Blog – Page 5

Alberello – a pruning method with deep roots in the past

A visit to a vineyard is always inspiring. It brings you closer to nature and reminds you of life. Masses of green leaves resonate with fertility in an almost religious way. My...

Gulfi- a wine lovers paradise

Sicily is a real walhalla for the wine lover. While planning my trip I almost went crazy, so many choices! Which winery will I visit and which ones will I skip? Is...

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...

The Mosel Valley – Riesling with an ancient history

We are allowed out of the country! Yes! Because of those months of Covid misery, you’d almost forget that there are great wine regions around the corner from Amsterdam, well, almost around...

In bed with Pignolo, La Tunella – the discovery of 2020

We know by now I’m a chatterbox. On social media, especially Instagram, I ask people – to annoyance – what their favourite wine is. Why do you think? Certainly not because I...

Oysters and wine – a piece of heaven on earth

Oysters, I love them. This is one of the reasons why I have trouble becoming a vegetarian. I can miss almost anything when it comes to meat, but shellfish, holy moly. And...

Spritzer, a popular drink at Hungarian Festivals

Controversial topic alert! Would you personally try your wine with fizzy water? Let me tell you a little secret: Hungarian people often do that. It might seem interesting that someone would add...

Pays d’Oc IGP – affordable pearls and hidden treasures

Review Pitch Pr For this article I tasted a wine from the Pays d’Oc that I received from Pitch PR. The purpose is to write a creative review in order to have...

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...

Great grapes of Germany – an introduction

Germany has a history of winemaking that dates back to 100 B.C. It is one of the most northern wine producing countries in the world and produces wines that are dry as...

Let’s start with some curiosities about Alentejo wines. There are about 166 wine producers in Alentejo. The producers are distributed in 8 Controlled Denomination of Origin areas – Portalegre, Borba, Redondo, Reguengos,...

Risotto with asparagus and swordfish

Risotto asparagus and swordfish Risotto with asparagus and swordfish When spring comes, the hunt for asparagus begins in the Italian countryside. This gift of nature creates a competition for those who can...

Rosé – ultimate freedom in a glass

I really like rosé. Not the cheap way – nice full glass with ice cubes. Not the snobbish way: “I only drink Provence and if the rosé doesn’t have the colour of...

The wonderful wines from Salento

If there’s one thing I love, it’s wine. Especially wine parcels in the mail. Especially when they’re from Italy. For anyone who thinks I’ve become a wine blogger for passion, think again....

Shakshuka

Shakshuka Shakshuka The word Shakshuka is translated to ‘all mixed up’. This is actually a great way to call the dish. The origins lie in Yemen and Tunis. Shakshuka is an egg...