Wine, whether white or red, have been a favorite in the United States. Turkish wine has become very popular and next year, in 2016, you're going to see more of it everywhere.
Andrew Stover, founder of Vino 50 selections and a certified sommelier has this to say about Turkish wines:
You're going to start to see it pop up as kind of weird, unique additions to some of the really geeky wine programs in the city. It's not just going to be in Mediterranean or Turkish restaurants.
Stover claims there's a lot of buzz about the wine in the sommelier community and it's going to appear in your favorite restaurants and wine stores soon.
Turkish wine isn't as popular in its local homeland because of advertising restrictions and because of that, the vino-makers looked elsewhere and focused on exporting wine to overseas wine drinkers and enthusiasts.
International focus is now a good thing for the wine and it's gaining popularity quickly.
Maybe it's time to put those taste buds to the test. To help you, here are five reasons why you should try Turkish wine:
1. Turkey has been making wine longer than most wine makers - Wine production is historically plotted thousands of years ago and have been domesticating grape. Erin Gorman of Ankara explains that 7,000 years ago it has been part of the Turkish culture. Turkey has an ideal climate for grape growing, too.
2. There's a possibility that you already have a liking for Turkey's most common varieties - The Kalecik Karasi, Turkey's indigenous grape has all your favorite notes of red fruit, spices and pepper which you can also find in your favorite pinot.
3. Turkey's wine country is now in its Renaissance phase - The country's booming tourism industry is thriving and that includes the excitement over the wine's international attention.
4. Turkish wine pairs well with food - Wine pairs quie well with food and that bodes the same with Turkish wine. It's perfect for a light evening meal with vegetarian dishes such as hummus, dolmas and salads and even with moussaka, or lamb.
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5. Turkish wine can be purchased locally - Chances are, it's already in the wine stores especially in the D.C area, as sources have indicated.
