Despite 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
Read MoreIt’s funny how I never notice that I rarely cook meat at home; until Lent comes and then every Friday it’s an absolute trial.
Read MoreUsually I write these posts later in the afternoon but my regularly scheduled activities are frustrated by the need to wait around for DHL
Read MoreA few weeks ago I finally made it to Comedus, a great little charcuterie deli nearish my place. In addition to going a little
Read MoreI feel like I don’t often see a Cabernet Franc here so when I found an Anfora Cabernet Franc (new from Anfora) at Le
Read MoreTwo of my best friends have just moved to Istanbul and I haven’t had time to take them through the do’s and don’ts of
Read MoreDespite living in Istanbul for two years; one of them right next to the famous French Street which high volume live music keeps me
Read MoreI was in the Suvla shop the other day looking for gifts for friends moving here. I thought they should have some nice wine
Read MoreSince my Carrefour has remodeled and renamed itself a Carrefour Gourmet (which as far as I can tell means that it simply has a
Read MoreWhenever I go into Carrefour I take a quick look at the wine section to see if I can find red wines at a)
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