Wijnfestival Lage Landen – WFLL
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.
Champagne Pierre Gerbais ‘Grains de Celles’ extra brut 2022
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
Garrus & Les Clans 2023 — Rosé’s that blushes with pride
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
A Toast to Twenty Years of Whispering Angel
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:
Cantina Cooperativa Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano
One of my very first wine articles in the Dutch Newspaper De Telegraaf /Spits (I have to digg in my memories but it have to be 30 years ago) was about a wine from the Maremma. The wine was made from the grape sangiovese, but they call it overhere the 'little black one' (morellino). Once
Restaurant FIRST in Zeist
The Netherlands offers no shortage of exceptional dining experiences, yet First stands apart—a hidden gem where the moment you cross the threshold, the world outside seems to pause. Here, in this intimate space shaped by care and craft, your day gently recedes, giving way to something more personal, more timeless. At the heart of First
De Filosoof – Winebar & Wineshop
Tucked away in one of The Hague’s quieter streets (Molenstraat), Winebar & Restaurant De Filosoof has grown into a beloved refuge for anyone who enjoys good conversation, honest mother-home cooking, and a wine list that dares to wander off the beaten path. Founded by the owner Ofran Badakhshani, who has a deep affection for both
Razi’el Winery – Blanc de Blanc 2019 Zero Dosage
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
Rootstock
A great article written by Britt Karlsson and printed in FORBES in 2021 How Texas Saved The French Wine Industry ByPer and Britt Karlsson, Contributor. Jan 18, 2021, 12:38pm ESTJan 18, 2021, 12:38pm EST A French botanist made an adventurous journey across the United States in the 1880s in search of an American grapevine suitable