Where to try and buy local wine in Bodrum, Turkey?
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TL;DR
Visit Karnas Vineyards near Bodrum for a tasting on their scenic terrace; good bottled wine in local shops starts around 1000-2000 lira.
The winery marked on the map as 'Bodrum Winemaking' is most likely Karnas Vineyards — it has a scenic property with a tasting terrace and is located not far from Bodrum.
Good bottled wine in regular stores costs from 1000 to 2000 lira per bottle.
Karnas winery grows mostly international grape varieties like Shiraz and Zinfandel, rather than native Turkish varieties.
Wines made from native Turkish grape varieties (Ogüzgözü, Boğazkere) by the Kavaklidere winery are sold in regular stores and can even be found abroad.
Wine is always available directly at the winery, but the selection in regular stores may vary and isn't always guaranteed.