2011 Pinot Noir, Chamlija with design by Irem Chamlija
The #EWBC
2012 Welcome Dinner
This was
held at Frankie's fashionable rooftop restaurant with some spectacular views
over Istanbul. The survivors from the Pre-Conference Trip to Thrace were joined by a
number of reinforcements including André Ribeirinho, Tim Lemke and Robyn Bancroft and our putative train companion - Andrew Barrow - see separate post on our adventurous journey to Izmir.
Frankie
is undoubtedly a buzzy and lively restaurant. The food was good, although
perhaps we had one course too many.
We started
with a glass of fizz - the Kayra/Cameo Doro, which appears to have quite a high dosage but it
was good to have a fizz to celebrate Obama's re-election. The Cameo is a blend of
Bornova Misketi, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Amuse
bouche
Chardonnay
vine leaves soup, rice dolma, yoghurt mousse
Served
With
Chamlija
Viognier 2011 from Strandja, Thrace.
Attractive
Viognier, which although quite high in alc it does not show. Carole found this
a little overoaked. 50% went into oak, 50% stainless. Chamlija is a new project
with 90 hectares planted with a current production of just 18,000 bottles but
that will increase very significantly once the 90 hectares are in full
production.
Chamlija
has wonderful labels designed by Irem Camlica, the daughter of Mustafa the
owner of Chamlija. Mustafa has promised to launch a range of shirts based her
marvellous designs. I have already placed a provisional order.
Cheese soufflé
'Kes'
(cd) Cheese soufflé, prosciutto, mixed greens,
fig balsamic sauce
Served
with
Kayra/Terra
Kalecik Karasi Rose 2011. From Denizili,
Aegean.
Homemade
cannelloni, spinach, mushrooms, cheese
Served
with:
Vinkara/Mahzen Narince 2010
Vinkara/Mahzen Narince 2010
Quite
rich and full some apricot - a little reminiscent of Viognier. Good freshness
in the finish. From what little I have tasted Narince seems to be an interesting grape variety.
2011 Pinot
Noir, Chamlija
Duck
breast, crispy 'yufka', pumpkin and ginger mille-feuilles, pear-orange sauce
Served
with:
Chamlija/Pinot
Noir 2011
Pleasant,
mid weight but not typical Pinot Noir, lacks some zip in finish.
2010 Vinkara/Mahzen
Kalecik Karasi 2010
Vinkara/Mahzen Kalecik Karasi 2010
Black
fruits and spice, some concentration, well rounded tannins, well balanced.
Has ageing potential?
The
evening was rounded off by a taxi ride back to the Armada Hotel through streets
awash with water from the very heavy storm. The return of Noah perhaps?
2010 Vinkara/Mahzen
Kalecik Karasi 2010
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