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 in hand, because life is a party and there are no days off. Of only …
Blanc de blancs Champagne – the top of Leblanc-Collard Read More »
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 go viral in the late 1970s. Read a great interview with Dubeouf’s son here. Macération …
Beaujolais wine – so much more than Beaujolais nouveau Read More »
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 am always in a good mood. It is an intrinsic feeling that I cannot explain.In …
In bed with Hermann Moser – Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from Kremstal Read More »
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 it, is in the south-western tip of Western Australia and is roughly 3 hours’ drive …
Margaret River – an upcoming Australian wine region Read More »
Written by Alicia from Merlotgenoten On a wine journey! Are you coming with us? Well, we’re not really going on a wine trip through Europe, we’ll have to wait for that for a while. Good alternative: I’m taking the taste buds with me on a trip. Through the Mediterranean, along the coast, through narrow alleys …
A wine trip through Europe – Stay at home edition Read More »
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 many times (facepalm). But having just visited my country’s southernmost state, I believe it’s time …
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 hectares of vineyard acreage. To give perspective, the smallest anbaugebiet, Hessische bergstrasse, is planted with …
My boyfriend recently travelled back from Spain and brought me a surprisingly large number of delicious gifts. A beautiful bottle of Ribera del Duero, my favourite water Vichi Catalan, half a kilo of Jamon Iberico de Bellota and last but not least a beautiful bottle of Palo Cortado Sherry from Rey Fernando de Castilla. I …
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 to help you make your Valentine’s Day a bit spicier, with a tempting list of …
6 x Valentine’s Day wines – Spice up your Valentine Read More »
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 would like to give you my tips. Would you rather read about the Moselle? Go …
Discover Nahe – tips for a wine trip to Nahe wine region Read More »
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 my favorite wine series, I dive into bed with a series of wines from my …
In bed with Claudio Quarta- the white wines from Campania Read More »
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 my suitcase. Read the article here! For this article I tasted beautiful wines from Bordeauxspeciaalzaak.nl . The …
Wine from the Rueda region is very trendy nowadays. In the Netherlands and in the rest of the world. This is partly due to the great value for money and the fresh style of the wines made with the Verdejo grape. Verdejo is a native Spanish grape that is more than once compared to the …
Rueda – everything about Rueda and a test of the best Verdejos Read More »
I am a big fan of supporting local initiatives. Especially now, during the eternal Corona misery but also in the times before (whenever that was). This weekend I’ll participate in the online tasting of Chateau Amsterdam, the following week I’ll be sleeping in the Court hotel in Utrecht for a staycation. Read some great tips …
Drink local – the best wines from the Netherlands and surroundings Read More »
To really be surprised by a wine. It doesn’t happen every day. Not every week and not every month. Once in a while you taste something so special that it can keep your mind wandering for days on end. Read here which wines we should drink more often anyway. Coral wine I had heard vaguely …
