Champagne Bollinger & Soenil Bahadoer: A Perfect Pairing. Last year, Champagne Bollinger’s Dutch importer, Verbunt Verlinden, and Soenil Bahadoer, chef of the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant De Lindehof in Nuenen, hosted a memorable lunch featuring Bollinger’s R.D. 2008. This year, they delighted guests again with a celebration of Bollinger’s exquisite Champagne, the 2015 La Grande Année, offered by the glass, alongside […]

Keermont Vineyards, Where Mountains Meet. At this year’s Cape Cru, the premier South African wine event in the Netherlands, we had the pleasure of meeting Alex Starey from Keermont Vineyards. After tasting his wines and hearing about his journey, we knew we had to explore more about Keermont Vineyards and Alex’s story. Fortunately, Alex was available for […]

Bordeaux Climate Change through a 1995 Lens. Climate change is real, it’s pretty obvious, and in the last 2 decades wine regions around the world are being confronted with it trying to make the best out of it. But how does a vintage ‘pre-climate change’ stack up to what we see today? And what can […]

Explore the soul of Tuscany in Grape Masters S01E06, featuring Alessandro Mori of Il Marroneto. Discover the traditions, philosophy, and passion behind one of Montalcino’s most revered wineries, celebrated for its exquisite Brunello di Montalcino and 100-point triumphs.

Il Marroneto: A Tale of Tradition and Excellence in Montalcino. Nestled on the picturesque hill of Montalcino, Il Marroneto is one of the region’s most revered wineries, famed for its exquisite Brunello di Montalcino. Led by the charismatic Alessandro Mori, the winery has become synonymous with purity, tradition, and a deep connection to the land, producing wines […]

Distilleria Berta’s Reign as the True Amaretto Artisans. In the rolling hills of the Piedmont region of Italy, Distilleria Berta has been crafting spirits that are not only steeped in tradition but also bear the mark of a family’s relentless pursuit of perfection. Known as the kings of Amaretto, Berta has claimed its place as one of […]