A masterclass in Amsterdam with Domaine Marcel Deiss revealed why Alsace field blends remain vital for true terroir expression, challenging the dominance of single-varietal winemaking. By showcasing biodynamic complantation and vineyard-driven identity, the tasting demonstrated how field blends deliver complexity, balance, and a direct translation of place in the glass.
Discover Château Clinet in Pomerol — where modern vision meets timeless terroir under the leadership of Ronan Laborde. This forward-thinking Bordeaux estate blends innovation, tradition, and the region’s finest Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to shape the future of fine wine.
Experience Château Palmer (Margaux) through a private De Bruijn in Wijnen tasting led by Sébastien Menut, tracing the estate’s biodynamic evolution under Thomas Duroux and how sand vs clay terroir shapes Alter Ego and the Grand Vin. Highlights include a rare 1940 wartime bottle and standout 2009 & 2015 vintages.
Vignobles K showcases the modern diversity of Bordeaux, led by Jean-Christophe Meyrou’s vision across Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Castillon, and Lalande-de-Pomerol. Blending heritage with innovation, the family-owned estates champion terroir-driven wines, accessible luxury, and a renewed sense of energy and joy within Bordeaux.
An exclusive evening at Restaurant Omber in Amsterdam showcased the heritage and innovation of Marchesi Antinori, pairing iconic Italian wines with Rembrandt-inspired cuisine in a refined cultural setting. From a canal-side tasting led by Chiara Borchi to a meticulously curated four-course pairing, this event highlighted Antinori’s centuries-old winemaking legacy and Omber’s artistic culinary philosophy.
Weingut Dönnhoff, one of Germany’s most celebrated Riesling producers, showcased the soul of the Nahe through a masterclass and lunch hosted by Anne Dönnhoff at Residence Wijnen. This exclusive event highlighted the estate’s exceptional terroirs and precision winemaking, from crisp Weißburgunder to age-worthy Großes Gewächs and luminous sweet Rieslings.
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