Author Archives: Murat Mumcuoglu

About Murat Mumcuoglu

Crazy about wine & gastronomy... Chef & Owner of Istanbul's smallest tapas bar "Hola Panini & Tapas" located in Moda district...

Tasting notes for 25.05.2015

Posted on June 2, 2015

We had a lovely tasting event on May 25th. I may say that particularly I like such tasting events where the participants reflect their feelings about wine. We tasted very interesting wines with different varieties from different regions of Turkey. … Continue reading →

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New tasting event – 15.06.2015

Posted on June 2, 2015

Dear followers, I will be doing a special tasting event on 15th of June at Brunelle Restaurant located inside St Joseph College Alumni Association in Moda – Istanbul. This time I am planning to bring you a complete set of local Turkish varities … Continue reading →

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New date set for special event (25.05.2015)

Posted on May 15, 2015

Dear all, I have postponed the event to 25th of May. There will be also a special tasting during the event therefore please feel to contact me if you would like to participate. Cheers Murat

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Special event – May 18th

Posted on May 12, 2015

Dear followers, I will be doing a special event about oenology, viticulture and grapes on Monday, 18th of May at St Joseph College Alumni Association in Moda – Istanbul. For further information please write to mmumcuoglu@yahoo.com cheers Murat

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Get ready for special wine events…

Posted on May 11, 2015

Dear followers, Soon, I will be starting for special events in Istanbul related to Turkish wines. Please write me an email in order to get more information for all events (dates & details). My email is: mmumcuoglu@yahoo.com  Thanks Murat

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A Small Guide to Thrace Wine Route… (Part 2 – Şarköy)

Posted on June 19, 2014

Şarköy is located on the Marmara Sea coast line, about 1 hour from Tekirdağ city center. This sub-region was a major wine production place in the past during Ottoman Empire period. Especially the small village of Murefte has always been … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Kalpak, Genel, Gulor, Hoşköy, Melen, Murefte, Papazkarası, Tekirdag, thrace wine route, Turkish Wines, Şarköy | Leave a comment

A Small Guide to Thrace Wine Route… (Part 1 – Tekirdag Region)

Posted on May 22, 2014

It’s been long time since I have not been writing in this blog… Well, since the last article that I have written in English, many things have been changed in Turkey especially in our lives about wine. Last year, a … Continue reading →

Posted in barbare wines, Barel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chateau Nuzun, Genel, grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, sauvignon blanc, Syrah/Shiraz, Tekirdag, thrace wine route, Turkish Wines, Umurbey, wine routes | 5 Comments