Let’s face it, wine isn’t exactly natural. Human intervention occurs, from the vineyards to the bottle. But here’s the real question: can we replicate wine artificially and still enjoy it just as much? Probably not. It’s like trying to make a replica of the Mona Lisa with crayons - sure, you might get the basic outline right, but you will miss the essentials. When it comes to wine, we tend to focus on aromas, tastes, and colors.

Over the last few days, I have been seeking a clear definition of minerality in wine. Minerality can be describe as a peculiar sensation that one can experience when drinking certain wines, such as Pouilly Fumé or Irouléguy Blanc, but also this strange flinty smell or “Pierre à Fusil” that may occur with other wines. I initially searched for a definition in a French dictionary using the French translation of minerality (“Minéralité”), but to my surprise, the word was not found.

A glass of wine can offer an immense olfactory landscape that our brain interprets using our emotions and memories. If you’ve ever tasted a berry from a wine grape variety like Chardonnay or Gamay, you’ll find that the flavor is vastly different from what you taste in a glass of wine (except for Muscat and unripe Cabernet Franc berries). For example, wine made from Gamay can have a range of aromas, such as gooseberry, banana, strawberry, and others, depending on the wine, the region, and the winemaker.

If you don’t work in an IT company or have some interest in artificial intelligence, there are chance that you didn’t hear about ChatGpt, and you may ask, what is the link with wine? ChatGpt is a Generative Pre-trained Transformer. In short, it is a computer model that can do language-based tasks such as text completion, answering a question, and creating text. It can generate text content based on a query, in a style you want.

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve enjoyed a glass of wine at some point in your life. But have you ever stopped to think about what gives your favorite vino its unique flavor and character? After armoas, one factor to consider is tannins. Tannins are actually an important element in the wine’s unique flavor, structure, and character. So, grab a glass (or bottle, no judgment here), and let’s explore the world of tannins.

Did you ever feel like a clueless clod at a wine tasting, did you nod politely when someone talks about “a hint of black currant and undertones of cherry with a touch of mushroom? You don’t have to worry, it is a difficult task and you don’t need to recognize all the aromas to appreciate wine. But it helps if you want to progress and understand wine. You don’t have to fear anymore this post is here to help.

Today, I would like to write about what to drink with Dutch finger food. If you’re a fan of both wine and comfort food, then you’re in for a treat. Dutch finger food is a beloved part of Dutch culture and includes dishes like patatje oorlog, nieuwe haring, bitterbalen, and frikandellen. These tasty treats are often enjoyed with a beer, but have you ever thought about pairing them with wine?

With Christmas and new year celebrations, December is the sparkling wine month. Most Champagne, Crément, and other sparkling wines are drunk during the holiday season. Opening a sparkling wine is the sign that the party is about to start, it is a celebration. But what is sparkling wine, and what are the different families? How to choose some in Amsterdam and how to drink it. Wine is a regulated product; sparkling wine is not an exception.

Between Sinterklaas and Kerstmis there is some rooms to enjoy natural and low intervention wines. Tweeprinsen and Vinumnaturale When: Sunday 4th December from 12:00 Where: Café Tweeprinsen What to expect: Mortadella sandwiches & Etnella wines by the glass. Link Pirolito and Chateau Karlito When: Saturday 10th December from 2PM Where: Chateau Karlito What to expect: creations of 3 wine makers from Portugal to try. Link GUTGOUT When: Sunday 11th December from 13:00 to 17:00

If you like natural wines, you may have seen, on some french bottles, the words “Vin de France” or just the 3 letters, VDF. It is a designation, the last level of wine classification after " Appellation d’origine protégée" and “indication géographique protégée”. Vin de France was created in 2010 with two purposes, the simplification of the old classification system and to replace the old “Vin de Table” designation while giving winemakers more liberty to experiment and innovate.