There are plenty of health myths surrounding wine. There was a time when wine, just like raw eggs, camphor powder, stock and absinthe, was believed to help with all sorts of ailments. Text: Marjolein Schuman
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Steenrijk, Burgundy, France
Discover the Mâconnais on horseback, or drive to the wine-growing villages in a Deux Chevaux (an old ‘Duck’). Cycle past the vineyards, ride a motorbike
Should you decant or let it breathe?
Decanting wine into a carafe may seem like a ritual for connoisseurs. But it’s something you can easily do yourself to
This is what summer sounds like, according to AIX
AIX Rosé and Playlister present Sea, AIX and Sun: a new playlist inspired by the warmth, the light and the special feeling of
These are the 10 most famous wine regions
Some wine regions are so famous that even people who never drink wine know them. These places have determined what ends up in our glass for centuries.
These are the 10 most popular grapes
From crisp wines to powerful classics, behind every favourite bottle is a grape with its own character. But which grapes actually dominate the wine world? Text:
The 10 tastiest wine flavours
What do you smell and taste in wine? Put your senses on edge for a taste sensation with every glass. Text: Marjolein Schuman | Image: Unsplash Red
Climate change in German vineyards
German wine has for years been the epitome of cool climate and precision. Think tightly dry Riesling with tension, often from vineyards along rivers where the
Visiting our own winemakers
That the Netherlands now has more than 150 wine estates is no longer news. Interestingly, quality is visibly rising and can be tasted. Why should you
Cooling with class: bucket or cooler?
Some things you only notice when they are just off. Music a little too loud at the table. Wine with too much of everything. Or
