Nearby the famous ruins of Greco-Roman city Ephesus sits the southern Aegean winery Yedi Bilgeler. It was almost fated that owner Bilge Yamen, who hails from the northeastern city Kars, should establish his winery mere kilometers from this ancient city.

Kars and Selçuk, where Ephesus can be found today, are separated by more than just distance (1,689 kilometers to be exact). Kars is located in the very northeastern corner of Turkey’s Anatolia . Kars has a humid continental climate with significant differences between summer and winter temperatures. High elevation, long, cold winters buried under snow, and brief mild summers are not conducive to grape growing. Selçuk on the other hand, belongs to the Izmir province. The city sits near the sea and its mild winters and long, warm summers allow for a great deal of successful agriculture. It therefore was a very attractive option for Yamen when he was looking for a place to establish his winery.

Winery’s name comes from The seven sages: Lasos (left), Chilon, Pythagoras, Anaxagoras, Solon, Bias, and Thales. It’s not surprise to have a Pythagoras, Lasos or Thales Miletos served as Every wine here is named after a different philosopher that once used to live in the area.

In Pythagoras 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot grapes stand out with distinctive aromas on the nose. Cherry jam, black pepper, oak and leather flavors are some of the ones we could get. Fruity aromas begin to become more evident in the wine, which becomes more enjoyable to drink after decanting in the carafe. It took its place among the local wines that won our appreciation with its full body, medium acidity and long finish.