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Category: Masterclasses and Tastings

Ornellaia: Understanding a Place

Niels Aarts 07-07-26 No Comments

Ornellaia is one of Bolgheri's defining estates, but its story extends far beyond the label of 'Super Tuscan'. In an exclusive interview with Technical Director Marco Balsimelli and an in-depth…

Field blends: Historical Viticulture Launched into Modernity

Martin Bronkhorst 14-06-26 No Comments

Field blends, once the dominant form of vineyard planting across Europe, are experiencing a remarkable revival as winemakers seek greater biodiversity, resilience, and complexity in their wines. Exploring examples from…

Jean-Pierre Moueix 2025: Why Bordeaux’s Future Still Looks Bright

Niels Aarts 12-06-26 No Comments

At the Jean-Pierre Moueix 2025 En Primeur tasting in the Netherlands, we explored four standout Bordeaux 2025 wines from Pomerol and Saint-Émilion, including Château Bélair-Monange, Château Trotanoy, Château Hosanna and…

Eben Sadie on Legacy, Time and the Future of Sadie Family Wines

Niels Aarts 10-06-26 No Comments

At Cape Cru Amsterdam, Eben Sadie reflects on Chenin Blanc, climate adaptation, family succession and the future of Sadie Family Wines. In this exclusive interview and tasting report, one of…

Domaine Perrot-Minot – Precision, Elegance and the Pursuit of Perfect Pinot Noir

Niels Aarts 04-06-26 No Comments

Discover how Domaine Perrot-Minot has become one of Burgundy’s most respected producers through a relentless focus on old vines, meticulous vineyard management, and elegant Pinot Noir from the heart of…

Oxer Bastegieta: The Story Continues

Eline De Geus 24-05-26 No Comments

Discover the visionary world of Oxer Bastegieta through an unforgettable masterclass featuring some of the most exciting wines from Rioja, Toro and Bizkaiko Txakolina. Dutch Wine Apprentice explores Oxer Wines’…

Marimar Estate: Spanish Heritage Meets Sonoma

Laura Heijs 20-05-26 No Comments

Marimar Estate founder Marimar Torres brought the legacy of Spain’s famed Familia Torres to California’s Sonoma Coast, creating elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Albariño with a distinctly European philosophy. This…

La Grande Année 2018 Review: Bollinger at Flore

Martin Bronkhorst 16-05-26 No Comments

Discover how Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année 2018 shone during an extraordinary lunch pairing at Restaurant Flore, where refined Michelin-starred cuisine met one of Champagne’s most iconic prestige cuvées. From…

Littorai at 30 Years: Does California Age?

Niels Aarts 18-04-26 No Comments

Discover how Littorai Wines answers the question “Can California age?” through a 30-year retrospective of age-worthy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast and Anderson Valley. In this deep…

Gut Hermannsberg: Time as a Quality Decision

Marc Roovers 04-04-26 No Comments

Gut Hermannsberg in Germany’s Nahe region stands as a benchmark for premium Riesling, combining historic VDP.Grosse Lage vineyards with a bold philosophy of delayed wine releases to enhance terroir expression.…

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