To loud applause and in a vibrant setting, Esther Blom was named the first nominee for the title Wine Woman of the Year 2026. During the
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Political noise, turmoil in wine market
While the world was startled last weekend by Donald Trump's troops uprooting Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, the US wine sector is already experiencing
These are the Nederwijnen winners of 2025
This year's Wine Census of the Low Countries 2025 set a new record. No fewer than 45 wines were awarded a gold medal.
Dutch viticulture on the move
Dutch wine growers planted more blue than white grape varieties for the first time in 2025. A clear break in the trend, as for years white dominated new plantings in
Soenil Bahadoer joins the Dom Pérignon Society
That the Netherlands produces more than sleek rieslings and quirky chefs is once again confirmed. Dom Pérignon welcomes Soenil Bahadoer as its first Dutch chef to the exclusive
Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2016 Magnum voted best sparkling wine in the world
At the International Wine Challenge 2025, the Nyetimber Blanc de Blancs 2016 Magnum was named Champion Sparkling Wine. For the first time in 34 years
This white grape variety is particularly common in Alsace and Luxembourg, but also does very well in the Netherlands
Every wine lover knows that Dutch wine is getting better and better, especially the white and sparkling varieties. In edition 98, we therefore like to pay attention to the
DOCG Casauria is Italy's 79th DOCG
Italy has had another top appellation since last week (24 November), the DOCG Casauria. It is the 79th Italian DOCG. Text: Ingrid Larmoyeur (The Wine Institute)
Germany already picking frozen grapes: early Eiswein harvest
In Germany last week, a sudden cold snap caused a special surprise: in several places, winemakers were already able to start harvesting
Hooray! Beaujolais!
That festive third Thursday of November has kind of faded away for most people, but in France they continue to celebrate it: Beaujolais Nouveau is here
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