Learning about wine

Binnenkijken bij Herdade de Esporão in de Alentejo

A look inside Herdade de Esporão in the Alentejo

Organic viticulture, fruit-driven wines, top-notch Sémillon, and superb olive oil. That's Herdade de Esporão in Alentejo, the region between the Algarve and Lisbon, Portugal. The estate covers 2,000 hectares, of which almost 600 hectares are planted with vines. Sustainability and...

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Een wijnfan op de Azoren

A wine lover in the Azores

Of course, a wine lover can't miss out on the Azores. Where to eat and, more importantly, where to drink? This shortlist contains all the top tips to make your stay even more unforgettable. I recommend a week's stay. I...

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Een wijnfan in Amsterdam

A wine fan in Amsterdam

Of course, hundreds of lists have already been written about where to eat and drink in Amsterdam. But if you love wine, where can you find the ultimate wine list with brilliant wines at a reasonable price? Which wine bar...

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De schat van de Alentejo: Vinho de Talha – amforawijn

The treasure of the Alentejo: Vinho de Talha – amphora wine

Amphora wine . Label it "orange wine" and it's hipster paradise. But amphora wine is more than that, much more. It usually has an orange color, but not all. orange-colored Wines were made in amphorae. Capice? Amphora wine is made...

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Georgië wijnreis wijntrip wijngaard les club des vins

A wine lover in Georgia

Fun, but exciting, I thought, when I received the invitation to go on a press trip to Georgia. It might not be the first country you think of when you think of wine. Which is strange, really, because Georgia is...

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Wijnvraagbaak: wat zijn tannine?

Wine FAQ: What are tannins?

“Tannins are a diverse and complex group of chemical compounds that occur in the bark of many trees and in fruits like grapes. Strictly speaking, a tannin is a compound that is capable of interacting with proteins and precipitating them;...

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Productie en consumptie van wijn in 2021

Wine production and consumption in 2021

There's so much going on in the wine world. Every year we talk about a good year, or a bad one. High yield, low yield, and what about the quality? So many opinions and differing perspectives come into play when...

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tenerife canarische eilanden spanje wijn wijngaarden wijnreis

A wine fan in Tenerife

Tenerife?! Isn't that tanning in the sun among British pubs? Drinking tequila on graduation trips? German seniors wintering because the sun is so beneficial for aching joints? Um, yeah, maybe. But I'd like to show you another side of Tenerife:...

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Vragen en antwoorden over zuren (deel 1)

Questions and Answers about Acids (Part 1)

Wine has acidity, we all know that. Just think of the last time someone poured you a Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Some love it, others hate it. Some grape varieties produce wines with more acidity than others, and of course,...

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Vragen en antwoorden over alcoholische gisting

Questions and answers about alcoholic fermentation

After the questions and answers about sulfites and malolactic fermentation, today's article is about alcoholic fermentation. I can't believe I never thought of that before. It's an essential step in winemaking. How does alcoholic fermentation work? During alcoholic fermentation, sugar...

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Inkoppertje of toppertje? Welke kaas bij welke port?

Easy or not? Which cheese goes with which port?

For years, I considered pairing port and cheese an old-fashioned pairing. Everyone does it, so why should I? I've noticed many sommeliers share this opinion. But now I'm going to champion this wine, which has so much history. On to...

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Wijnvraagbaak: hoeveel kost een wijngaard?

Wine FAQ: How much does a vineyard cost?

The #wijnvraagbaak section answers your burning wine questions. Have a question? Let me know via email or Instagram. This time it's about purchasing a vineyard. Have you always dreamed of becoming a winegrower, packing your bags and moving to, say,...

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