It is time to introduce the guests for the first 6 episodes of our talk show “Cellar Talks”! In this new show we will discuss all sorts of topics related to wine, with professionals from all over the world. We have tried to come up with a mixed guest list so there is an interesting topic for everyone. Below you will find a short introduction per guest and the topics we will discuss. The first edition of the show will be on the 11th of December 19:30h CET (via Instagram Live on our DWA account).
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| Episode | Date | Guest | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11-12 19:30h | @pelassa_wines Daniele Pelassa | Winemaker: Piemonte, Italy |
| 2 | 18-12 19:30h | @vanessalenoreprice Vanessa Price | Author: Big Macs & Burgundy |
| 3 | 08-01 19:30h | @jamesflewellen.wine James Flewellen | Wine Education: Wine Maps |
| 4 | 15-01 19:30h | @vdp.weingutrappenhof Elisabeth Muth | Winemaker: Rheinhessen, Germany |
| 5 | 22-01 19:30h | @belondradevinos Jean Belondrade | Winemaker: Rueda, Spain |
| 6 | 29-01 19:30h | @waterandwines Water & Wines | Wine Education: Wine Puzzles |
A short summary of our first guests:
Soon more on all the guests but write down all the dates and be sure you do not miss out on your favs!
We will be broadcasting on Instagram Live, always on Friday night at 19:30h CET, with a break around Christmas and New Year.
El Hombre Bala – Garnacha with Altitude and Attitude. Spanish precision from the Sierra de Gredos. Some wine dinners offer exactly what you expect – comfort, familiarity, a well-matched glass with every course. Others go a step further: they surprise, challenge, and leave a lasting impression. Reporting for Dutch Wine Apprentice, Onno Deumer attended a […]
Weingut Rudolf Fürst has become one of Germany’s leading producers of Spätburgunder, shaped by the unique red sandstone soils of Bürgstadt. Their precise vineyard work and Burgundian-inspired winemaking create some of Franken’s most refined and terroir-driven Pinot Noirs.
Ontdek de Dutch Wine Apprentice Wine Club: een nieuwe reeks Fine Wine & Fine Dining evenementen in Nederland, met twee formats—BYOB en Wine Gems—voor wijnliefhebbers die willen proeven, delen en verbinden. Schrijf je in voor updates en de eerste edities, en blijf op de hoogte van thema-avonden rond topregio’s als Bourgogne, Bordeaux, Toscane en Piemonte.
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.
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