De Gouden Ton: 'It's okay to talk about wine casually'As soon as we take a step on the floor of Portuguese mosaic tiles at number 81 Denneweg, we are whisked back to 1870, the year when, in this little building (70 square metres), the ceiling was decorated with ornaments of grape bunches and the walls were permanently hidden from view... Read more |
Why November is the month of premiere wines.In almost every wine region, it is normal for that year's wine to go on sale right after the harvest. It is a pleasure wine as a harbinger of things to come. In Europe, it goes without saying that November is the 'premier month' for... Read more |
Nico McGough tips: 5 x spring winesWhat are the wine trends of the moment? Nico McGough of Bosman Wijnkopers sees an increase in the quality of wines served at home. "The explanation was the same everywhere: 'We are used to ordering up to 50 euros a bottle in the on-trade, so... Read more |
The best wine & food spots? Wine guru Nico McGough takes us throughThe journey begins in Scheveningen at Tasca. Here, the energetic Ilse Zweegers has both feet firmly on the ground behind the stove. You won't get a plate full of liflafjes but solid cuisine with a high gastronomic value. Memorable in this context was the... Read more |