I am so far behind on these posts! Wine Wednesday needs to come around more often. Or, knowing that isn’t actually possible, I need
Read MoreI have not had a great deal of Corvus wines. I think I had a cheaper one ages ago, didn’t like it, and wrote
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Urla is a new winery to me, I haven’t noticed this one before so when I saw the 2011 Urla Vourla at Comedus (59TL)
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Today was to have been the last of my 4AM Twitter sessions with VinoRai and Protocol Wine Studio during which we were to compare the Diren Öküzgözü and the Gali
Read MoreI recently was able to entertain some family members here in Istanbul. Two of my double second cousins* were in town. I have a
Read MoreThe problem with back log reviews is that they get really back logged! This has apparently been neglected as a draft for a rather
Read MoreProcured at Comedus for a reasonable 43 TL, this 2011 Chateau Nuzu is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Öküzgözü. We actually drank
Read MoreTuesday morning I was sitting in the local tax office when the power wet out. I hoped it was just a flicker but we soon
Read MoreAs I’ve had uneven luck with them in the past I don’t tend to buy a lot of wines from Duluca. Nor did I
Read MoreDespite my previous, failed attempt to enjoy a Turkish-produced, Spanish-style wine I decided I would try again with the 2012 Mon Reve Tempranillo. Despite
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