Coravin unveiled its new By-the-Glass Guide and limited-edition Timeless Six+ Hermitage Red at a press lunch in two-star Michelin Restaurant Flore in Amsterdam. The Guide, launching September 30th, spotlights the world’s best wine-by-the-glass programs — with Flore as the first Dutch entry.

Qurc, an Amsterdam-based brand, creates sustainable sneakers made from cork and grape leather, giving new life to wine byproducts. Founded by Farbod Sattarian and Thomas Bruinsma, Qurc combines design, comfort, and innovation to prove that sustainability can be stylish.

At Bistro Toost in Amstelveen, Dutch Wine Apprentice experienced the unveiling of Graham’s 80-Year-Old Tawny Port, a once-in-a-lifetime tasting of one of the rarest Ports in the world. With only 600 bottles released, this extraordinary wine embodies the Symington Family’s legacy of patience, craftsmanship, and over five generations of dedication to the Douro Valley.

An unforgettable winemaker dinner at Restaurant Odille in Sint-Oedenrode showcased the biodynamic wines of Podere Forte paired with the inventive cuisine of Chef Casimir Evens. Guided by Giovanni Mazzoni and orchestrated by Vinites, the evening highlighted Tuscany’s finest Sangiovese expressions in perfect harmony with hyper-seasonal gastronomy.

Marpaout, the groundbreaking 100% Merlot from Château Branas Grand Poujeaux in Moulis-en-Médoc, challenges Left Bank tradition with a terroir profile more akin to Pomerol. With its rare complexity, limited production, and critical acclaim, Marpaout positions the Médoc as a new frontier for world-class Merlot.

A Crurated winemaker dinner in Amsterdam brought together Riesling icons Weingut Dönnhoff and Weingut Wittmann at Flore Basecamp, pairing world-class wines with Michelin-starred cuisine. From a masterclass to a multi-course menu, guests experienced the elegance of the Nahe and the power of Rheinhessen in perfect harmony.