Thursday, September 26, 2013

Turkey/Lebanon Wines Terra Firma

Angora Sultana 2011  sultana is a new grape type for me.. reminded me of a little pinot grigio with a little more depth..

IXSIR Altitudes White 2009... some melon on the front.. a touch rough..interesting blend of muscat/viognier/sauvignon.. may be like other wines from this region that need time to age and get softer..

Angora Red 2012 a young version of rhone reds.. young vines on nose and palate.. a little violet.

La Prieure 2009 Ksara 2009 Violet and spice nose, a bit of the bacon fat but with a slight medicinal taste..

Reserve de Couvent 2010.. syrah.cab franc.cab sauv.. white pepper on the nose, really nice fruit on the finish.. a very good value

Cuvee de Printemps Ksara 2011 gamay and tempranillo.. gamay on the nose, but not as bubble gummy on the finish..

IXSR Altitude Red 2009  dark color, syrah/cab/ caladoc.. interesting nose of gasoline then flavors a bit of the soft vanilla finish

Egeo Syrah 2011  pepper again.. lush.. a bit of a one note

Ksara Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Turkey  typical nose for cabernet.. good texture.. fruit on the palate with a rough ending edge.

Prestige Kalecik Karasi 2009 from the middle of the country.. really interesting varietal I had not had before.. meaty and dark meat berrys

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