Ayda Bağları Winery & Vineyards

Had the most amazing time and Ayda wines over two nights (and two dinners!). Service by Serra and Mira were impeccable, the scenery was lovely, the food was delicious, and the wines just perfect. Thank you for making my holiday so much more special, Ayda and team!

Heaven on earth. Come right before sunset. Due to surrounding hills sunset takes more than an hour. Wines are really good, try pinot noir.

If you are near the area, dont miss it out. It worth a visit. Very relaxing atmosphere, especially if you go a bit before sunset.Make sure to have a thin jacket with you even if you go on summer. Reservations are also possible. I'm not a fan of wine, but i finished my glass so this means something 😊 . The cheese plate had a variety of cheeses that i havent tried before so it was a cool experience. And romantic too .

Amazing setting. The view and the arrangement of the garden is chilling and romantic at the same time. Rooms available, considering the drive, can be a good idea to crash there after wine&dine. Reds are rather young. Vinaida 5 is promising, needs to age further. Rose is good. I loved their tasting tray, was not for sale, yet I’d have for sure bought one 😅 In conclusion, lovely place, worth visiting. Will go back for sure, may even spend the night.

Ayda bağları remains an exquisite experience, perfect place to make special occasions even more special. The Pinot noir was delicately matched, and the main meet dish marked the very first time ever I actually enjoyed a dish that contains celery. They went out of their way to accommodate a picky eater like me who cannot stand onions or garlic in any form.

The Vinaida Rose Pinot Noir wine was our favorite. Had a visit with our 2 year old kid, had great time. The wine was more than perfect but the cheese platter could do better.

This restaurant is on the top of the hill in the Gödence village, has a beautiful sunset view and an accommodating service. The way there by car is somewhat difficult.

There’re places you visit just “passing by”. Nice and cute places. But also there are other places - you actually hit the road to GET there. "Ayda Vineyards" is one of that special places. Its a boutique, authentic place - winery itself, restaurant, wine tasting room and a small (only 6 suits) hotel. You can’t stop by - it’s far from the main road, you have to know about this place and you’ll drive to GET there (road is bumpy and narrow but not long - drive safely!). The winery is on the top of a hill - you have 360 degree panoramic view of the area - stunning! specially during the sunset. Amazing, carefully picked up music collection is playing at the background - harmonically couples with the whole atmosphere. We’re honoured to meet in person Mrs.Ayda herself and got some interesting details about the vineyards and the production itself. She is very knowledgeable but humble. Polite and careful person - you can feel it from the first moment she speaks to you. At the moment “Ayda Vineyards” produces two whites, a rose and four reds under the trademark Vinaida. All dry. All well balanced, with complicated bouquets, rich in tannins (reds), good for ageing (Merlot, Shiraz and Pinot Noir - our favs!), Rose - didn’t expect to find that much rich bouquet here in Turkey. The food cooked locally on the winery’ restaurant kitchen with the local Aegean products, hints and flavours. Very delicious! There are options for the vegans. If you decide to visit the winery do your best and after enjoyable evening (wines are beautiful in colour, strong in taste and unique in bouquet) with dinner at the sunset (my advice) prolong the “nirvana experience” and stay for a night (reservation is a must!!!). There are only 6 rooms!!! Enjoy the wines, inhale the fresh air with pine and olive trees aromas, have delicious dinner with some local cheese variety, stay and sleep deeply - in the morning you will be rewarded not only with a feeling of being energised, happy and fulfilled but (some materialistic award this time) with the amazing breakfast served in the garden. Note: I was not asked to write this text. This is my own true personal opinion. We were really lucky to get to know Mrs.Ayda and the winery. Hope to come again!