In bed with Berguerolles
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…