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By 6Amber Wine, Articles, Orange Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine, Turkish Wine, White Wine

  So, 2023 is now behind us. Not such a bad year, all things considered. Although there's always hope that the future will be better and brighter. Whether or not you make resolutions, take some time as we say goodbye to the year to reflect on the lessons you learned and how you might apply them and do and be better in 2024. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) January's winter nights are cold and dark, the perfect place for shadows of the past to lurk and taunt you. Embrace the discomfort of facing them head-on. Remember that the wounds you carry are not your identity, but they way you deal

By 1Amber Wine, Amphora, Articles, Orange Wine, Red Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Turkish Wine, White Wine

  Every year - well every year that I remember - I like to do a quick review of the wines I posted about during the year that I most enjoyed, that most surprised me, etc. So with no further ado, let's jump into my favorite Turkish wines of 2023! My Favorite Sparkling Wines There weren't many new sparkling wines released this year. And frankly, with the skyrocketing price of most Turkish bubbles, I didn't really drink much. And while the Paşaeli Karasakız Pét-Nat may not be a fair wine to include, as it was a super limited bottling, it nonetheless gets a spot.  My Favorite White Wines Over the last few years,

By 0European Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Over the last two years, I've really enjoyed exploring some of the wines of Cephalonia (or Kefalonia, as you like). I've yet to make it there though although it's one of two Greek islands I'd really love to get to sometime soon. The other being Paros, if you were wondering. Until then, I shall just have to content myself with the Robola and other interesting wines from the islands that I can source in Athens. And while Robola may be the most prominent grape from Cephalonia, that's not what today's wine is.  Advent day 22 Sclavos Tsaousi, 2019 Sclavos Wines is one of the island's more prominent wineries. With possibly the

By 0Turkish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Another day closer to Christmas! I kind of cannot believe that I managed to keep this going all through Advent. Well, almost all the way through, a few more days to go! Today's wine comes from one of my favorite winemakers, Akın Gürbüz. Advent day 20 Gürbüz Chardonnay, 2020 This was the first vintage with a varietal Chardonnay from Gürbüz. While I'm still only a tentative member of Team Chardonnay (I approach each new bottle with trepidation), I always want to at least try whatever he has made.  Grapes for this wine came from Tekirdağ and aged eight months oak. The wine poured a light lemon with green highlights and was

By 0European Wines, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Time for more bubbles! This one post a day challenge I set myself is going swimmingly. Or maybe all the wine just makes it seem like it is!  Riesling is possibly my favorite grape. Riesling bubbles?! Forget about it.  Advent day 16 Von Winning Riesling Extra Brut Sekt From the Deidesheim area of the Pfalz, the organic grapes for this non-vintage wine came from chalky, loess-clay soils and red sandstone. The wine, a traditional method, rested for some 24-28 months on the lees before disgorging. Lightly golden with excited bubbles bursting with aromas of warm citrus, golden apple, brioche, and crushed gravel. Bone dry with a creamy mousse and searing acidity. Gotta love

By 0European Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  Today's Advent wine takes us on a journey to Greece! I don't think I've done a Greek wine yet, how unusual of me. Most definitely time to rectify that. And, because I love an unusual grape, I'm getting two for the price of one post today! Advent day 13 Gonidakis Potamisios, 2021 Gonidakis Family Vineyards is one of Greece's many island wineries. Not from the famous Santorini, but one of the often overlooked Cycladic islands, Kynthos. Owner Kostas Gonidakis focuses on Cycladic grape varieties, several of which seem to be exclusive to his vineyards. Almost certainly I got this from Greece and Grapes, my favorite wine shopping website in Greece. Since I've

By 1Turkish Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  To begin, I must admit that I'm cheating a little on this one. I actually opened this wine ages ago but never got around to posting about it. Kastro Tireli's first, and for a long time only white wine was a Viognier-Narince blend. In the spring of 2022, the winery released a two new wines, a Narince Reserve  and this Viognier Reserve as varietal wines. [caption id="attachment_19742" align="alignright" width="333"] Even Dr Watson was curious![/caption] Advent day 12 Kastro Tireli Viognier Reserve, 2018 Warm lemon color on the pour. Aromas of pear compote sprinkled with brown spice and a dash of vanilla cream floated out from the glass. Pure silk texture glided over the

By 0American Wines, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  How have I been doing this for over a week and I'm only just now getting to a bottle of bubbles?! This was well worth the wait though. A bizarrely well-travelled wine that went from New York state to Seattle then finally to me in Istanbul. I've had a still Dr. Konstantine Frank in the past, but never bubbles before now.  Advent day 10 Dr. Konstantine Frank Brut, 2013 A traditional method sparkling wine blending traditional Champagne grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The wine was disgorged in October 2018, meaning it spent an impressive (more or less) five years on the lees then another close to five bottle ageing.  Pale

By 0European Wines, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  I've had this wine for about a year and finally pulled it out. A gift from Austria from a friend who knows of my love for all the Muscats of the world. With no indication on the label to give me any idea as to its sweetness level, I really had no idea what to expect.  But, sweet or dry, I thought something as aromatic as Gelber Muskateller (more well-known as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains) would do well with Indian food. I made a feast using recipes from my friend Kay's Punjab cookbook and crossed my fingers. Advent Day 8 Winzerhof Kridlo Sierndorfer Schatz Gelber Muskateller, 2019 When I opened the

By 0American Wines, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, Wine Reviews

  For December, Culinary Cam has invited the #WinePW group to talk about American Sparklers (or writer's choice). You can see her invitation here. Many people probably hear American sparkler and their mind goes to one of the big four: California, Oregon, Washington, New York. But I decided to show my home state a little love this month!  [caption id="attachment_19657" align="alignleft" width="401"] Star = Leelanau Pen.Heart = my hometown![/caption] I left Michigan shortly after coming of legal wine drinking age and my visits back there have always been so brief, I haven't really had a good chance to dive into the wine. Mostly I rely on recommendations from my most favorite