Learning about wine

January 18, 2025

So, I've just had an epic bacchanal. It started in the idyllic vineyards of Burgundy and ended with a long, liquid lunch at Deliplein in Rotterdam. You can read about my adventures in Beaune and Dijon in this blog post...

January 15, 2025

Domaine Si Tu Sais

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......

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January 2, 2025

The best wine books of 2024

First of all: Happy New Year! These days, you see 2024 lists everywhere. I love them. One of my favorites is The New York Times' wine book list. No surprises, Le Club des Vins has long had its eye on...

Aardappel millefeuille met steak tartaar van tomaat en truffel

December 10, 2024

Potato millefeuille with tomato and truffle steak tartare

It was Christmas 2023 and I had decided to shine with an appetizer. With truffle, of course. I had also just finished watching an episode of Cooking & Messing I saw a recipe on YouTube about tomato steak tartare. That sounded appealing...

December 5, 2024

Christmas without a broken piggy bank

'It's the most expensive time of the year r♪♫' We've reached the end of the year again, and with Christmas just around the corner, we all know what that means: unwrapping. And of course, we're not just talking about all...

December 1, 2024

Palo cortado: mystery unraveled

Palo cortado is perhaps the most enigmatic style in the sherry world. So mysterious, in fact, that a documentary was made about it: El Misterio del Palo Cortado . How can a wine that starts out as a fino end up...

Jette in Navarra: een reis naar het noorden van het zuiden

November 30, 2024

Jette in Navarra: a journey to the north of the south

Olé! I was recently in Spain for Le Club. When you think of Spain, you probably immediately think of tapas, jamón ibérico, and famous wine regions like Rioja, Galicia, and Andalusia. With approximately 1 million hectares of vineyards, Spain is...

Een dag uit het leven van een wijngaardmeisje

November 28, 2024

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...

Gouden combi: manchego-ijs met cream sherry

November 25, 2024

Golden combination: Manchego ice cream with cream sherry

It all started a few years ago, on a terrace in Seville. The sommelier on duty gently urged us to try the Manchego ice cream. He could tell from the look on our faces that we weren't exactly thrilled with...

November 23, 2024

Bubbles during the holidays

The time has come again for champagne corks to fly. We've compiled a list of our favorite bubbly drinks. And no, it's not just champagne. Domaine Vincey Champagne BdB Extra Brut Oger, 2020 A mini-Selosse, or is that going too...

Jette in Somontano: een reis naar het noorden van het zuiden

November 13, 2024

Jette in Somontano: a journey to the north of the south

Olé! I recently visited Spain for Le Club. While many people immediately think of iconic regions like Rioja , Galicia, and Andalusia when they think of Spanish wines, there's much more to discover. With approximately 1 million hectares of vineyards,...

November 5, 2024

6x the new sound from Spain

After attending Barcelona Wine Week, I saw a different side of Spain. Elegant Monastrell and Pinot Grigio-like Garnacha – who knew they existed? I knew these two grapes primarily as alcoholic wrecking balls, not as refined wines you can't get...

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