Heraki, Göküzüm 2023

Tasting Notes

Heraki’s Göküzüm has a golden colour, with a bright and clear appearance. Its viscosity seems similar to Narince character: oily but less heavy than Narince.

You may find its aroma profile interesting. It reminds me of tutti-frutti jewellery from the Belle Époque period. Chamomile and butter add complexity to aromas of grapefruit, banana, red apple and pear.

The acidity and alcohol are balanced. On the palate, the aroma profile loses some of its effect, but the acidity and alcohol protect its longevity and reaction on the palate.

I wonder: if Hernandez tried ancient techniques such as maceration and allowed minimal oxidation to develop tertiary aromas, how would the wine evolve? This wine offers a great opportunity to apply experimental winemaking. Maybe we could also see a coupage with Anatolian endemic grapes blended with Göküzüm at next vintages. A living cultural heritage on the palate—remembering history while blending old and new.

Are you excited?

Tasting Analysis

Wine Producer:	Heraki
Name:	Gök
Region:	Karacaoğlan Village, Mut, Mersin
Vintage:	2023
Alcohol:	14%
APPEARANCE
Clarity:	Clear
Intensity:	Medium
Colour:	Gold
NOSE
Condition:	Clean
Intensity:	Medium (-)
Aroma Characteristics:	Primary
Development:	Youthful
PALATE
Sweetness:	Dry
Acidity:	Medium
Tannin:
Alcohol:	Medium
Body:	Medium
Flavour Intensity:	Medium
Flavour Characteristics:	Primary and secondary
Finish:	Medium
CONCLUSIONS
Quality Level:	Good
Level of Readiness for Drinking / Potential for Ageing	Drink now, not suitable for ageing

Wine Marking Scale and Point

Aspect	15		9		3	15 / 15
Nose - Intensity	14	12	10	7	4	10 / 14
Nose - Quality	16	14	12	10	8	12 / 16
Taste - Intensity	14	12	10	7	4	12 / 14
Taste - Quality	30	26	22	18	14	26 / 30
Balance – General Appreciation	11	10	9	8	7	9 / 11
					TOTAL	84 / 100