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A first look at Sarı Vadi Bağları: the story behind this new Thracian winery: thequirkycork.com/a-nice-intro...

Uncovering New Flavors with Akberg - The Quirky Cork Discover Akberg's new vintages and unique Turkish grapes like Kecimen and Papazkarası. Taste notes, stories, and a look at Turkey’s wine innovation.

Bored with the same old wines all the time? Uncover some new flavors with Akberg: thequirkycork.com/uncovering-n...

Your November 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope - The Quirky Cork Cooler temperatures and grey skies mean that it is time to get cozy with warm sweaters and big wines! I used to like really full-bodied, tannic reds with lush fruit flavors when I wanted something for...

How is it November?! And yet, it is...and so, time for your November Turkish Wine Horoscope! thequirkycork.com/your-novembe...

Leone Conti La Mia Albana Progetto 1 - The Quirky Cork Leoni Conti La Mia Albana Progetto 1's wowza factor did not end with its color! Intense aromas of tree fruit, citrus, apricot, and chamomile wrapped in a spicy-earthy coating did a tantalizing dance u...

I was so excited to explore a grape I'd only ever read about with the Leone Conti La Mia Albana Progetto 1 thequirkycork.com/leone-conti-...

The Growing Popularity of the Sky Grape: 7Bilgeler Vindemia Göküzüm - The Quirky Cork Grapes for the 7Bilgeler Vindemia Göküzüm come from old, ungrafted bush vines grown at 1150 meters above sea level in Çömelek village's clay-limestone soils

The Growing Popularity of the Sky Grape: 7Bilgeler Vindemia Göküzüm thequirkycork.com/the-growing-...

A Tasting at Sofia's Coupage - The Quirky Cork Coupage offers wine tastings for individuals or small groups.

If you're in Sofia, you can't miss a wine tasting at Coupage! thequirkycork.com/a-tasting-at...

A Bitter & Sweet Pairing - The Quirky Cork Iranian food meets Turkish wine? How often does this happen? Hopefully more and more often now if this Bitter & Sweet pairing inspires anyone! My friend Lorraine introduced me to The Caspian Chef some...

A Bitter & Sweet Pairing: thequirkycork.com/bitter-sweet...

Your October 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope - The Quirky Cork 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 forw...

It's October! Which means there's no denying that it's autumn (for half the world, anyway) and that cooler weather means we're popping the corks on bigger red wines again. What does this month hold for you? Read your October Turkish wine horoscope to find out! thequirkycork.com/your-october...

Sparkling Wine from the Land of Beautiful Horses: Argos Nahita Dokya Emir Brut - The Quirky Cork When I first saw the Argos Nahita Dokya Emir Brut, I was excited! A new sparkling wine! A new EMIR sparkling wine!

Sparkling Wine from the Land of Beautiful Horses: Argos Nahita Dokya Emir Brut thequirkycork.com/sparkling-wi...

Wine Experience Project WE 23: a Masterclass in Blending with its latest release blending seven grapes (!) representing seven Turkish wine regions. thequirkycork.com/wine-experie...

Sagavin: A Jewel in Antalya - The Quirky Cork Sagavin began with Uğur Aslan’s passion for wine and has since become a jewel in Turkey's Antalya

Sagavin began with Uğur Aslan’s passion for wine and has since become a jewel in Turkey's Antalya.

Sagavin: A Jewel in Antalya: thequirkycork.com/sagavin-a-je...

Vassaltis Vineyards Plethora: A Bold Expression of Santorini Assyrtiko - The Quirky Cork Vassaltis harvests overripe bunches of Assyrtiko for the Plethora and ferments in stainless steel. Papaeconomou matures the wine in barrels that are not topped up, allowing for a gentle oxidation.

Vassaltis Vineyards Plethora: A Bold Expression of Santorini Assyrtiko thequirkycork.com/vassaltis-vi...

It's September! A month promising cooler weather (although my weather app is dashing that dream), back to school excitement, & sadness for another summer gone. With such a mixed emotional bag, what can we do but drink wine?! What's the month got in store for you? thequirkycork.com/your-septemb...

Over the last couple years, Thrace has seen a boom in most of those areas with Prius Winery becoming one of the region's newest wineries: thequirkycork.com/wine-product...

Now available as an e-book!

Follow the link for information on how to get the print (Amazon) or ebook (my website) version of The Quick and Dirty Guide to Greek Wine!

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YouTube video by The Quirky Cork Wine up the summer - Recipe!

Wine up your summer and beat the heat with me and
Vines and Pearls as we share our recipe for wine popsicles youtube.com/shorts/VzuXk...

