by Niels Aarts | Wine Regions & Grapes
Celebrating World Malbec Day with Laura Catena. Each year on April 17th, wine lovers around the globe raise a glass to honor Malbec—Argentina’s flagship grape and one of the world’s most compelling varietals. This year, we had the privilege to celebrate World Malbec...
by Niels Aarts | Press events, Wine Regions & Grapes
Masterclass Bordeaux – An In-Depth Exploration of Terroir and Climate. On March 3rd, an exclusive masterclass took place at De Zuiderkerk in Amsterdam, organized by Perswijn and Union des Grands Cru de Bordeaux (UGCB). This session, held prior to the 2022 vintage...
by Niels Aarts | Wine Regions & Grapes
Pinot Noir in Alsace: Grand Crus, History, and the Wines to Watch. Frequent readers may recall a 2023 article by Benjamin Roelfs introducing the Wines of Alsace. In this special feature, we spotlight one of the region’s most exciting developments: the rise...
by Niels Aarts | Wine Regions & Grapes
Wine of Moldova: Unexpectedly Great. Chapter 1: Discovering Moldovan Wine in Amsterdam The story of our deep dive into Moldovan wine began in late November 2024. Dutch Wine Apprentice received an invitation to an exclusive press lunch arranged by Wine of...
by Niels Aarts | Wine Regions & Grapes
Rioja Reflections: The Diversity of Spain’s Most Famous Wine Region. Rioja is a region that’s familiar to every wine lover, but there’s much more to it than meets the eye. While in decades past it was famous for its heavily oaked Tempranillo-based blends,...
by Niels Aarts | Wine Regions & Grapes
Nebbiolo – Clear Insides on a Misty Grape. Before reading this article, we kindly ask you to close your eyes. Please imagine the rolling hills of Piedmont. Imagine the autumn sun sink behind snow covered alpine pikes, while the last golden rays kiss late...
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