The Quirky Cork
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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/
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
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
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
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/
August 25, 2025 at 12:12 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!
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August 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Greek sparkling wines are some of the most exciting wines coming out of the country now. Join me on a little tour! thequirkycork.com/a-tour-of-gr...
June 11, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Over the years, 7Bilgeler has slowly added native grape wines to its portfolio, including the 7Bilgeler Vindemia Rüzgar Karasakız Rosé.
thequirkycork.com/7bilgeler-vi...
June 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
You've likely heard of Santorini and Assyrtiko...but how about PDO Slopes of Meliton and Limnio?

This month, the #WorldWineTravel group explores lesser-known wine regions of the world.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Gök, Partkara, & a rose?! Check out these “new” wines from Heraki! thequirkycork.com/heraki-expan...
April 23, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Do You Know Koshu? Grace Wine - Japan's Leading Producer thequirkycork.com/do-you-know-...
April 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Further Experiments with Sungurlu: Yaban Kolektif Küpte Sungurlu thequirkycork.com/yaban-kolekt...
April 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Exploring Bologna and the Land of Lambrusco thequirkycork.com/exploring-bo...
March 19, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Did you know that some of the first recorded viticulture laws came from Turkey?
March 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Celebrating International Women's Day! Nadiya Bıçakcı: Carving a Different Path in Wine #WinePW thequirkycork.com/nadiya-bicak...
March 5, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Discover Québécois wine! Quebec’s Beautiful Juices: La Bauge Les Beaux Jus thequirkycork.com/quebecs-beau...
February 26, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Lyrarakis Wines is helping revive Cretan grapes one wine at a time! thequirkycork.com/lyrarakis-wi...
February 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
From Ancient Nymphaion to Nif Bağları - catching up with Nif's latest wines
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February 14, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Which wine producing country has more native grapes than any other??
February 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM