Modern Wine Bars began to appear in Istanbul in the early 2000s, as the next generation of Turkey’s boutique wine industry emerged. However, by some estimates, wine has been part of Turkish culture for over 7,000 years. I’d suggest exploring the wines when in-country, and wine bars might be the best place to start.
In the last 20-plus years, growers began to emphasize native grapes to celebrate and differentiate Turkish wines from common international varieties. City dwellers became more curious about domestic wines. Tourism and international travel brought exposure and interest in Turkey’s wine culture. Wine Bars offer easy access for locals and visitors without having to organize a wine tour and transportation to wine country.
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