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Winemaking

Our Wines

Premium, award-winning & low intervention

Led by oenologists Jose and Fulya Hernandez — both Bordeaux-trained — Karnas Vineyards produces premium wines whose traits are primarily shaped by the unique characteristics of their terroir.

Shoot and cluster thinning keep yields low and quality high. The grapes are harvested at dawn and reach the winery in the cool hours of early morning.

Zinfandel vines at sunset in the Karaova valley
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Red Wine

Karnas Zinfandel

From the first Zinfandel vineyard in Turkey — wild berries, Aegean herbs and black pepper.

On the nose
Red wild berries, rosemary and oregano with hints of licorice, mocha, tobacco and black pepper.
Tasting Notes
Ripe Syrah grapes on the vine
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Red Wine

Karnas Syrah

Award-winning, full-bodied and velvety — red plum, violets, spice and dark chocolate.

On the nose
Red plum, black berries and violas, with hints of smoked notes, spices and chocolate.
Tasting Notes
The terrace by the vineyard pond at dusk
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Rosé Wine

Karnas White Zinfandel

Bright and aromatic — raspberry, citrus and a hint of fresh mountain herbs.

On the nose
Red wild berries, raspberry, citrus notes, rich and aromatic taste profile with a hint of fresh mountain herbs.
Tasting Notes

Master Class

Turkey Sommeliers’ Selection 2017 Karnas Syrah 2015

Discover Karnas Syrah

In the vineyard

Grapes of Karnas

  • ZinfandelTurkey’s first commercial Zinfandel vineyard
  • SyrahPlanted in 2005
  • Cabernet FrancRed
  • VermentinoWhite
  • Michele PalieriTable grape

Taste them where they grow

Join us for a tasting or a wine pairing lunch or dinner at the estate.