Opal Wine Merchants
Turkish Wine / Türk Şarapları
About Us
Portfolio
Opal Wine Merchants are proud to present the wines from Turkey to the wine lovers of Australia
The history of Anatolia which goes all the way back to the Neolithic period (10,200 - 4,500 B.C.) where grapes (vitis vinifera) were first discovered at the head of the Tigris River. And the earliest known vineyards and wineries are found in the surrounding areas
We hope that is guide will give you a better perception of the scope and depth of wines from Turkey, the long history and the new modern-day wineries. Bringing the old world and new world together
Cheers/ Şerefe!
Tan Sümer Owner
Vinkara’s venture into viniculture began in 2003-2004 with the cultivation of their vineyards on 89 acres of land. At the end of 8 years, we left behind a very important period in viniculture: our vineyards were totally acclimated with the soil and we were producing top quality products
Turasan winery was established in 1943 by Hasan Turasan in Cappadocia in Central Anatolia. Since then the winery has been run by the Turasan family for 3 generations and they have been proud pioneers in the development of the Cappadocia wine region. Led by Hasan Turasan, is committed to producing high quality wines with solid investments in vineyards and the latest winemaking technology
The Çamlica family had already been farming in European Turkey for generations, so naturally Mustafa Çamlica wanted to be a part of the Turkish wine renaissance. He founded Chamlija Winery in 2000 in the small Thracian town of Büyükkarıştıran, and planted his vineyards throughout the decomposed granite soils of the Strandja Massif, near where Turkey meets Bulgaria
Kayra aims to bring the rich history and generous spirit of Anatolia to lovers of fine wine. Kayra wines are produced from both indigenous Anatolian grapes as well as international grapes grown in the best vineyards that are true to our “on-site production” philosophy
Diren Winery is located in the northern part of Turkey and has been presenting quality wines of Anatolia, predominantly from Tokat region, for over 50 years.
Diren was founded in 1958 by Mustafa Vasfi Diren, who found his love for wine making nearly two decades ago. He continued to learn and perfect the crafts of viticulture and vinification until 1985, when his son Ali Diren took over the reins at the winery, keeping it in the family, and continuing to carry the legacy of one of Turkey’s oldest wineries.
Wine Shop
Üzüm online wine shop is about showcasing the fine wines of Turkey to the wine lovers of Australia, including many of the indigenous and special grape varietals unique to Turkey and it’s terroir and also excellent expressions of international varietals, i.e. Chardonnay, Syrah and further
We hope you enjoy our carefully selected wines packaged and delivered straight to your door
Cheers/ Şerefe
Contact
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