We took a leap forward in the early 90's when we thought "why not grow these noble grape varieties in the noble lands of wine-making?" We imported Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from French vineyards and planted them in the Gallipoli Peninsula on the shores of the Aegean Sea - the shores of Saros Bay to be exact - land which had been used for viticulture for hundreds of years.
We also brought the latest New World technology and waited for several years for the vineyards to mature, dreaming of the wines we would make. In 1996 we produced our first wine and tasted that and subsequent vintages with great excitement. Our first wine went on sale in 1998. We know that obtaining landmark quality in these varietals takes time, patience and understanding. Our patience was proved in the time we took to fully develop our vineyards. We hope our time and effort, and subsequent results, will lead the way for other similar ventures in Turkey and we feel proud to have initiated such a drive forward.
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Winemaking history began in the geographical area where Turkey stands today. The oldest remains relating to winemaking suggest the land between Thrace and the Caucasian mountains was the site of the earliest winemaking. However, since those days wine culture has taken root in Europe and then moved on to the New World without returning to its home for a very long time. Wine-lovers in Europe and the New World have refined their choices and narrowed down a selected list of "Noble Grapes", and they have enjoyed these superb wines for centuries. 
