Yaban Kolektif, Erciş Karası 2023

Tasting Notes

It has a fascinating appearance: bright and light ruby in colour. Surprisingly, this appearance misleads the judges about the body. Generally, you do not expect a high body from a wine with such a light appearance. However, despite its low alcohol (11.5%), the wine shows a medium body.

The character is finely structured, similar to Pinot Noir—delicate and elegant. This character is reflected on the nose. It hides itself from clear definition. If I were to describe the structure only, I would say red cherry. The nose is hard to define; you need to separate it into two parts and focus. You truly understand it on the palate.

On the palate, strawberry flavours dominate. The wine has medium acidity and low tannins. The acidity could work with less oily foods, but it would not be my first choice. It is better suited to non- or lightly spiced grilled white meats with less aromatic, creamy sauces, or vegetables, as well as simple tapas or a Margherita pizza.

Tasting Analysis

Wine Producer:	Yaban Kolektif
Name:	Erciş Karası
Region:	Bayramlı Village, Erciş, Van
Vintage:	2023
Alcohol:	11.8 %
APPEARANCE
Clarity:	Clear
Intensity:	Pale
Colour:	Garnet
NOSE
Condition:	Clean
Intensity:	Light
Aroma Characteristics:	Primary
Development:	Youthful
PALATE
Sweetness:	Dry
Acidity:	Medium
Tannin:	Low
Alcohol:	Low
Body:	Medium
Flavour Intensity:	Light
Flavour Characteristics:	Primary
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	7 / 14
Nose - Quality	16	14	12	10	8	10 / 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	10 / 11
					TOTAL	80 / 100

Technical Sheet

Residual Sugar:	1.6 gr/lt
Total Acid:	5.8 gr/l
Type of Closure:	Natural Cork

More Information:

https://yabankolektif.com/vinolus-x-yaban-ercis-karasi-2021/