Rueda: The Perfect Aperitif Wine
Rueda wines are on the rise in the Netherlands and are increasingly recognized as the perfect aperitif wine. These versatile Spanish white wines come from the Rueda region and are known for...
Author: Winespicegirl
What to Do During a Dutch Summer?
Grand Opening Casa Don Papa Finding exciting activities during the summer can be challenging if you’re not going on a vacation. The weather isn’t always pleasant, and the usual city attractions can...
7 x What to do in Campania, Italy
What to do in Campania? Hello dear wine lovers! If you want to know what to do in Campania, I can recommend a few things. After all, Campania is authentic! You will...
Millésime Bio: The Organic Wine Fair in Sunny Montpellier
When you think of wine fairs, Montpellier may not immediately come to mind, but Millésime Bio has put this city in the south of France on the map as a must-visit destination...
The D.O. Rueda Harvest 2023
Last year I was there, harvesting in Rueda. In fact, I got to ride in a harvester myself! Under supervision, of course. What an adventure that was. Seeing up close how grapes...
Santa Ana Gin: A Jazz Age Love Affair in a Bottle
If you have been following me for any length of time, you know that in addition to wine, I like to make forays into spirits, if beautifully made and with a story....
Wine and Cheese Pairing
Let’s talk about one of life’s most irresistible pleasures: wine and cheese pairing. If you think pairing these two delicacies are only meant for sommeliers and cheese masters, think again. It’s time...
How wine tasting works
Let me tell you all about how wine tasting works and give you some tips about the best wine glasses to enjoy it to the fullest. Wine tasting and the colors of...
Exploring the beauty of island wines
Island wine. Why do I find that so extraordinary? First of all, it’s just amazing to enjoy wine on a stunning island. The sun, the sea, the view – wine always tastes...
Explore Di Giovanna winery in Sicily! 🍇🍷
Hey there, wine enthusiasts and adventure seekers! We’ve got a cool story in store for you about a winery that doesn’t just make fantastic wine but also has a total crush on...
Corsican wine – Domaine Terra Vecchia
After tasting Corsican wine a few times in Amsterdam, this spring it was finally time to travel to Corsica to be shown around this special island by Domaine Terra Vecchia and learn...
Blending a 50 year old Kopke Port
Celebrating the art of blending tawnies with Kopke – a Masterclass Karin van de Water @waterbijdewijn attended a port blending masterclass for Winespicegirl. Not a typical Monday morning, but this messy chaos...
Dry January – alcohol-free wine
HoHoHo! It’s that time of the year again. Huh wait WHAT?… Christmas is just over! No, we are talking about: DRY JANUARY. We went out to discover some great alcohol-free wine! After...
Wines from Chile – country of diversity
Marlon of De wijnoloog went to an event organized by ProChile at the Leonardo Royal Hotel in The Hague. ProChile is an organization dedicated to bringing attention to Chilean wines, among other...
VIVANT – the coolest Portable Wine Cooler
This year may have been the best summer ever. And of course that called for: chilled wine.I don’t have to tell you that this sometimes causes problems. We all know the fumbling...