates throughout the three main Wine Regions of Turkey, The Aegean Coast, Marma...
Turasan Selda Red 2019 (Drinks like a California Red Blend!)
Drinks like a California red blend!
Blended primarily from indigenous Turkish varietals, this wine also has a dollop of Syrah to add some spice. This wine was named after Selda Turasan, as a birth...
Turasan Bogazkere/Okuzgozu 2019 (Drinks like a Cuvee - style Pinot Noir/Merlot/Cab Franc blend!)
Drinks like a Pinot Noir/Merlot/Cabernet Franc Blend - "Cuvee" style
The traditional Turkish blend of Bogazkere and Okuzgozu really does provide the best of both worlds. The Bogazkere gives the wi...
Turasan Emir 2019 (Drinks like a Pinot Grigio!)
Drinks like a Pinot Grigio!
The Emir grape only grows in one place in the world – Cappadocia, Turkey. The Turasan winery is located in the heart of Cappadocia giving it a natural advantage in prod...
Chamlija Papaskarasi & Pinot Noir 2018 (Pinot Noir blends are RARE!)
Pinot Noir blends are very RARE!
Chamlija Winery is located high on the Strandja Massif near where European Turkey meets Bulgaria. Owned by Mustafa Çamlica, he specializes in the rare and ancient ...
Chamlija Papaskarasi Blanc De Noir 2018 (Drinks like a med-bodied Chardonnay!)
Drinks like a medium-bodied Chardonnay!
It’s odd to see a French wine term on a bottle of Turkish wine, and it means white of red. Made from 100% Papaskarası, an ancient Turkish red grape, this is...
Turasan Selda White 2019 (Drinks like a Dry White Blend!)
Drinks like a dry white blend!
Blended primarily from indigenous Turkish varietals, this wine also has a dollop of Syrah to add some spice. This wine was named after Selda Turasan, as a birthday s...
Chamlija Rosé de Strandja (Drinks like a Rosé - no bubbles and not sweet!)
Drinks like a Rose - still no bubbles and not sweet!
Chamlija is a boutique winery focusing on producing fine wines. This rose is 100% Papaskarasi; the grape's name translates from Turkish as "pr...
Turasan Kalecik Karasi 2019 (Drinks like a Pinot Noir!)
Drinks like a Pinot Noir!
Kalecik Karası is a blue-black grape indigenous to Turkey and known for producing red friot-forward wines with low to medium tannins and bright acidity. Cappadocia is loc...
Chamlija Albarino 2018
Chamlija Winery is located high on the Strandja Massif near where European Turkey meets Bulgaria. Owned by Mustafa Çamlica, he specializes in the rare and ancient grape variety called Papaskarasi. ...
Diren Okuzgozu 2017 (Drinks like a California Pinot Noir!)
Drinks like a California Pinot Noir!
Since the inception of the winery in 1958, Diren's focus has largely been on the indigenous varietal of Turkey. Okuzgozu is known to be a grape with little tan...
Chamlija Pinot Noir 2018
Chamlija Winery is located high on the Strandja Massif near where European Turkey meets Bulgaria. Owned by Mustafa Çamlica, he specializes in the rare and ancient grape variety called Papaskarasi. ...
Diren Kalecik Karasi 2014 (Drinks like a Pinot Noir!)
Drinks like a Pinot Noir!
Founded in 1958, Diren has focused on the indigenous varietals of Turkey. The Kalecik Karasi has a lightly tannic structure with lots of juicy, fruit flavors in a round an...
Turasan Okuzgozu 2019 (Drinks like a California Pinot Noir!)
Drinks like a California Pinot Noir!
One of Turkey’s most revered red varietals, Öküzgözü gets its name from its large berries – in Turkish Öküzgözü means “eye of the bull”. It produces medium-bod...
Diren Karmena Red 2017 (Drinks like a red or Paso Robles blend!)
Drinks like a California red blend or a Paso Robles blend!
Founded in 1958, Diren’s focus has been on the indigenous Turkish varietals. Karmena Red is a blend of 5 grapes (indigenous and internati...
Chamlija Papaskarasi 2018 (Drinks like a Pinot Noir!)
Drinks like a fruit-forward Pinot Noir (not dry)!
In Turkey there is a rare grape variety called Papaskarası, and this winery specializes in it. Fermented in stainless steel, and bottled without a...
