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By 0Turkish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Kuzubağ, part of the Çal Bağ Yolu, is located in the Çal district of Denizli in Turkey's inner Aegean. The winery’s vineyards sit at an elevation of 850 meters in clay-loam and calcareous soil. Given the elevation, there’s a great difference between day and night temperatures allowing grapes to ripen over a longer period while retaining their freshness. Here they grow a range of native and international grapes, including of course the local Çal Karası. [easy-image-collage id=20320]   Recently, I had the pleasure of finally visiting Kuzubağ! I can say without a doubt that it is one of the most beautiful wineries in the country. No surprise they've won several architectural

By 0Articles, Red Wine, Turkish Wine

  Summer has arrived hard and fast in Turkey with temperatures already soaring into the 30s even in Istanbul. Air conditioning units work round the clock and electricity outages have increased apace of everyone running those units. While I love white wine (and am increasingly coming around to rosé), especially during this time of the year, not everyone does. Even if you do like white and rosé wines, the summer heat is no reason to give up your red wines entirely. “But no!” I can hear you exclaiming, “How can I drink red wine in this heat?” Chill them! Yes, you heard me, stick ‘em in the fridge. Before

By 0Amber Wine, Amphora, European Wines, Orange Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Of the hundreds and thousands of grapes the world has, my three favorite are white varieties. One of which is Assyrtiko. I am lucky enough to be in the position that I can visit Greece often. And, thanks to my writing work, have even been to Santorini. For several years, I spent those trips drinking mostly Assyrtiko. And almost exclusively Santorini Assyrtiko. I didn't like mainland Assyrtiko, felt almost offended by its softness compared the acid powerhouses offered by the Cycladic Islands. A quick note about those powerhouses. I recently learned, during a lecture by Dr. Yiannis Paraskevopoulos from Gai'a winery how different the mineral levels are in

By 0Turkish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  I write about Bornova Misketi a lot; about 25 times so far, in fact! And yet, I realized some time ago, that I somehow had neglected posting about my very favorite one. So, here is my rectifying that! Misket, the Turkish name for Muscat, not only makes some of best sweet wines in Turkey but is increasingly known for quality dry wines. Most likely a child of Muscat Blanc á Petit Grains, Bornova Misketi has its own genetic characteristics and is a Turkish grape. Although more common as a practice for black grapes, like many Turkish grapes it takes its name from its place of origin. Bornova Misketi, which means "muscat of

By 6Amber Wine, Articles, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Turkish Wine, White Wine

  Summer has unmistakably arrived! While it is spring that often gets the lamb or lion heraldic, it's really summer that needs one. Be it climate change or otherwise, the last several years has seen spring limp in weakly. Not meekly like a cute Easter lamb, but like one ravaged by angry wolves that managed to escape and keep going. In Istanbul, I feel like we need a new word to describe how winter and spring seem to be melding into one, indistinguishable season. There is no mistaking summer though which roars in like an angry lion, throwing temperatures into the upper 20s before June has even arrived.  I don't

By 0European Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Several years ago, I went on my first wine tour in Hungary. I've been a Hungarian wine lover for years, but before this tour, had never heard of Somló. One short visit (which you can read about here!) and I was an enthusiastic convert to this exciting region.  Somló and Kolonics Pincészet  Hungary is a smallish country so, one logically expects that its wine regions would also be small in size (if not production or quality!). However, the miniscule size of the Somló region still takes one by surprise. It is a single, free-standing (as in not part of a series or foothills etc) hill. You can see the entirety if

By 0European Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  The Vatistas Ioannis Winery was born in the 1990s when Ioannis Vatistas decided to turn his love of wine into a winery. He created his vineyards in one of the most viticulturally advantageous areas of Monemvasia; setting them on the plain of Voion and on the slopes of Pantanassa. Over the years, the vineyards have expanded considerably. The Vatistas family now has over 400 acres of Greek and international varieties.  While many of us know and love some of the grapes in the Vatistas vineyards, like Kydonitsa, Mavroudi, Monemvasia, Roditis, Mantilaria, Assyrtiko, Aidani , Athiri, Agiorgitiko, and Malagouzia; others are significantly less familiar. Since they first started bottling in

By 0Amphora, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Turkish Wine, Wine Reviews

  While neither new nor lost, Karasakız has long been underappreciated. For a long time, there was only Suvla (which still explores the most expressions of the grape, Paşaeli, and the producers on Bozcaada making wine under the grape's alternate name, Kuntra. Recently, something seems to have changed and love for Karasakız fills the air.  Also called 'Kuntra' the Karasakız (kar-ah-sah-kiz) grape is the oldest grape variety grown on the island of Bozcaada. Records show it growing here for at least 500 years. It likes a warmer climate and, in addition to Bozcaada, also grows on the southern part of the Gallipoli Peninsula, in the Bayramiç District of the Çanakkale

By 6Articles, Red Wine, Turkish Wine, White Wine

  The beautiful weather of late has brought new energy and excitement to the air! It's hard to not feel happy and upbeat with the sunny days. I don't know about you, but I'm even getting up a little earlier, and less grumpy, than usual.  For many, this weather brings the desire to drink lighter and crisper wines. I know what I'm going to be drinking this month. What about you? Read on to find out! Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) May has something fun but a little scary in store for you, Aquarius! You need to stop being so serious and analytical. Don't be afraid to do something if you