One of my favorite places to visit in Turku is wine bar Viinille. Today we have four wine bars in Turku, but when Viinille was opened, it was only the second in town. First was, and is, to be fair, only a section of the brewery restaurant Koulu. They used to have wider selection than today back then, but with competition increased, they focus on their best sides, not competing with the same style than others. Viinille is truly a heaven for any wine taster - at least when we are talking about the restaurant scene in Turku.
Offering wide variety of wines from all around the world, you can make a trip through the wine world in here. For example I once tasted four different wines made from Shiraz-grape, from different countries. Comparing different wineries, you can taste the difference between soils and climate. And you don't have to worry, they serve also smaller glasses. So you don't have to get drunk while tasting. Naturally they serve cheese and other things to eat and taste with the wine. Prices are also affordable, and you will get your money's worth back.
Wine, cheese, crackers, jazz - a combination for good evening.
Half bottles of quality wines for two - from France this time. Gigondas Les Reinages 2003 was good, but was left to second place. First price went to Jean Noel Gagnard's Chassagne Montrachet 2005. Excellent vintage for Burgundy, hard to get due high demand, but heavenly to taste. This tasting was December 2011, ten months ago, so I can't describe it in detail, but you can take my word, it was worth it.
Happy customer means a customer who will be back. I always put suit on when I'm going to drink wine...
Viinille is owned by two wine-enthusiasts, who enjoy making their hobby their living. Small place doesn't make you utterly rich, but it does make life happier than serving in a big faceless restaurant. Service is always perfect and personal. They also have tasting evenings, which are booked full well in advance. If you like wine, this is the place to visit in Turku.
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