August 2026

  I've mentioned a fair few times that "natural" wine drives me crazy. So, I'd like to look at what natural wine is, what it isn't, why it annoys me, and natural wine in Turkey.  But just to clarify before you get into the weeds of the below post: I do not actually dislike natural wine.  What Is Natural Wine? Well that's a good question and it largely depends on whom you ask. Generally, though what most people agree on is: Grapes are farmed biodynamically, organically, and/or with sustainable practices Winemaking is carried out with little to no chemical or technological manipulation Wines are fermented spontaneously with native yeast No additives are

  It's August!! Why am I so excited for this typically hottest, most unbearable month of the year? It's my birthday! It's all about meeee!!!! While I won't be saying which birthday, I will be posting about the wines I'm so excited to drink on the day. Whether or not those are what my horoscope says I should be drinking remains to be seen.  But forget about me for a nanosecond, what's going on with you this month? What will you be drinking? Read on to find out.  And remember, if you're not somewhere with easy access to Turkish wine, don't hesitate to reach out (to me, the universe doesn't always respond