Hello autumn! We passed the autumnal equinox last month, and it seems that the weather is responding appropriately with lower temps. Huzzah! I don’t know about you all, but I am seriously looking forward to sweater weather. Let’s hope October has more good things […]| The Quirky Cork
Every once in a while, you just have to treat yourself. Even if money is a little tight, or you know what you’re buying is overpriced. Such was the situation in which I found myself when I learned about the Argos Nahita Dokya Emir […] The post Sparkling Wine from the Land of Beautiful Horses: Argos Nahita Dokya Emir Brut appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
Every year, wineries in Turkey release new wine vintages (I mean, of course they do). But new wines are much rarer. Finding out about them isn’t always easy either given the ban on advertising alcohol. Sometimes, a wine enthusiast such as myself stumbles across […] The post Wine Experience Project WE 23: a Masterclass in Blending appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
Disclaimer: I received these wines as samples. All opinions are my own. This article contains affiliate links. A couple years ago, I stumbled across Sagavin’s wines, maybe on Instagram. I ordered a few bottles to give them a go, but unfortunately, they soon after […] The post Sagavin: A Jewel in Antalya appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
If August’s beautiful weather was anything to go by, we’re headed for a cooling down as autumn approaches in September. I even opened a red wine the other night! While September technically still (mostly) belongs to the season of summer, there is something of […] The post Your September 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
Despite the massive expense and roadblocks thrown up by the current government, wine production in Turkey continues to expand. Each regions grows a little more every year – be it a new winery, a new grape, new wine offerings, or expanded vineyards. Over the […] The post Wine Production in Turkish Thrace Continues to Expand with Prius Winery appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
Label designs for wine is a big business. As with any company working on its marketing plan, a winery has to decide how it wants to present itself. Do they have an old-school Schloss or Chateau vibe? Do they want people to think of […] The post Büyülübağ Meltemi Bringing a Breath of Fresh Air to Avşa appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
This year the Jancis Robinson summer writing competition theme was “my favorite grape”. Both an easy and yet incredibly difficult topic! My entry was not short-listed but I wanted to share it anyway. My favorite grape: Çal Karası. Falling for Çal Karası What is […] The post What Is My Favorite Grape? Çal Karası appeared first on The Quirky Cork.| The Quirky Cork
Mother of Zeus it is HOT. Why is it so hot? Once again, I do not understand summer people. It’s so hot that I cannot think of a cute way to open this month’s horoscope. I offer only a wish that you’re all surviving, […]| The Quirky Cork
