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By 6Amphora, Articles, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Sweet Wine, Turkish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  We leave behind the tricks and treats of Halloween and October for a new month. Hopefully one that is actually autumn-like. Every new month is a fresh start for us. A time to reevaluate, start something new, or just start anew.  So what will I be drinking this month? I have several things planned! But more importantly, what will YOU be drinking? Read on to find out what the Universe recommends.  Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) This month you'll hear a siren's song calling you to exploration. It could mean travel is in the cards for you, or perhaps expanding our current world through learning something new. This spirit of

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

  For many of us, our first encounter with amber wine, wine made in amphora, or "natural" wine was with a Georgian wine. While many countries have for centuries made wines thusly, the global trend and enthusiasm for such is often attributed to Georgia. Wine trends come late to Turkey, but they do come. These started quietly with Gelveri and have since spread. Now finding orange wines does not take much effort and a growing number of people are making amphora wines and "natural" wines. What happens though when a trend isn't a trend, but culture? Does that change the wine? For those who poo-poo amber/"natural" wines, does culture make

By 1Red Wine, Rest of the World, Wine Reviews

  This week's post is a little different than usual - it's a guest post by my friend Karin! I met Karin about a year and a half ago at the Women in Wine Expo in Georgia. Despite her living in Minnesota and me in Turkey, we realized we had a mutual acquaintance! The world is small and the wine lover world even more so. A wine educator herself, Karin has earned an impressive list of certifications and specialties. She's also a big supporter of others in the wine world and is a great write. But I'll leave you to find that out for yourself! Grape Spotlight: Areni Who's heard of it?

By 0European Wines, Red Wine, Wine Reviews

  Cindy of Grape Experiences has invited the #ItalianFWT group to explore the wines, food, and history of Friuli and/or Trentino-Alto Adige this month. Join us today Saturday, September 2 on twitter for our discussion at 11 AM EST! These are both regions of Italy that I would love to explore but haven't yet been able to visit. Until then, I can but explore them through the occasional bottle of wine that drops into my hands! For this month, I chose to focus on the Alto Adige side of things with a bottle of Schiava.  Trentino-Alto Adige [caption id="attachment_19430" align="alignright" width="330"] Schiava - illustration from Wikipedia[/caption] Trentino-Alto Adige is Italy's northernmost wine region,

By 0Red Wine, Turkish Wine, Wine Reviews

  Of all the grapes in Turkey, Boğazkere remains one of (if not the) most tannic and full-bodied varieties. So why am I talked about this wine, literally called "throat scratcher" in summer?? Because Heraki has pulled off a much lighter style that you can enjoy even in this hot, summer weather. I've been crushing hard on Heraki, as you can tell from my posts about their Akuarela Sultaniye and Akuarela Çal Karası. This wine only makes me love them more! Even when I started drinking Turkish wine 10 years ago, finding a decent Boğazkere was difficult. When made clumsily, the wine presents harsh, tannic, bitter or goes the other

By 1European Wines, Red Wine, Sparkling Wine, Wine Reviews

  Jennifer from Vino Travels has invited the #ItalianFWT group to discover the wines of Emilia Romagna and/or Liguria this August! I've been waiting for this one since I saw the year's event calendar because I LOVE Lambrusco!! My very fist sip of Lambrusco happened over 20 years ago but I still remember it. I can picture the restaurant so clearly in my head. It was 2000 and I was in Tübingen for the summer to study German (incidentally, the stupidest place to send German language students). There was an Italian restaurant across bridge over the Neckar and immediately to the left along the Neckarfront. I was not legal drinking

By 1Amphora, European Wines, Red Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  My first introduction to Oenops was a few years ago at Athens' Oenorama. My friend, Anna Maria of Unravelling Wine and Chania Wine Tours (who knows everyone in Greek wine) told me that, while not Cretan, Oenops makes the best Vidiano. Nikos Karatzas founded Oenops Wines in 2015. While his winery sits in Drama in the eastern part of Macedonia, his grapes come from everywhere. Karatzas tours Greece looking for high-quality, native grapes like Xinomavro, Limniona, Malagousia, Assyrtiko, Roditis, and of course, Vidiano. Once he's found a grower, he works almost like a micro-négociant creating partnerships with growers who share his ideals. In the winery, Karatzas strives to make low

By 0Red Wine, Turkish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  It's been absolutely ages since I did a wine bar review! A few months ago, a friend brought 316 Meze & Wine to my attention and we finally got around to checking it out. So, here we are again with a new wine bar review! Tucked away in Nişantaşı, around the corner from the American Hospital (possibly a strange but utterly unmissable landmark), is the new-ish 316 Meze & Wine. They're making great use of the small space they have here with high tables and stools that aren't nearly as uncomfortable as they look. The shiny, modern tables and stools echo all the shiny metals in the sparkling clean