Help out around a boutique wine producer in Chateau style, vineyards in Datça in the most South-western part of Turkey

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20/10/2020
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2020

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Organisation is a family type of wine production. We are 8 people involved.

Production capacity is 50 thousand bottles of quality wine every year.

Mainly summers are very busy in our tasting room and shop.

Our production season is in between August till December. Bottling starts at Feb.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
Help
We are a boutique wine producer in Chateau style, vineyards around our winery and tasting room/shop. Datça is the most South-western part of Turkey and beautiful and touristic. We produce our own wine and sell in our shop as well as distributing to restaurants, bars and hotels in our region.

We need volunteer to help in vineyard, shop, winery etc.

They can learn how to produce wine as well as tasting.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
3 new container houses awailable in the middle of our vineyard. One container is is for 2 girls, the other is for 2 boys and the third one is a kitchen with fridge etc. Both living containers have their own bath, WC. Ingredients to prepare own food is provided.
What else ...
Vineyard and Winery is 7 km. far from Datça center. Volunteers can enjoy the sun, swim everywhere around our lovely Knidos Peninsula and there are bars, restaurants, boat tours, historical monuments etc.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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21/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

While I have traveled to a multitude of countries and places, my month living in Datça on the winery was by far one of the most spectacular and life changing. The kindness of the people I met here was unmatched with anywhere else I have traveled to, and the beauty of Datça is spectacular. Day to day, my work consisted of bottling wines, labeling… read more

(Excellent )

26/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Delal) for host

I had an amazing stay in this idyllic vineyard. Really enjoyed interacting with everyone, serving wine and cheese plates.
The owners were so kind and accommodating, I was made feel very welcomed.
Mr Melih is a great teacher, he would share his fine knowledge of wine generously. Thanks to him I learned a lot about how to taste the wine properly.… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (SEVGI UGUR) for host

I have spent two great weeks and met great people.
Mr. Melih is a true expert, he is always willing to provide useful and interesting information on wine making. The owners were very welcoming and warm. All employees were so friendly that felt like I have known them for a long time.
The work was not too compelling. I worked both at the bar and… read more

(Excellent )

20/09/2019

Left by Workawayer (okan) for host

Wonderful, hospitable and warm people; varies and enjoyable work; beautiful spot of the Earth; on the top of that great company of other workaways. Melih is a true gentleman. Kind and friendly. You can learn lots of things about the winemaking process. I can recommend to everyone.

(Excellent )

08/08/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sirvan) for host

It was great 2 weeks experience for me in this place. Mr Melih was full of information and kindness. the people warm hearted, the work is joyful, wine is delicious.
Thanks a lot for everything. Hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

02/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Callie) for host

Everything was incredible!! I stayed for about a month and a half and got involved with various tasks. I got to experience vineyard maintenance, labeling, wine production, and events in the tasting room. Overall I felt like the exchange was mutually beneficial as I learned so much and they seemed appreciative of my efforts. Everyone I interacted… read more

(Excellent )

10/10/2018

Left by Workawayer (Denis & Diane) for host

Hi, Diane and me went to the winery to learn about wine production.
Melih gave us advices and showed us some principles about wine production.
The harvest was dinished so we cleaned and fulled bottles, crush and press grapes, put labels on bottle, etc. We lived in container in the field and it is very good for any bacpackers.
Thank Burga and… read more

(Excellent )

02/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (dmitriy) for host

This place is very good. Especially for those who wants to learn about wine and wine business. Everyone here is very open to answer questions about everything and help you with everything as well.
It's been interesting to work on production and in tasting room, to see how this business goes;)
All the team members are very friendly and… read more

(Excellent )

17/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Louis)

Dear , you are so warm hearted and friendly.We enjoıyed your presence with us.Come again..

(Excellent )

16/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Louis) for host

I've spent 3 weeks at the Vineyard. This is a very nice place with a beautiful landscape! You are one hour by walk from Datça center but you can take buses. You can also enjoy wonderful treks around during your weekends or just chill in Datça or on the beach. The work I did was basic and exhausting but if you are not afraid or hard work you'll… read more

(Good )

29/08/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Andre & Karla)

Dear Carla and Andre,
Thank you for being with us.We are impressed with your frindly and sincere nature as well as your knowledge and experience about wine.We are sure that a bright future is waiting for you in wine or/and service business.
We missed you.Come and visit us again.
Rgds
Melih

(Excellent )

17/08/2016

Left by Workawayer (Andre & Karla) for host

Datca is a paradise!
We came from Bodrum and an employee was waiting to pick us up at the pier.
His name is Tolga, very polite guy, who help us a lot in our stay!
First stop before to go to the winery was in a supermarket, that you are free to buy anything, they pay for that!
When we arrive you talk to the owner about your ours then they show our… read more

(Excellent )

19/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Monique) for host

Datca is a cute little town and the vineyard is beautiful. Unfortunately when I was there, there was not much to do and found myself quite useless. Make sure you speak of the hours expected and keep track of when you started. The accommodation is a decent little prefab house with a washing machine in the vineyard but no wifi and you're about an… read more

(Good )

17/05/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Brittney)

Dear Brittney,we missed you as well.Come again any time you wish.

(No show)

16/05/2016

Left by Workawayer (Brittney) for host

My three weeks here were wonderful! I loved spending time with everyone and appreciated the variety of tasks that I was able to help with while I was there. It has been a few weeks since I was here ((I'm sorry my review is not timely)) but have very fond memories of my time here and miss it already. I would love to visit again - either as a… read more

(Excellent )

12/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Nick) for host

I had a very good experience here. The hosts were very accommodating and were always happy to answer any questions and to help with anything I needed. The other employees were very friendly as well, and were very keen to teach me about the winemaking process.
However, this host is not for people afraid of work. Most days I would do a full 5 hours… read more

(Very good )

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