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A Bitter & Sweet Pairing - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · 7d

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

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...

Your October 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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...

Sparkling Wine from the Land of Beautiful Horses: Argos Nahita Dokya Emir Brut - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · 21d

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

When I first saw the Argos Nahita Dokya Emir Brut, I was excited! A new sparkling wine! A new EMIR sparkling wine!

Sagavin: A Jewel in Antalya - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · 28d

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...

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

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

Vassaltis Vineyards Plethora: A Bold Expression of Santorini Assyrtiko - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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.

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Sep 1

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...

Wine up the summer - Recipe!

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 27

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...

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 25

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!

thequirkycork.com/books/

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 21

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

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

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)

Wine up your summer part 3!

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 19

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

Wine up the summer part 2!

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 16

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

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 15

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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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

Wine up your summer!

Büyülübağ Meltemi Bringing a Breath of Fresh Air to Avşa - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

The new Büyülübağ Meltemi line has brought a breath of fresh air both to the winery and to Avşa.

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Aug 1

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 Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jul 30

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...

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.

Suvla Pét-Nats: Semi-Sparkling but Full-Flavored - The Quirky Cork

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jul 23

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...

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!

Narince Taking Wing with Arda Kuşlu - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jul 16

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...

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 ...

Tomurcukbağ: A New Lease on Life - The Quirky Cork

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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

Pairing Turkish Wine with Istanbul Icons - Galata Tower

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The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jul 1

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...

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...

Pairing Turkish wine with Istanbul's Icons - the Cats!

The Quirky Cork @thequirkycork.bsky.social · Jun 30

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