The flavor of wood varnish in wine of Eastern Anatolia
Discover the of Eastern Anatolia wines revealing the of wood varnish flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
The wine region of Eastern Anatolia of Turkey. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Kayra or the Domaine Kayra produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Eastern Anatolia are Okuzgozu, Bogazkere and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Eastern Anatolia often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus fruit or honey and sometimes also flavors of savory, pomegranate or rhubarb.
We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Eastern Anatolia, producing 57 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Eastern Anatolia go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food.
The Francs de Pied (Ungrafted Vines) group, which last met two weeks ago at Pasquet’s Liber Pater winery in the Graves, consists of a growing circle of vignerons who work with ungrafted vineyards planted to native varieties. The list includes Francs de Pied president Loïc Pasquet himself, vice-president Egon Müller (Mosel), and secretary Andrea Polidoro of Cupano (Montalcino) and Contrada Contro (Marche); as well as Gocha Chkhaidze of leading Georgian winery, Askaneli; Thibault Liger-Belair (Bur ...
Tina Gellie, Content Manager and Regional Editor (Australia, South Africa, New Zealand & Canada) It was a big year of Decanter travel for me, heading to Napa and New York in June, South Africa in October and most recently a week each in Margaret River and South Australia. These trips have formed the basis of my festive selections. Christmas lunch on North Stradbroke Island (reunited with my family after four years, no thanks to Covid) always starts with oysters, followed by a bucket of prawn ...
With the festive season upon us, the countdown to all things merry has begun. The daily surprise from behind each door on an Advent calendar is one the most exciting rituals in the build up to Christmas day. No longer the remit of chocolate and children only, spirits and wine Advent calendars are increasing in popularity and are now much-anticipated Christmas staples in their own right (for adults, that is!). Below, you will find our selection of the best wine and spirits Advent calendars. They ...