It’s been a while since I took my favorite wines to bed with me! This had everything to do with a rather intense year in which I hopped from one bed to another – I was traveling quite a lot, …
In bed with Mission Estate – 2islandwines bring the best of New-Zealand to The Netherlands
Wine from New Zealand, the kiwis are known for their pungent Sauvignon blancs, loved by many a wine lover for their drinkability and aromatic profile. Yet I did not write about this interesting wine country before. The main reason for …
In bed with Hermann Moser – Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from Kremstal
Austrian wines have a special place in my heart. There is no particular reason for this, it just happens to me that when I am poured a glass of Grüner veltliner, or a Zweigelt blended with Blaufrankisch for example, I …
In bed with Claudio Quarta- the white wines from Campania
It’s been a while since I took my favorite wines to bed with me. Reason for this includes moving my bed from one house to another, read a move, but we’re back and that’s what matters! In this edition of …
In bed with the wines of Chateau Amsterdam
To me, Amsterdam is the most beautiful city in the world. Yes, I know, that’s what every person from Amsterdam says, and for a reason. Amsterdam has everything. And by everything, I really mean EVERYTHING. And thanks to the guys …
In bed with Chateau Guibot – Organic Bordeaux at its best
In 2016 I visited Bordeaux during a study trip of the Dutch Wine Academy. In addition to epic nocturnal adventures, we also visited quite a few wineries where we held extensive tastings and where every day three course menus full …
In bed with Lacryma Christi – from the Vesuvius with love
Volcanic wines and I are a match, you know that by now (read my adventures on Santorini here) and when a wine is named after the tears of Christ it is hard not to have high expectations. After all, Christ …
In bed with Prévoteau- Perrier – surprising freshness
More than just pink Champagne On Prowein 2019 I discovered the Champagnes of Prévoteau – Perrier. A family run business based in Damery, known for their rosé Champagne. When it comes to pink bubbles, I’m always a bit sceptical. It …
In bed with Petit Guiraud – Wake me up for Sauternes
This week I’m laying in bed with nothing less than a bottle of Petit Giraud Sauternes 2013, the second wine of the famous Château Guiraud. Extra special is that I bought this bottle myself a few years ago at the …
In bed with Fefiñanes – I live for Albariño
The magic of Albariño You may take (almost) anything from me in this life but not my Albariño. We are inseparable. I love Albariño in all its shapes and sizes. Especially sizes, think of big fat magnums full of salty …
In bed with Luigi Tecce
Campania at its best! The people who know me a little, know that I am a fan of Campania. Not only of the region but also of the wines that come from there. This is not only due to the …