Learning about wine
Which wine goes with mussels? You tell me! There's nothing better than the first pan of mussels of the season. Whether it's enjoyed on the beach, as we used to do (I'm a native of Zeeland) or here on my...
A look inside La Pèira and Damaisela – Languedoc at its best
Languedoc is something. I always call it "France's New World." The region where—unlike the rest of France—anything goes. I never knew what other splendors and magnificence awaited. The bulk wine region with the occasional standout? No, you can't call it...
What I Didn't Know About Sherry (Part 1)
I still remember the first time I drank sherry. I thought it was absolutely disgusting. I had no idea what it was, how it was made, and I mainly associated it with old aunts. Little did I know. As I...
A Wine Fan in London: Noble Rot, Nopi & BobBobRichard
The Noble Rot Bar, the wine bar from the eponymous magazine, had been high on my wish list for a while. I really wanted to go there. Luckily, my friend and wine enthusiast Hanneke agreed to come along. Once back...
Wine Q&A: Is a cork better than a screw cap?
The #winequestionnaire section answers your burning wine questions. Have a question? Let me know via email or Instagram. This time it's about cork or screw cap: which is better? Cork or screw cap? It's a question that's been circulating in...
What I Didn't Know About Sherry (Part 2)
Last week I wrote the first part about the developments in the wonderful world of sherry. You can read that here Read back. Today I'll continue with developments in marketing. What can you do if sales are disappointing? Lowering the price is...
Is there also such a thing as tasty prosecco?
For many wine drinkers, prosecco is a brand. The average consumer will therefore know little about its background, perhaps not even where the wine comes from or how it's made. So says Ronald de Groot, editor-in-chief of Perswijn, in his...
Which wine goes with carpaccio? Carpaccio remains a staple on many menus in the Netherlands. It also often appears as a starter at family dinners during the holidays. But which wine should you drink with carpaccio? A world hit with...
A look inside Domaine de Trévallon
On a beautiful autumn day, we arrive at Domaine de Trévallon. There's not a cloud in the sky, but the wind is blowing hard. The mistral is making its presence felt. We're met by Ostiane Durrbach, the founder's granddaughter, who...
A wine fan in Rheingau and Rheinhessen
At half past eight I get coffee at the Starbucks at The Hague Central Station and less than five hours later we are already in front of the first winery. “Just getting a few bottles of Sekt,” says Jérôme, the owner...
2018: the year my wish came true!
Do you have a wish? Express it. Remember it. Make it concrete. It's not about dreams, but about wishes. Easier said than done, I get that. But the past year has proven once again that wishes can come true. Ten...
A wine lover in Rhône & Languedoc
In October, I went on a wine tour to the South of France. Over four days, we visited seven wineries in the Rhône and Languedoc regions, including La Pèira, Château de Beaucastel, Domaine de Trevallon, and Domaine d'Aupilhac. Below, I'll...