Matching the food and wine coming from the same region is an easy method to make the most of the local cuisine. In this post, we’ll see how empanadas, the most famous pasty of Latin America, will pair with Argentinian Malbec. Empanadas Empanada is a baked or fried pastry with a filling. Although its origin […]

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The first question to ask: Food and wine pairing, or wine and food pairing? That’ll depend on the following two options: You know what you are going to eat, you’ll choose your wine. You know which wine you are going to drink, and you’ll choose the food. In this post, I already knew which wines […]

Château d’Yquem is a “Premier Cru Supérieur” in Sauternes region of Bordeaux producing world famous botrytized sweet wines. It’s the only château in this category that was granted the highest classification in 1855. Château d’Yquem is alone on the top of this prestigious classification by making exceptional wines from a unique terroir. Our visit to this renowned château […]

“We want to understand what you have been writing!”, my classmates told me after sharing a couple of articles in Turkish. So, here I am! This is my first blog post in English. I am hoping this blog in English will be a means for me to share my experiences, get to know wine lovers […]

Have you ever tasted wines that travelled in luggage from one country to another? This is the story of eight wines travelling from Turkey and Chile to Canada. After a short holiday in Turkey, returning to Canada, I brought three wines to give a hint of Turkish wines to my contacts in Canada. Likewise, coming […]

The social media was shaken by the “ten year challenge”. We shared our photos from ten years ago, next to the current ones, and showed how things changed after all these years. This might be a real challenge, but very rewarding at the same time since it gave a chance to have an overview of […]

Once you cook lamb shanks in the oven for the first time, you’ll understand how easy and delicious they are and wonder why you haven’t done them before. They are hot-pan seared for crispiness and baked for two hours in a conventional oven for high level of tenderness. The result is incredibly satisfying. Crispy outside, […]

We’re almost done with 2017. As a tradition of Wines of Nesli, I will share the best wine moments of the year. These were the moments that made this year delicious and unforgettable, and hopefully they can give you some inspiration for your future experiences. Best Wines with a View If you have an afternoon […]

Colchagua Valley is one of the most famous wine regions of Chile situated in the Central Valley. What the valley is famous for it’s the full-bodied red wines and especially Cabernet Sauvignon. However, other red and wine grape varieties are well suited in different microclimates of the valley. In this post, we’ll spend three days […]

Let’s visit Quixote Winery situated in Stags Leap District of Napa valley. From Silverado Trail, enter a small road which ends up in a very pretty valley surrounded by hills, and just from there you’ll start to feel the difference of this place. Soon after you’ll start to live in a fairytale, somewhere in between […]

He had realized there was something wrong. He was quite worried, because he had been losing some of the plants in his vineyard, without any particular reason he could name. As the situation was getting worse, he decided to write his observations to the chairman of the Agricultural Committee of Aix. With this letter, in […]

Nobody can stop the growth of sparkling wines! They are tasty, they are fresh, they are elegant; they go well before meals, with the meal and even afterwards… And they are getting rid of the “celebration drink” tag and starting to be consumed daily. Well done bubblies!  In June, Vinexpo 2017 was held in Bordeaux. […]

There is a lot to discover in Nova Scotia for wine lovers. Local wineries and unique vineyards blend together with the landscape, the culture, the cuisine and everything that comes with it. In this article, you will find all the highlights from a wine lover point of view. This will be your guide for visiting […]