When you read the title, a whole chain of associations fires up instantly: Schliemann’s excavations at Troy suddenly pulling Homer’s millennia-old epics into the realm of real history, the unearthing of the Egyptian Pyramids, and in very recent times, the discovery of Göbeklitepe followed by the broader series now known as the “Stone Hills.”
After agreeing on the tasting date with Seyit Bey, the founder of Paşaeli, the next step was to plan our pre-event visit to the winery. In truth, we always prefer to be hosted by someone from the production team.
When we saw recent reports showing that up to a quarter of wine producers’ income now comes from wine tourism, we thought it was a good moment to revisit this topic and take a fresh look at where we stand in our own geography.
Jancis Robinson is widely regarded as one of the most respected wine authorities and writers in the world. She publishes her work on her own website (https://www.jancisrobinson.com) and we also see her wine-related essays in the Financial Times from time to time.
Have you ever noticed tiny, glass-like crystals at the bottom of a wine bottle or clinging to the cork after taking it out of the fridge? If not, look closer next time.
Picture this: you’re out with friends, you resist for a while but finally give in to one glass of your favorite red.
The final step in WAYANA’s membership journey with Iter Vitis – the European Cultural Route of Vineyards was receiving our official certificate.
The guest of the ninth event in our Producers at Wayana series was Kavaklıdere Wines. Almost as old as the Republic of Turkey itself, Kavaklıdere is originally from Ankara, taking its name from the district of the same name.
When we first encounter a wine, it’s our eyes that go to work before anything else. We judge its color, clarity, and any sediment that may hint at age or character.
Before the Industrial Revolution took root, for nearly twelve thousand years, vegetation, animal distribution, water cycles, and soil composition were shaped by our ancestors’ agricultural, pastoral, and settlement preferences.
