Robert Mondavi Winery celebrates 60 years in Napa Valley with a renewed Oakville estate and a new chapter under Director of Winemaking Kurtis Ogasawara. We explore the legacy of Robert Mondavi, the iconic To Kalon Vineyard, and the philosophy shaping the winery’s future through Kurtis’s story and four of its defining wines.
Discover how Italian wines from Alto Adige, Montalcino and Bolgheri meet contemporary Peruvian cuisine at Restaurant Nazka in Amsterdam. During La Grande Bellezza Tour, four Italian wineries showcased their wines alongside creative Peruvian dishes, revealing unexpected and memorable food and wine pairings.
Discover St. Michael-Eppan, one of Alto Adige’s leading wine cooperatives, and its transformation into a benchmark for fine Italian white wine. From the acclaimed Sanct Valentin range to the iconic Appius blend, we explore the vineyards, winemaking philosophy and people shaping a new chapter for this historic cooperative.
At Legends of Wine in Eindhoven, Château Cos d’Estournel and Ridge Vineyards came together for an exceptional fine wine dinner, exploring the distinctive expressions and ageing potential of Bordeaux and California Cabernet Sauvignon. Guided by Clément Robert MS and Cees van Casteren MW, guests enjoyed outstanding vintages of Cos d’Estournel and Ridge Monte Bello, paired with Michelin-starred cuisine by chef Erik van Loo of Restaurant Parkheuvel.
At Restaurant Tollius in Amersfoort, chef Barry Hamstra joins forces with Domburg Putten for an ambitious wine dinner pairing bold cuisine with exceptional bottles from Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Hermitage and Vintage Port. From Bollinger La Grande Année and Charmes-Chambertin to Chapoutier L’Ermite and Graham’s Vintage Port 1994, we explore an evening where great wines and distinctive food meet on equal terms.
Discover how Star Wine List connects wine lovers and sommeliers worldwide, as founder Krister Bengtsson shares his vision for the future of restaurant wine lists. Explore the Star Wine List of the Year Netherlands 2026 awards, celebrating the country’s finest wine programmes and their award-winning restaurants.
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