YAKUT (Dry) - Kavaklidere - House Wine Glass: $ 5.50 Bottle: $ 26.00“Yakut” made of 4 different grapes of Alicante, Carignan, Bogazkere and Okuzgozu, is very pleasant dry and the best selling red wine in Turkey. It is ruby red, rather bulky, light-bodied, broad and refreshing. It is good with any kind of meal with meat.
SELECTION KIRMIZI (Dry) - Kavaklidere Glass: $ 7.00 Bottle: $ 34.75 “Selection Kirmizi” is made of Okuzgozu and Bogazkere (Selected very special grapes of East Anatolia). It is very fruity and spicy with nice acidity and body which allow it to age till ten years. It is a good match with Turkish cuisine of red meat.
BOGAZKERE (Dry) - A Prestige Wine- Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $ 60.00 “Bogazkere” - Turkish Prestige Wine is made of Bogazkere grapes which are upper Mesopotamia plateau; very dark red and rich grapes. It is very well structured with dried fruit flavors and fig taste. It is an elegant It is a very good match with red meat
KALECIK KARASI (Dry) - Kavaklidere No Glass Serving Bottle: $ 68.00 “Kalecik Karasi” is monovarietal wine developed after a long research in viniculture and vilification of this grape. This grape is cultivated in Central Anatolia region, close to Kizilirmak River (in the ancient times, this river “Halys” was an important frontier between Asia and Aegean regions). This special prestige wine is complex, elegant, well-balanced, and has a lasting and charming aroma of red fruit. It can be aged for eight to ten years. Good match with any kind of red meat, poultry and cheese.
Avanos Red(Dry) - Kavaklidere Glass: $ 4.75 Bottle: $ 23.00 "Avanos Red" is produced from Cappodocia area grapes. Is is bright red, young breed, rough side country wine. It is lively and fresh fruity, very light and oak taste. It is a good match with every kind of meal with red meat, grill and well spiced lamb and dishes associated with Anatolian cuisine.
Imported Turkish White Wine
CANKAYA (Dry) - Kavaklidere House Wine Glass: $ 5.50 Bottle: $ 26.00 “Cankaya” is the best selling wine of Turkey. The blend of four different grapes of Anatolia is elegant and light structured. It is fresh fruit and flower aromas. It matches well with all seafood, fish, chicken and all cheeses, and it can also be used as an aperitif
SELECTION BEYAZ (Dry) - Kavaklidere Glass: $ 7.00 Bottle: $ 34.75 “Selection Beyaz” is produced from Narince and Semillon grapes selected in their respective vineyards of Tokat and Trakya. Well-structured, citrus fruit, fresh quince and coconut taste. It goes well with chicken and fish with sauce.
NARINCE (Dry) - A Prestige Wine - Kvkdere Glass: $12.00 Bottle: $ 60.00 “Narince” grapes are produced in three different vineyard regions through Yesilirmak River. It is the only local white grape which can be aged in oak barrels. It has complexity of aroma and very well structured body, mature fruit taste-combined with the fine oak flavors. Due to its complex structure, it is a good match for starters and seafood with sauce and poultry.
Avanos White" is produced fromCappodocia area grapes. It has light structure. This fresh elegant wine gives an intense fruity (dried and citrus) flavor and a delicate balance. It matches well with baked fish, white meat and white sauce meals. and mezes.
CHAMPAGNE Moet & Chan don VI - Prestige, special and lively $ 68.00
KONAK’S SPECIAL DRINKS
Turkish Raki: (Gl) $ 5.00 (1/2 Bt.) $20.00 (Bt.) $ 39.50 The Classic Turkish spirit, RAKI, a distillate made of Aegean and Anatolian seedless raisin varieties, has become very popular through-out the world. Created 300 years ago, its enticing anise flavor with dominant notes of licorice will transport you to the Mediterranean Isles. RAKI, should be mixed with water, which gives it an opalescent color, then poured over ice. It becomes a perfect aperitif or vivacious refresher. In Turkey it is traditional to serve with seafood and fish. Favorite Turkish “Mezes-Appetizers” to order with RAKI are white Turkish Feta cheese/honeydew melon and humus.
Anatolia: $ 6.00 A delightful combination of imported Turkish nectars with the elegant sweet orange flavor of Cointreau liquor
MOSAICS FROM THE BAR
CLASSICS: COSMOPOLITAN: Glamorous, sophisticated, delectable
CLASSIC VODKA or GIN MARTINI: Distinctive & sumptuous
MANHATTAN: Smoky and silken with your choice of Bourbon
FAVORITES:
PEACH-A-LO Like biting into a ripe Bursa peach. Absolute Mandarin, Peach schnapps, imported Turkish peach nectar and orange juice - all combine to make this Delight in the fragrance and flavor
SEABREEZE One of the new classics. Grapefruit and cranberry juice are combined with STOLI Raspberry vodka for a refreshing and enjoyable concoction. Feel the breeze from BLACK SEA.
HOMEMADE SPECIALS:
HURREM SULTAN Reminiscent of glamorous and elegant like Ottoman Palace - ABSO vodka, CRUZON Banana rum and white crème de cacao are united to create this unique and flavorful sweet libation
TROY: Fragrant, fanciful and visually stunning, this special martini is made dekuyper melon Liquer, orange and fresh lime juice combination, Sour but Sweet
YENICERI: Red devil like yeniceri soldiers. KETTLE ONE vodka enriched with JACQUIR'S Cherry Sloe Gin. Feel the power
SARI GELIN:An intriguing combination of STOLI orange vodka, tonic and orange juice - Erzurum’s famous yellow bride.
