Set in Denizli’s rugged interior, the Çal Bağ Yolu offers a deeper look at Turkey’s evolving wine scene. Centered around the native Çal Karası grape, this emerging route brings together family-run wineries, strong female leadership, and a growing focus on terroir. Remote but rewarding, it pairs naturally with a visit to Pamukkale for a richer, more layered travel experience.

Explore Turkey's Cinderella grape, Çal Karası. This once overlooked grape from the Aegean is now making a name for itself in a big way.

Turkey’s wine industry surprises many, not just for existing, but for being strongly shaped by women. Marking International Women’s Day, this piece highlights women’s central roles across Turkish wineries, from vineyard labor to leadership. Focusing on Heraki’s Fulya Akıncı and Kuzubağ’s Aslı Kuzu, it explores how culture, education, terroir, and collaboration drive women-led winemaking and innovation today.

Discover the rich Harvest Flavors of Turkish Wine with this month's Turkish Wine selection.

Don’t know what to drink this August? Listen to the experts! Who better to take advice from than a seasoned sales manager like our own Kelly Voelkel?

This month we are happy to introduce Americans to three local Turkish grape varieties: get ready for Osmanca, Çal Karası, and Karasakız!