Istanbul is unique. It is the only city in the world where two continents meet. Enjoy old and new in the cultural capital of Turkey with Istanbul expert Marc Guillet

Workshop tasting Turkish boutique wines

Posted on 1 August 2012

 Wine tasting workshop in English: Discovering the wine world with Turkish boutique wines During two hours of adventure in the wine world, we will discover the brief story of wine & winemaking, tasting techniques, grape varietals, common aromas, tastes and spoilages of wine. We will also discover how to open a bottle properly with different… Read more »

Aegean-Turkish cuisine @ Lokanta Maya

Posted on 29 January 2012

Lokanta Maya. Photo: Rene Ames

Last Thursday night I was happy to be invited by my friend Rene Ames to Lokanta Maya, one of the most popular new bistros in Istanbul. He started the Food & Beverage Group, a group dedicated to good food and beverage encompassing the world’s culinary fares that are found in Istanbul, whether offered in restaurants… Read more »

Cappadocian white wine is the hero

Posted on 19 August 2011

Tasting Turkish wines: Photo: Marc Guillet

As a regular to the Four Seasons Friday night wine tastings, tonight’s selection provided further insight into the viticulture industry here in Turkey. La dégustation de vin started on a promising note with the Côtes d’Avanos Narince- Chardonnay. A strong citrus nose of lemon and orange mixed with an obvious woody aroma, gave way to… Read more »

Turkish wines and organic cheese!

Posted on 20 April 2011

Wine tasting in Istanbul

After having attended many wine tasting in the past I decided it was time to hold my own Dégustation de vin chez moi. It is difficult to choose wine to taste when you are unfamiliar with the local wine, so a touch of the familiar and a touch of the unfamiliar were necessary for this… Read more »