Seduced by a Label: Lukasi Saperavi - The Quirky Cork I was seduced by the label! Lukasi Saperavi is a big red wine, it showed a savory character, with smokey detail and herby (literally savory in this case)

Not so recently, I treated myself to a Georgian feast. Naturally I needed wine! I pulled out one particularly dusty bottle, a Lukasi Saperavi 2016, and thought, dang that's a bit old. I should probably drink that. Read on and find out how that went for me! thequirkycork.com/when-label-s...

YouTube video by The Quirky Cork Wine up your summer part 3!

Wine up your summer and beat the heat with tips from me and
Vines and Pearls! Tip #3! youtube.com/shorts/jeEYy...

YouTube video by The Quirky Cork Wine up the summer part 2!

Wine up your summer and beat the heat with tips from me and Vines and Pearls! Tip #2! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRyb...

Before you head to Athens, get a copy of The Quick and Dirty Guide to Greek Wine! Tips on where to drink, infographics detailing native Greek grapes, recommended producers...the only wine guide you need!
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YouTube video by The Quirky Cork Wine up your summer!

Wine up your summer & beat the heat with me and Vines & Pearls with a few (controversial!) wine recipes youtube.com/shorts/OmHtZ...

Büyülübağ Meltemi Bringing a Breath of Fresh Air to Avşa  - The Quirky Cork The new Büyülübağ Meltemi line has brought a breath of fresh air both to the winery and to Avşa.

The new Büyülübağ Meltemi line has brought a breath of fresh air both to the winery and to Avşa. thequirkycork.com/buyulubag-me...

Mother of Zeus it is HOT. Why is it so hot? Once again, I do not understand summer people. 

Hopefully the rest of the month isn't so hot! Get your August 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope here! thequirkycork.com/your-august-...

Lyrarakis Wines Does It Again with Its Armi Thapsathiri - The Quirky Cork The Lyrarakis Wines Armi Thrapsathiri marries one of my favorite Cretan wineries with one of my favorite Greek grapes for a richly flavored wine full of fruits and the sea.

The Lyrarakis Wines Armi Thrapsathiri marries one of my favorite Cretan wineries with one of my favorite Greek grapes for a richly flavored wine full of fruits and the sea. thequirkycork.com/lyrarakis-wi...

Suvla Pét-Nats: Semi-Sparkling but Full-Flavored - The Quirky Cork Two Suvla pét-nats made with Yapıncak and Emir have joined the ranks of Turkish pét-nats. I can honestly say that I'm a little in love!

Two Suvla pét-nats made with Yapıncak and Emir have joined the ranks of Turkish pét-nats. I can honestly say that I'm a little in love! 

Suvla Pét-Nats: Semi-Sparkling but Full-Flavored thequirkycork.com/suvla-pet-na...

Narince Taking Wing with Arda Kuşlu - The Quirky Cork For years, Arda has made a Reserv Narince. It's a beautiful wine, one of my favorites. But, I've always wondered why the grape wasn't a regular part of its Kuşlu lineup. And, while I still don't know ...

For years, Arda has made a Reserv Narince. It's beautiful, one of my favorites. But, I've always wondered why the grape wasn't a regular part of its Kuşlu lineup. While I still don't know the answer to that, I am thrilled that now there IS an Arda Kuşlu Narince! thequirkycork.com/narince-taki...

Tomurcukbağ: A New Lease on Life - The Quirky Cork The wineries in Kalecik have not traditionally encouraged visiting. But now the iconic Tomurcukbağ has opened its doors to visitors.

The wineries in Kalecik have not traditionally encouraged visiting. But now the iconic Tomurcukbağ has opened its doors to visitors.  thequirkycork.com/tomurcukbag-...

YouTube video by The Quirky Cork Pairing Turkish Wine with Istanbul Icons - Galata Tower

Join me and Vines & Pearls as we pair Turkish wines with some of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks. Which wine would pair best with the famous Galata Tower? Watch the video to find out! youtube.com/shorts/_fWBS...

Your July 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope - The Quirky Cork Hello, heatwave! July has cannonballed into the pool of your life with flip-flops, sunscreen, and power outages due to everyone turning on their air conditioning. Whether you’re road-tripping with you...

Hello, heatwave! July has cannonballed into the pool of your life with flip-flops, sunscreen, and power outages due to everyone turning on their air conditioning.

Your July 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope: thequirkycork.com/your-july-20...

YouTube video by The Quirky Cork Pairing Turkish wine with Istanbul's Icons - the Cats!

Pairing Turkish wine with another of Istanbul's icons...it's cats! youtube.com/shorts/WGeI4...