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OMGD Turkey Vineyard Visit

Bailliage of Antalya, Türkiye
Elmalı, October 3, 2021

Likya Vineyards and Winery impress
" Visiting the vineyards has become more popular in recent years "

The Bailliage’s Ordre Mondial des Gourmets Dégustateurs (OMGD) members and guests participated in a field trip to the nearby Likya Vineyards and winery where they enjoyed lunch and tasted 11 prime wines.

- Likya Vineyards Fume Blanc
- Likya Vineyards Chardonnay
- Likya Arkeo Fersun
- Likya Arkeo Merzifon Karası
- Likya Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
- Likya Arkeo Acıkara
- Likya Vineyards Narice
- Likya Arykanda Sauvignon Blanc
- Likya Podalia
- Likya Vineyards Syrah
- Likya Saint-Nicholas

Likya Vineyards and Winery are located in Elmalı near Antalya. The first vineyards were planted in 1999 by owner Burak Özkan, who is the Bailliage’s Vice-Échanson. Likya has won more than 100 awards and medals. It exports wines to European countries and selected restaurants in New York City.

The wines were served with a lunch consisting of typical local dishes such as green pepper kebab, ‘keşkek’ ground wheat with braised young goat meat, and smoky flavoured ice cream.

Visiting the vineyards has become more popular in recent years. The family has extended what the business offers with à la carte dishes served in the garden giving diners a fantastic view over the grape fields.

Likya's home-made products like grape seed oil, lavender cologne, and grape seed facial cream were presented as gifts. Naturally, everyone was delighted.

Bailli Nihat Tümkaya thanked Burak Özkan and his family for a wonderful and most informative day. Burak was presented with a commemorative plaque in recognition for hosting this interesting OMGD event at his winery.

Not only was Burak awarded for his services but also his young and enthusiastic team received justified accolades. Likya's kitchen and service teams, comprised of young gastronomy students, were noticeably impressed and grateful.

Leonie Kılıç
Vice-Chancelier

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