Learning about wine
Burgundy is one of the most coveted wine regions in the world. Here, I dare say, you'll find the finest expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These two take center stage everywhere, but thanks to the microclimates, different soils, exhibitions,...
#167 World Malbec Day with Laura Catena
Today—April 17, 2025—is World Malbec Day, and we're naturally celebrating it. In this episode, we'll talk you through the most important malbec regions. We'll start in Cahors and finish in Mendoza with Laura Catena. We've been given the maestro of...
Last summer, Albert and I visited the family estate Domaine Robert Sirugue in Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy. This otherwise rather dull village produces some of the most sought-after and expensive red wines in the world. But why are these wines so incredibly...
Le Grappin makes wine in Burgundy, Beaujolais and the Rhône
A little bell rang when I saw Le Grappin at Haut les Mains, a wine event in Burgundy. Where did I know this from? Suddenly it clicked: I was drinking a glass of Santenay Les Gravières Blanc for the first...
A wine fan in Beaujolais: liberté, équalité, gamay
Beaujolais, the French wine region often portrayed in a somewhat less positive light. Sweet juice, the region of Beaujolais Nouveau , the Gamay grape that Philip the Bold didn't believe in. Haha, idiot. Sometimes I think: I'd better not promote...
Overnight stay in the Champagne region
One of my favorite holiday destinations is and remains the Champagne region. Even if you only have two days, it's still easily accessible by car. From Rotterdam, you can drive to Reims in 4.5 hours, including a short coffee break...
Bordeaux is one of the world's most iconic wine regions, and a visit here is an absolute must for any wine lover. But besides tasting great wines, you'll also want to find comfortable accommodations. Below, you'll find a selection of...
Alsace, or Elzas in Dutch, can certainly be called a pioneer: it was the first wine region with a Wine Route . And what a route it is! You'll be amazed. It's beautiful. The picturesque villages, the verdant vineyards, the stunning...
I don't remember where I first encountered this wine. In Burgundy, or was it Instagram? It was an instant hit, anyway. The label is so magical , and the name adds to that: Si Tu Sais . Just in case......
A day in the life of a vineyard girl
The final stages of harvest - 6:45 a.m., the sun has barely risen. We're ready with our equipment to tackle La Landonne. La Landonne is one of the famous "la-las" vineyards in the Côte-Rôtie, Northern Rhône. This season I worked...
Chenin at its best: Savennières and Vouvray
In my wine circle, I'm known as "the Loire girl." During my French studies, I spent six months in Angers, in the heart of the Anjou wine region. Unfortunately, at 19, I wasn't yet involved with wine and mainly drank...
Haut Les Mains: the favorites (part 1)
In mid-July, I drove to Burgundy for Haut Les Mains, a wine event I saw on Instagram that instantly gave me FOMO. It's where the crème de la crème of the Burgundian natural wine community gathers. It's like going to...