April 2019 – Greece And Turkey

May 06
Grape field at Santorini of the Cyclades islands in G

As ever John Freeland gave us a fascinating presentation on wines from Greece and Turkey, featuring indigenous grapes.  David and Sarah provided a delicious selection of food which brought out the best in the wines – especially the Baklava served with the  Mavrodaphne which closed the evening.

 

The wines were;-

Pasaeli Yapincak 2016 (£14.99) – Turkey

 

Apha Estate Malagouzia Single Vineyard ‘Turtles’ 2018 (£14.70) – Greece

 

Domaine Sigalas Santorini PDO Assyrtiko 2018 (£30) – Greece

 

Doluca Tugra Kalecik Karasi 2016 (£12.99) – Turkey

 

Domaine Spiropoulos Nemea Agiorgitiko Organic Red 2014 (£13.00) – Greece

 

Kayra Buzbag Reserve (Okuzgozu 51% Bogazkere 49% 2013 (16.99) – Turkey

 

Domaine Chatzivariis RedPDO Goumenissa (Xinomavro, Negoska) 2015 (£20) – Greece

 

Greek Wine Cellars Cameo Mavrodaphne of Petra NV (£6.95) – Greece