E102 - I Thought I Knew Wine… Then This Happened | Andrea Lemieux

Episode Overview

I thought I understood Turkish wine — its history, its grapes, its culture — until wine writer and educator Andrea Lemieux, known as The Quirky Cork, opened the door to a world I didn’t even know existed. In this episode, we explore the ancient roots and modern realities of Turkish wine, the emotional and cultural layers behind it, and the surprising flavors that make Turkey one of the most overlooked wine regions on earth.

Andrea is the author of The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine, the first English‑language book dedicated entirely to Turkey’s native grapes, wi...