Op zaterdag 24 oktober vindt de tweede editie plaats van het Wijnfestival van de Lage Landen. De mooiste wijnen van Belgische en Nederlandse wijnmakers komen naar Tilburg. Ontdek wat voor bijzondere wijnen er gemaakt worden tijdens een spetterend leuke avond vol met gastronomie & muziek, Bestel nu alvast je kaartjes op www.wijnfestivallagelanden.com.
The house Pierre Gerbais is based in Celles-sur-Ource, a small village in the Côte des Bar. It’s been family-run for 8 generations, now led by Aurélien Gerbais (who took over from his father Pascal). They farm about 18 hectares organically/sustainably (certified HVE) and have been working without herbicides since 1996. They’re known for championing Pinot Blanc
In the summer of 2020, I had the incredible privilege of visiting the legendary Auberge de L'Ill for the very first time. Nestled in the charming village of Illhaeusern, about 15 miles north of Colmar, this iconic restaurant sits in the heart of the beautiful Alsace region, surrounded by half-timbered houses, flowers, and the gentle
What, you ask, is the big difference between Château d’Esclans’ two crown jewels—Garrus and Les Clans? Well, let’s start by tossing the word big out of the window. These two don’t compete; they coexist like elegant siblings who both went to top universities but chose different majors. In the glass, they’re nearly identical—pale, poised, and
We won’t whisper. Not today. Today we sing—loudly, joyfully, a little off‑key perhaps—because Whispering Angel turns twenty. I still remember that night as if Provence itself pressed it into my memory. It was 2 July 2016, and I was gliding through the warm, inky darkness in a borrowed car, heading toward Château d’Esclans. The occasion:
The Secrets of the Archangel: A New Mystery in the Judean Hills By Janna Rijpma-Meppelink In the late nineties of the last century I had the pleasure of meeting Eli Ben-Zaken for the first time during a dinner in Amsterdam. In that time his chardonnay made an indelible impression. Finally in 2011 I had the
End op september is an ideal moment to visit Portugal. Honestly it is always a good moment to travel to this beautiful wine country. Flying to Lisboa or Porto is from any European airport easy. Take a car for a drive into the hills and mountains of the Vinho Verde or cruise around in the
Like a film star on an international press tour, Yoram Avigad—newly appointed CEO of Israel’s flagship estate, Golan Heights Winery—has been making swift appearances across Europe. Avigad brings more than two decades of senior leadership experience in agribusiness, consumergoods, and the premium food and beverage sectors and an executive demeanour blending calm authority with sharp
VINARIUM International Wine Contest 2024 is organized under the patronage of OIV (the International Organization of Vine and Wine) and VINOFED (the World Federation of Major International Wine and Spirits competitions). Starting with 2020, FIJEV (the International Federation of Wine and Spirit Journalist and Writers) has become a Partner. VINARIUM 2024 was held in Ploiești, Romania. VINARIUM International Wine Contest, the
Nederland smult, drinkt en geniet als nooit te voren. Er zijn weken dat er wel vijf nieuwe eetzaken bijkomen. Bistro, hamburgertent of loungebar, als het maar hip of robuust of heel conceptueel is. Al die initiatieven zijn te prijzen, maar ze zullen er hard aan moeten trekken om een trouwe clientèle op te bouwen om een vaste waarde te worden. Tussen al het nieuwe eetgeweld