The Quirky Cork
@thequirkycork.bsky.social
Foremost a Turkish wine advocate! Adventurer, taster, writer, cat lover.
Author of The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine https://a.co/d/geIK7PG
Author of The Quick & Dirty Guide to Greek Wine https://thequirkycork.com/books/
Author of The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine https://a.co/d/geIK7PG
Author of The Quick & Dirty Guide to Greek Wine https://thequirkycork.com/books/
Discover the story behind Thracian vineyard Arcadia, its terroir-driven philosophy, and the ancient riton vessels that inspire its Arcadia Odrysia wines. thequirkycork.com/arcadia-the-...
Arcadia, the Odrysian Kingdom, Ritons, and Wine - The Quirky Cork
Discover the story behind Thracian vineyard Arcadia, its terroir-driven philosophy, and the ancient riton vessels that inspire its Arcadia Odrysia wines.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Discover the story behind Thracian vineyard Arcadia, its terroir-driven philosophy, and the ancient riton vessels that inspire its Arcadia Odrysia wines. thequirkycork.com/arcadia-the-...
How is it December?! And yet it is. What does this month have in store for you? Read your December 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope to find out! thequirkycork.com/your-decembe...
Your December 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope - The Quirky Cork
It’s December! That means Christmas is around the corner! I truly love this season. This decorations, music, movies, jollity, the YouTube video of a crackling fire I play on my TV… I look forward to p...
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December 1, 2025 at 6:28 AM
How is it December?! And yet it is. What does this month have in store for you? Read your December 2025 Turkish Wine Horoscope to find out! thequirkycork.com/your-decembe...
So excited about my first article on Food Wine Travel Magazine!
Discover Turkey’s Unexplored Mediterranean Wine Region!
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Discover Turkey’s Unexplored Mediterranean Wine Region!
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Discover Turkey's Unexplored Mediterranean Wine Region - Food, Wine & Travel
Discover Turkey's southern Mediterranean wineries, largely unexplored as a wine region. It's where wine is more than a drink.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:39 PM
So excited about my first article on Food Wine Travel Magazine!
Discover Turkey’s Unexplored Mediterranean Wine Region!
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Discover Turkey’s Unexplored Mediterranean Wine Region!
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Discover the highlights of the “Georgian Wine in Focus” masterclass in Istanbul, organized by Sabiha Apaydın and the Georgian Wine Association. Explore native Georgian grapes, surprising facts about qvevri wines, & insights from moderator Robert Joseph. thequirkycork.com/georgian-win...
Georgian Wine In Focus - The Quirky Cork
Discover the highlights of the “Georgian Wine in Focus” masterclass in Istanbul, organized by Sabiha Apaydın and the Georgian Wine Association. Explore native Georgian grapes, surprising facts about q...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Discover the highlights of the “Georgian Wine in Focus” masterclass in Istanbul, organized by Sabiha Apaydın and the Georgian Wine Association. Explore native Georgian grapes, surprising facts about qvevri wines, & insights from moderator Robert Joseph. thequirkycork.com/georgian-win...
A first look at Sarı Vadi Bağları: the story behind this new Thracian winery: thequirkycork.com/a-nice-intro...
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 AM
A first look at Sarı Vadi Bağları: the story behind this new Thracian winery: thequirkycork.com/a-nice-intro...
Bored with the same old wines all the time? Uncover some new flavors with Akberg: thequirkycork.com/uncovering-n...
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.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Bored with the same old wines all the time? Uncover some new flavors with Akberg: thequirkycork.com/uncovering-n...
How is it November?! And yet, it is...and so, time for your November Turkish Wine Horoscope! thequirkycork.com/your-novembe...
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...
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November 1, 2025 at 6:19 AM
How is it November?! And yet, it is...and so, time for your November Turkish Wine Horoscope! thequirkycork.com/your-novembe...
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-...
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...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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 thequirkycork.com/the-growing-...
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
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October 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Growing Popularity of the Sky Grape: 7Bilgeler Vindemia Göküzüm thequirkycork.com/the-growing-...
If you're in Sofia, you can't miss a wine tasting at Coupage! thequirkycork.com/a-tasting-at...
A Tasting at Sofia's Coupage - The Quirky Cork
Coupage offers wine tastings for individuals or small groups.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:54 AM
If you're in Sofia, you can't miss a wine tasting at Coupage! thequirkycork.com/a-tasting-at...
A Bitter & Sweet Pairing: thequirkycork.com/bitter-sweet...
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...
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October 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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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...
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...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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 thequirkycork.com/sparkling-wi...
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!
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September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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...
September 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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 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: A Jewel in Antalya: thequirkycork.com/sagavin-a-je...
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
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September 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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: A Jewel in Antalya: thequirkycork.com/sagavin-a-je...
Vassaltis Vineyards Plethora: A Bold Expression of Santorini Assyrtiko thequirkycork.com/vassaltis-vi...
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.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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...
August 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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!
thequirkycork.com/books/
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/
August 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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/
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/
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...
Vines and Pearls as we share our recipe for wine popsicles youtube.com/shorts/VzuXk...
Wine up the summer - Recipe!
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August 21, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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...
Vines and Pearls as we share our recipe for wine popsicles youtube.com/shorts/VzuXk...
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...
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)
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August 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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...
Wine up your summer and beat the heat with tips from me and
Vines and Pearls! Tip #3! youtube.com/shorts/jeEYy...
Vines and Pearls! Tip #3! youtube.com/shorts/jeEYy...
Wine up your summer part 3!
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August 19, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Wine up your summer and beat the heat with tips from me and
Vines and Pearls! Tip #3! youtube.com/shorts/jeEYy...
Vines and Pearls! Tip #3! youtube.com/shorts/jeEYy...
Wine up your summer and beat the heat with tips from me and Vines and Pearls! Tip #2! www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRyb...
Wine up the summer part 2!
YouTube video by The Quirky Cork
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August 16, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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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August 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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!
a.co/d/0pXbipR
a.co/d/0pXbipR
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!
YouTube video by The Quirky Cork
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August 14, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Wine up your summer & beat the heat with me and Vines & Pearls with a few (controversial!) wine recipes youtube.com/shorts/OmHtZ...