VINTAGE TIME IS UPON US

We are about to reap the fruits of a year’s hard work put into our vineyards. Grapes, that will take us on an exciting journey towards delicious wines, will soon be ready for the picking... vintage time is upon us.

While final preparations are being made... pickers, collection crates, tractor trailers, tanks and cisterns are on standby, waiting for the grapes to ripen.

To celebrate this feast with our beloved friends, we as the “Talay Winery” are now taking reservations for our “Vintage and Wine Tasting Tours”, which this year are planned to take place on the following week-ends in September and October:

September: 2-3-4   9-10-11   16-17-18   23-24-25   30  and October 1-2

As a matter of fact, vintage is the result of a year’s hard work. There is work to be done on vineyards all year long, all of which affect the success of that year’s product... such as cleaning, pruning, and budding. We therefore, throughout the year, are considering to also start an educational program, which on the first and third week of each month takes those interested through the preparation process.

For accommodation, we have chosen the “Ataol Holiday Ranch”, two kilometers from the town centre. This fine establishment, offers all the creature comforts one would expect during the tasting, discussing, and enjoying an excellent vintage.

Ataol Holiday Ranch

The “Grape Harvest and Wine Tasting” Program:

Friday:

·          Settling in and a short introduction to the program.

·          Early birds can enjoy a cooling dip into the crystal clear azure waters of our island.

·          Dinner will be served at the Ataol Resort among lively conversation about wine, vineyards, and grapes.

Saturday:

·          A light breakfast in the morning, not to interfere with the tasting that follows. (08:00-09:00)

·          Tasting of the “Island Whites”. (09:00-11:30)

·          Vineyard visits and hands-on work of harvesting grapes for this year’s vintage. It goes without saying that, during the cutting,  the tasting of these grapes is highly encouraged.JJ (11:30-13:00)

·          Lunch will be served in the vineyard in small baskets as an authentic “vineyard worker menu” (13:00-14:00), after which the harvesting of grapes will continue. (14:00-15:30)

·          Back to the Ranch and preparations for the evening wine tasting. (16:00-17:00)

·          Tasting of the “Island Reds” (17:00-19:30)

·          Dinner will be served at one of the island’s small restaurants, offering authentic tastes. (20:00- ??:??)

Sunday:

·          This time a rich breakfast will be served. (08:00-09:00)

·          A tour of the Island Wineries (09:00-11:00)

·          Farewell to our friends on the noon ferry. (12:00)

The price for this program, including two nights’ accomodation, two tastings, two breakfasts, and one picnic lunch is 250 New TL. The price does not include the two dinners, as well as transportation to and from the island.

 How to get there:

a] via Thrace:  On the route map take O-3 from Istanbul to Catalca, then E-84 to Kesan, then E-90 to Eceabat or Kilitbahir. Take the ferry from Eceabat or Kilitbahir to Canakkale. Take the E-87 from Canakkale to the Geyikli ferry terminal [follow the Ferry Terminal sign. Take the first right after the Troy exit]. From Geyikli take the ferry to Bozcaada.

b] via Bandirma: From Istanbul-Yenikapi take the ferry to Bandirma. From Bandirma take the E-90 to Canakkale, and then the E-87 South from Canakkale to the Geyikli ferry terminal as above.

The distance between Canakkale and the Geyikli Ferry Terminal is approximately 55km. The ferry takes about 30 minutes to reach the island from Geyikli. Before you get on your way, please make sure that you phone 0212 517 9696 [Istanbul] or 0266 715 0544 [Bandirma] to get an update on the Istanbul-Bandirma-Istanbul ferry schedule.

Before you hit the road please confirm the ferry schedule by giving a call to the following contacts:

Bozcaada: 0286 632 0263                                  

Geyikli     : 0286 632 0383

 Bank Account Number for Reservations:

Ziraat Bank. Bozcaada branch

(Branch code 414)  Account: 8832220-5001

 For further information please contact:

bakgezer@kangurum. Net

Tel: 0536 528 27 04

info@talay.com.tr