Grape Variety MindMaps for WSET4 Diploma: D3-Wines of the World
We have just over two weeks to go until the big ‘Wines of the World’ exams for WSET4 Diploma, so most of the time I am oscillating between utter panic and – less frequently,...
We have just over two weeks to go until the big ‘Wines of the World’ exams for WSET4 Diploma, so most of the time I am oscillating between utter panic and – less frequently,...
Belgium may be small, but it is home to a rich gastronomic culture and a wide array of top-notch artisans, chefs and sommeliers. And when they combine forces, the results are truly magical. Head...
It’s amazing how, even after so many years, wine deliveries can still excite me. Especially when the wines bring back as many lovely memories as these… I recently discovered that some of my best-loved...
Last November, Belgian sommelier Paul-Henri Cuvelier and chef Fabian Bail of restaurant Paul de Pierre in Maarkedal, attained a smashing victory at the prestigious Copa Jerez in Spain, an international competition dedicated to high-end...
It’s been quiet here on the blog this past half year, but those of you who follow me on Facebook or Instagram know I’ve been a tad busy. 😉 Last June I started the...
When I write about wine aromas and flavours, I tend to focus on the positive ones: the appetising compounds in wine, which bring us pleasure and make us take another sip. But wine, like...
Yesterday we held our 4th livestream in the (Dutch-spoken) Facebook group Wijn Wijn Wijn. This time I interviewed three eminent wine writers / wine journalists from Flanders and The Netherlands: Cees van Casteren MW....
To expand the line of Wine & Words products, my wine quote and photo designs are now also available on Society6. Themes are our usual suspects: wine, champagne, food, nature, travel, herbs, gardening and...
Last month I hosted another livestream in our Dutch-spoken Facebook group Wijn Wijn Wijn. This time I interviewed three top sommeliers from Michelin-star restaurants here in Flanders. We talked about their life as a...
It started a few weeks ago, when I heard our neighbour’s daughter was going to move out. Now, as it happens, she is not only a great person to have around, but also by...