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 things. At this event, several importers presented their…
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 with ice cubes, cool packs from the freezer…
Turkish wine! A completely undiscovered area for me, until last week. Guney from Guneys delight, Turkish wine store on the Utrechtsestraat in Amsterdam invited me to get acquainted with the special wines that Turkey is rich in. A wine country…
The best way to store a sparkling wine after you’ve opened it, we’ve been struggling with this since forever. They tell you to put a teaspoon in the bottle, cut the cork on both sides with a knife and stuff…
The D.O. Rueda, calls the 2020 vintage an excellent vintage. Making good wine is not always a given. You need healthy, ripe grapes and to get them, the weather plays a very important role. That is why some years the…
After reading the title of this article, you may be thinking, “Why would I want to keep my favorite bottle for a month?” I totally understand you, I also prefer to empty my favorite bottles, all at once. Below I…
On-wine.com a startup with Italian roots. If someone says Italian wine, then I’m all ears. And when the wine comes directly from the winery and lands on my doorstep, I’m totally happy! More Italian discoveries? Read it here! How does…
Champagne is always a good idea. No matter what day of the week it is. To put my money where my mouth is, I am writing this article on a drizzly Tuesday deep in May, with a glass of Champagne…
Beaujolais was long known mostly for the Beaujolais nouveau, the light and fruity red wine introduced to the public every year on the third Thursday of November. An awesome marketing campaign by négociant Georges Dubeouf, who made a local tradition…
Written by Jeremy of NomadicGrape The stunning region of Margaret River! Ah, that anticipation of arriving in Margaret River for the first time. Just amazing, such a beautiful memory! Oh Margaret River, how I love you! Margs, like the locals call…
Tasmania for Winespicegirl – By The Wine Wench When thinking about Australia, you’d be forgiven for forgetting Tasmania, the little triangle-shaped island right at the bottom. Seriously – it’s been left off maps, logos and plenty of other Aussie merchandise…
The spätburgunders from the Ahr deserve more attention. They are fruity, sizzling with energy and full of finesse. I’m a big fan. All about the Ahr The Ahr is one of the smallest wine regions in Germany with only 560…
It is said that during lockdown, we’re a lot less sexy and romantic. No baby boom, no sales records at Durex or queues at the flower stall. Instead fluffy slippers, flannel pajamas and a ‘work-from-home’ mood. That’s why we’d like…
Would you like to get back on the road after the lockdown and not too far from home? Visit the vineyards in the Nahe, only a 4,5 hour drive from Utrecht! I, Jennifer Brink, visited the Nahe last year and…
I love Bordeaux. Those who have been following me for some time know that I love bold red wines with elegance and finesse. I wrote before about my wine trip to Bordeaux and the fine wines I brought back in…