Getting in the Summer Mood with Gürbüz
If you’re looking for the perfect wine for this summer, I’ve got it for you: Gürbüz Mood (the white one!). Trakya-based winemaker Akın Gürbüz offers the Mood series (white, rosé, and red) as his entry level wines. Uncomplicated but delicious, these are fantastic and fruity wines that won’t break the bank.
For the Gürbüz Mood white, he blended together Sauvignon Blanc and Misket for a delightful fruity and easy wine to enjoy on its own or pair with your favorite light summer meals. I first came across this wine last year and have already enjoyed it again this summer. Regardless of which vintage you might come across, you’re bound to enjoy it!
Gürbüz Mood Beyaz, 2021
A pale, platinum with green highlights in the glass, the nose immediately lets you know about the Misket (in case you somehow didn’t read the label). Ripe peach and melon hit the nose first followed by cucumber and that Sauvignon Blanc hallmark, cat pee.
These notes ushered in similar flavors of juicy, fleshy fruit, pepino, and lemon. The palate showed a nice balance between the weight of Misket and ice acidity from the Sauvignon Blanc. Flavors
One of the things I appreciate about Gürbüz is his ability to make wines with moderate alcohol in an otherwise high alcohol country. The mood is no exception clocking in at just 12.7% abv. And that is low here.