Kavaklıdere Wines founded in 1929 in Ankara is a family-owned company of 4 generations. The company owns 645 hectares of vineyards in seven different wine-producing area of Anatolia. The headquarter and the main winery is located in Ankara, but Kavaklıdere owns also “Château style” producing winery such as Côtes d’Avanos, in Cappadocia and Pendore, in Aegea. I can imagine the face of many of my friends when they see this wine on my blog. Don’t laugh! I had to taste Yakut once in my life just to know what people are talking about. Brilliant, pale straw yellow colour with greenish hues. Fruity varietal bouquet. Lively fresh mouthfeel with good balance.

Price : 61,90 TL. 37,90 TL for half a bottle (which I bought). You can find this wine almost everywhere in the country… Fresh apples sliced and cooked with crushed almonds flavoured with cinnamon served hot. With custard or ice cream years old company having a precious know-how is the leader of Turkish wine producers. Every year the target of “standard and consistent good quality” has been realized due to the implementation of new technology, increased production and the benefits of technical and theoretical support for the cultivation of grapes, the raw material for wine. Known as one of the best wine consultant in the world Stephane Derenoncourt and his team are consulting Kavaklıdere in viticulture and winemaking. Read More… Additional information Beverage Marinated chargrilled sea bass and grilled on charcoal served with sauteed baby potatoes and mixed green leaves Nestled in the heart of Turkey’s Mediterranean region, the vineyards are blessed with an abundant natural gift—the Mediterranean climate. Here, the sun shines brightly, casting its warm rays upon the rolling hills and fertile valleys. The long, hot summers infuse the grapes with intense flavors, while the mild winters provide a respite, allowing the vines to rest and rejuvenate. The result is a symphony of flavors captured in every bottle of Turkish wine.Experience the legendary taste of Turkey's finest red wine, meticulously crafted from a blend of Öküzgözü, Boğazkere, Alicante, and Carignan grapes sourced from the top vineyards in Eastern Anatolia and the Aegean Regions. Indulge your senses in the tantalizing bouquet of Yakut, where luscious red fruit aromas take centre stage, offering a delightful olfactory experience. In slightly oily taste wines appear shades of lemon, green banana and cut grass, typical of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. There is a nice freshness and good balance.

Toffee and fresh bananas, topped with double cream and milk chocolate curls set on a digestive base Very thin Turkish pizza covered with seasoned minced lamb, onions, fresh tomatoes, parsley and red peppersKavaklidere Yakut Red Wine is recommended to be served at 16-18°C and matches perfectly with pizza a la Turca, cold red meat plates, deli meat, lasagna and alla Bolognese. Awards It’s a blend of 4 grapes : Okuzgozu, Bogazkere, Carignan and Alicante Bouschet. The first two grapes are local ones which combined can make very good blends. Angora Red which is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay and Cinsault grapes from the Aegean and Thracian region has a lively red colour and is praised by wine lovers as being a well-balanced, bodied, lightly spicy, fruity, long and fresh wine. It is best consumed within 2-3 years after bottling. It is a good match with any kind of red or white meat, and all kind of cheese other than cheese with herb or fresh white cheese. Storage Instructions As well as the native varieties of grape, many international varieties have also been introduced in recent years including Riesling, Muscat, Merlot, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Turkey has vineyards in many different regions. The European climate and soils to the west of Istanbul the wines produced are similar to those produced in south Bulgaria and Greece, however around the Izmir area of the Aegean coast, some high quality whites are produced, many being sweet and classical. Anatolia in the central eastern region has extremely cold winters and dry summers, and here are grown some extremely ancient grape varieties. Yakut, the favorite red wine of Turkey. Yakut is distinctive red wine with rich aroma character very well balanced aroma character verywell balanced with its soft flavours of cherry and ripe tannis. It is very good match with any grilled meats.

Aged for 12 months in oak. Complex wine, rich in aromas with balanced red fruit and vanilla, toasty oak and spicy flavours.A classic Cabernet Sauvignon table wine from the Languedoc-Roussillon region that's full of dark berry notes. Tannins and slight acidity make it ideal to pair with cooked red meats and mild cheeses. Crushed wheat with herbs, parsley, celery, hazelnut, walnut, tomatoes, spring onions, peppers & lemon juice, pomegranate syrup Sakha, one of the major peoples of eastern Siberia, numbering some 380,000 in the late 20th century. In the 17th century they inhabited a limited area on the middle Lena River, but in modern times they expanded throughout Sakha republic (Yakutia) in far northeastern Russia. They speak a Turkic language. The Sakha are thought to be an admixture of migrants from the Lake Baikal region with the aborigines of the Lena—probably mostly Evenk (Evenki), who have contributed much to their culture. Other evidence, however, points to a southern ancestry related to the Turkic-speaking tribes of the steppe and the Altai Mountains. I’ve been hearing about this wine since my arrival in Turkey almost 4 years ago. In the eighties, this wine was considered as one of the best. Imagine what the level was at that time! And a lot of people are still attached to it with this kind of nostalgia. Hopefully, there are now a lot of beautiful Turkish wines (among them some are also made by Kavaklidere).

Angora Red is a delicious, round and well balanced wine produced from Cabernet Sauvignon, Alicante, Merlot and Carignan grapes grown in Aegean region. Revealing Aegean soil’s energy, it matches well with deli meat, lightly sauced red meat dishes, Bolognese sauced pasta, hamburger and barbecue. It is best served at 16 - 18°C.Turkish wine is not well known worldwide, however it had a key role to play in wine growing’s early history, and was probably one of the earliest regions known to have been producing wine anywhere in the world. It has been estimated that Turkey calls itself home to around 600 to 1200 indigenous vitis vinifera varieties, although under 60 are commercially grown. As Turkey has dedicated more than 1,500,000 acres to vineyards, it is also the 4 th biggest grape producer around the globe. The country’s first ever commercial winery was not established until the 1920s when the first president of Turkey set it up. Today, around 300,000 hl of wine is produced in total in Turkey. The Mediterranean climate bestows upon Turkish wines their distinctive qualities. With each sip, you can savor the harmonious blend of good acidity, balanced tannins, and the lusciousness of ripe fruits. It’s as if the very essence of the sun-soaked landscapes, cooled by the gentle sea breezes, has been artfully captured in every grape. Discover the remarkable concentration of flavours that Yakut offers. Every drop embodies the dedication and expertise poured into creating a wine that truly stands out among its peers.